SIMultra Retrievable Bridge Plug | SLB

SIMultra retrievable bridge plug

Ultimate performance in a versatile V0-grade barrier for enhanced reliability and well access

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Reliably set, seal, and retract on slickline

The SIMultra retrievable bridge plug delivers both proven sealing integrity and dependable retrievability, even in challenging downhole conditions. Fully certified to ISO 14310:2008 (API Spec 11D1) grade V0 and quality grade Q1, the SIMultra plug incorporates a unique proprietary hybrid metal-elastomer seal that provides a full metal contact.

Available for industry-standard tubulars ranging from 4½ to 7 in, the SIMultra plug is performance rated to 350 degF, 10,000 psi, and full sour service capability to readily meet the extremes of today’s energy production, including HPHT and gas wells. Bidirectional high-expansion and high-load slips ensure secure setting at any well deviation with deployment compatible with slickline and all conventional conveyance methods.

Proven sealing integrity for the most challenging conditions: ISO 14310:2008 (API Spec 11D1) grade V0 and quality grade Q1.

  • Well barrier for well suspension, completion, workover, and maintenance
  • Zonal isolation for gas shutoff, high-pressure stimulation, or narrow restrictions
  • Packer setting for deployment of flow-control devices and high-performance straddles
  • Deployment of shut-in tools and gauges for production testing in gas wells
  • Plug and abandonment
  • Load-hanging applications

Eliminate adverse elastomer effects

Avoiding reliance solely on elastomer elements in the seal gives the SIMultra retrievable bridge plug the largest running clearance in its class—and the unique capability to retract to 110% of its original diameter.

The hybrid metal-elastomer seal prevents permanent elastomer setting and decompression—and their adverse effects on plug retrieval—while providing the integrity of full metal contact.

  • Creates an ultrareliable, gas-tight, high-performance downhole seal even in dynamic environments with cycling downhole pressure and temperature
  • Offers excellent operational flexibility, the highest assurance, and conformance to the most stringent V0-rated well barrier criteria
  • Limits solids ingress and ensures reliable recovery
  • Functions as a packer to deploy in flow control devices (chokes, check valves) or to suspend shut-in tools and downhole gauges
3D illustration of the SIMultra retrievable bridge plug.
The SIMultra retrievable bridge plug.
  • Large-ID sealing system suitable for high-performance straddle applications
  • Small running diameter with 110% retraction to ensure reliable deployment and recovery
  • Deployable on all conventional conveyance methods
  • Manufactured using ISO 14310 Level 3 quality grade for performance tracking and traceability (other grades available on request)
  • Made with 17 4 PH (precipitation-hardened) stainless steel or INCONEL® 718 material for standard and extreme sour service
  • Deployed with standard or extreme sour-service elastomers
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