Schlumberger has been building expertise in the Middle East area to develop metallurgies, processes, and tools capable of capturing representative hydrocarbon samples despite highly reactive downhole conditions.

Recently, Schlumberger introduced the Quartet high-performance downhole reservoir testing system, and is deploying it in a diverse range of oil and gas fields around the world. This new technology delivers high-resolution deep-reading pressure measurements and contaminant-free representative fluid samples from deep within the reservoir—all in a single run—with maximum safety and efficiency. The system offers nonreactive technologies capable of operating effectively in harsh well conditions, and provides operational efficiencies that can reduce rig-time and reduce risk.