Case Study An Operator Uses Geopolymer Cement-Free System
EcoShield system proves effective as cement alternative
EcoShield
Geopolymer cement-free system
Overview
Enhancing durability and cutting carbon in well construction
EcoShield™ geopolymer cement-free system matches the rheology, thickening time, and compressive strength properties of portland cement-based systems while delivering comparable performance. The technology fits within standard oilfield cementing workflows without major changes to the design process, onsite execution, or postjob evaluation.
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The EcoShield geopolymer cement-free system won the top category award for helping operators find and produce hydrocarbons more safely, cost-effectively, and efficiently.
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Features
Geopolymers offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional portland cement systems in well construction by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing durability in corrosive environments. Made from aluminosilicate materials, geopolymers resist corrosion better than conventional cement, making the EcoShield™ corrosion-resistant geopolymer cement-free system ideal for challenging well conditions. In addition, for carbon-sensitive applications, the EcoShield™ low-carbon geopolymer cement-free system can cut carbon emissions by up to 85% compared with conventional well cement systems, providing a more environmentally benign and long-lasting solution for well barriers.
EcoShield low-carbon geopolymer cement-free system
- Transition Technologies™ solution that eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO2 emissions compared with conventional well cementing systems
Aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12—Responsible Consumption and Production and 13—Climate Action
- Drives down Scope 3 CO2 emissions by using geopolymers composed of locally sourced natural materials and industrial waste streams
EcoShield corrosion-resistant geopolymer cement-free system
- Maximizes life of the well in corrosive environments throughout the entire life cycle
- Ensures higher resistance to corrosion and better performance than conventional portland cement systems
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EcoShield™ system provides a low-carbon, cement-free alternative to cement.
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