The new GD 500HDD pump. (Image source: GDEP)

GD Energy Products (GDEP), a total solutions provider for the frac, drilling and well servicing pumps market, has launched the GD 500HDD pump, the latest addition to its line of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) pumps

HDD is a process usually deployed when installing pipes and cables underneath roads, rivers and other types of infrastructure. Therefore, most jobs come with a challenging set of parameters that demand high rates of accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Horizontal directional drilling pumps provide an essential service to the HDD industry.

The GD 500HDD pump supports a range of HDD applications and can be used to tunnel under rivers and roads, as well as to help lay sewerage systems, water pipes, fibre optic lines and pipelines. With a rod load rating of 53,000 pounds, the GD 500HDD has the highest rod load on the market for triplex HDD pumps. This lightweight pump maximises flow rate in a compact design and its engineered power end frame with coated crankshaft bearings allows customers to achieve higher pressures capable of 1000 PSI+ at 600 GPM. The 500HDD also integrates next-generation fluid end technology, which features carbon steel construction and enhanced geometry to minimise stress on the pump.

Assembled with components made in the USA, the pump also features the company’s industry-leading Redline consumables, including valves and seats, pistons and liners for extended maintenance intervals. The internal components and seal housing feature an upgraded design to prevent contamination.

Jose Rubin, vice president of sales, said, “The HDD industry has been waiting for a triplex pump with this high of a rod load in a small-scale footprint, and GDEP is pleased to introduce this durable design. With any of GDEP’s pumps, customers can expect high-quality craftsmanship backed with our exceptional service and support. It provides the HDD market a powerful industrial pump with a high rod load built for the most rugged applications.”

GD Energy Products has been designing pumps for the global oil and gas industry since 1859, with state-of-the-art repair shops and service facilities in every major North American shale play as well as strategic international locations.

Halliburton’s all-electric safety valve is an advancement in safety valve technology. (Image source: Halliburton)

Halliburton has launched an updated version of its EcoStar electric tubing-retrievable safety valve (eTRSV)

This second-generation product builds on the success of the industry’s first electric TRSV, first installed in 2016, which solves a 30-year industry challenge to remove hydraulic actuation and its limitations from safety valve systems.

Hydraulic systems in subsea wells are associated with high costs and potential health, safety, and environmental (HSE) risks. Subsea hydraulic systems are often complex, difficult to install, and expensive. Hydraulic fluid release and high-pressure surface equipment can be hazardous to personnel and the environment. The complex nature of subsea hydraulic systems can result in reliability challenges and slow hydraulic cycle times, which can cause production deferrals.

Halliburton’s all-electric safety valve represents an advancement in safety valve technology, enabling the removal of the hydraulics system. This breakthrough in electric actuation is made possible through a unique magnetic coupling mechanism between the actuator and the safety valve. The design and construction of the valve creates a chamber for the downhole electronics and electric actuator outside of the wellbore.

This enables a fully electric completion system with the elimination of the risk of exposing electronics to produced wellbore fluid and the added benefit of serving as a conventional safety valve with the same trusted fail-safe mechanisms, closing in case of well incidents at the surface to safeguard personnel and the environment. It features independent and redundant electro-mechanical actuation and control systems, which enable more precise control, real-time position sensing, and valve health monitoring at the surface.

The new product reduces the need for extensive surface facilities, which streamlines operations and enhances personnel safety and field economics.

“As part of Halliburton’s all-electric portfolio, the EcoStar eTRSV marks another step toward the full electrification of wellbores. The EcoStar eTRSV builds on industry-leading safety valve technology to improve completion performance and maximise asset value for operators,” said Maxime Coffin, vice president, Halliburton Completion Tools.

The new system involves the creation of a subsea, end-to-end jumper connection solution without flange. (Image source: Strohm)

A new collaboration is set to progress more integrated and efficient technologies for pipelines

Thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer Strohm, and provider of subsea connection systems UNITECH Offshore are coming together to develop and commercialise an integrated system for the transportation of fluids and gases.

It involves the creation of a subsea, end-to-end jumper connection solution without flange which reduces the risk of leaks and simplifies installation. UNITECH’s connector will be integrated with Strohm’s TCP end-fitting, creating a flange-less interface. By combining Strohm’s expertise in flexible TCP Jumpers with UNITECH state of the art subsea connector technology, the two companies aim to provide a comprehensive product offering to meet the diverse needs of the energy sector.

TCP is gaining currency in the oil and gas industry due to its corrosion resistance, spoolability and lightweight nature. Strohm’s TCP is collapse resistant to 3,000-m. water depth, and resistant to fatigue-based failures, making it suitable for subsea applications from jumpers to flowlines and risers, including sweet and sour hydrocarbons, water, and gas service. The solution is fully non-metallic and corrosion resistant.

UNITECH Offshore UH-500 Series connectors are designed for pressures up to 15k psi and can be used for a range of subsea applications including gas lift, acid injection, scale squeeze, methanol / MEG injection and electrical connections.

Strohm’s CEO Martin van Onna commented, “This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing customers with comprehensive and sustainable transportation solutions. By joining forces with UNITECH Offshore, we develop an integrated system that not only simplifies installation, but also ensures long-lasting flange-less performance in the most challenging conditions.”

Frode Hellesøe, CEO of UNITECH Offshore, added, “This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing subsea connectivity with engineered simplicity. By integrating our robust, installation-friendly UH-500 Series connector with Strohm’s thermoplastic composite pipe, we are providing a seamless, flange-less system that further enhances installation efficiency while ensuring reliable, high-pressure performance across a wide range of subsea applications.”

It is hoped the collaboration could points the way for future strategic collaborations in the Kingdom's energy sector. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Saudi deep tech and AI pioneer nybl has announced a technology collaboration with US-based global energy company NOV, to enhance AI offerings to the oil & gas industry and advance upstream production technologies

nybl’s technology focuses on delivering real-time failure prediction, prescription, prevention and optimisation, increasing efficiency and reducing costs for critical industries. The collaboration will integrate nybl’s AI and analytics with NOV's Max Production suite within the Max Platform, providing real-time operational insights to optimise efficiency, predict equipment failures, and maximise production for oil and gas operators.

nybl founder & CEO Noor Alnahhas said “Energy drives every aspect of our lives, and by integrating nybl’s AI into NOV’s Max™ Production software suite, we are advancing the oil and gas industry with enhanced upstream production solutions. This collaboration is a testament to nybl’s vision of developing world-class technology in Saudi Arabia and exporting it globally. By bringing Saudi-born innovation to the US market, we are not only expanding nybl’s global footprint but also contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification and technological leadership in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.”

Forward-thinking collaboration

Matt Gipson, senior vice president of NOV's Artificial Lift business unit added, "Working with nybl represents a forward-thinking collaboration that demonstrates the value of international collaboration in the tech domain. By integrating nybl technology with NOV’s Max Production software suite, we are empowering operators to optimise well production and equipment performance, resulting in greater returns throughout the life of their assets. Together, NOV and nybl are poised to set a new standard for innovation in upstream production optimisation technologies.”

According to the two companies, the alliance brings together the best of AI and platform solutions, and points the way for future strategic collaborations in the Kingdom's energy sector.

The collaboration was announced at the LEAP25 technology event in Riyadh, which reinforced Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure investments, securing total investments exceeding US$14.9bn. At the event, Aramco's executive vice president of technology & innovation, Ahmad Al-Khowatier, spoke about the "limiteless opportunity" presented by the rapid developemnt of AI and big data, and how Aramco is driving AI adoption on an industrial scale.