Expro launches BRUTE Armor Packer

Expro has launched the BRUTE Armor Packer, a high-pressure, high tensile packer system, designed for the extreme conditions of deepwater wells and the highest differential pressures

The new technology gives operators the flexibility to set higher in the wellbore – saving rig time, reducing operational risk, and simplifying regulatory compliance.

According to the company, when deployed with the BRUTE 2 Storm Valve, it forms the industry’s highest-rated storm/service packer and valve combination currently available.

Following the release and successful deployment of the 12,850 psid-rated 12.15” BRUTE Armor Packer System under extreme downhole conditions, Expro has also introduced a new 20”/22” Packer System addressing the challenges of 20” and 22” retrievable mechanical packer systems, often constrained by internal diameter (ID) limitations, such as subsea high-pressure wellhead housings and supplemental casing adapters. Offering twice the element expansion capability of traditional mechanical packers, the new system delivers efficient, reliable performance for casing testing, suspension, and squeeze applications, all without compromising operational effectiveness.

The first deployment of the 20”/22” Packer System took place in June 2025, during an offshore campaign for a super-major operator in the Gulf of America. The packer passed through restrictions in the high-pressure wellhead housing and supplemental casing adapter before being installed in a larger ID below both components. It achieved full element expansion and pressure integrity on the first attempt, validating the tool’s enhanced expansion capability, enabling efficient casing isolation while reducing rig time and operational risk.

Jeremy Angelle, vice president of Well Construction commented, “This launch firmly establishes Expro’s BRUTE Packers as the industry benchmark for deepwater storm and test packers in terms of pressure and tensile strength. The modular toolset provides unparalleled flexibility, making it the most adaptable solution on the market and positions Expro as the partner of choice for next-generation 20k deepwater developments.”