Perforating Gun Systems | SLB

Perforating gun systems

Comprehensive solutions optimized for the wellbore, reservoir, fluids, and completion geometry

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Engineered and manufactured perforating gun systems for consistent high performance

Regardless of the type of gun or perforating application, optimized gun performance begins with design and manufacturing QC, as verified by testing. Our hollow carrier and capsule perforating gun systems are engineered for the wellbore environment, reservoir, and completion geometry.

The most critical part of the gun system to manufacture with maximum quality consistency is the shaped charge, which is assembled from four components: case, main explosive pellet, primer, and liner. For routine manufacturing production runs, each charge must perform to a minimum target penetration standard related to API RP 19B Section 1.

Maximizing productivity from your well depends on getting the perforations right. They must be in the productive interval, correctly oriented, deep, and clean.

Perforating gun systems

Improve perforating performance and reduce debris with pressure-tight steel tubes that protect the charges and gun components from the well environment.

Negotiate production tubing with high-performance small-diameter capsule gun systems.

Streamline fracture stimulation of slimhole wells, sand control operations, and CBM wells.

A flexible system with a range of entrance holes and shot densities

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Let us help you customize the best perforating gun design to meet your challenges.

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