AnTech Launches Wellhead Outlets for Low Cost Operations

 

The Type-C Wellhead Outlet, which was designed and developed by the company for use in hazardous environments, has been on the market since 2013 and offers safe and simple installation, created in compliance with API 6A, ATEX and NACE standards. In response to the product’s success and customer feedback, AnTech has launched two further outlets, namely: Types CB and CC. Each adaptation has been designed to suit various working environments including pressure, ranging from 10,000 - 15,000psi, temperatures from -60°C to +160°C, while meeting ever-tightening budget constraints.

 

The Type CB and CC Wellhead Outlets provide solutions to the demands of high technical specifications and the rippling effect of the low oil price. Driven by strong customer feedback from key clients, the company has designed, tested and manufactured both variations to AnTech’s customary high standards. Both options meet API 6A and NACE certification and have been designed for applications in North America, Africa and Europe.

 

With the increasing demands for more data and distributed measurements, there has been a growth in the use of fiber optic cables for permanent monitoring. These solutions are only as good as the connections at surface and AnTech’s Type FC outlet has been designed specifically to meet this demand while maintaining the highest safety standards at a cost effective price.

 

In order to meet a lower price point, AnTech has reviewed its current material costs and utilized new manufacturing processes including 3D printing. As a result, the new Type FC outlet incorporates a 3D printed smart system for handling and storing up to four fibers. The unit is suitable for operating in some of the world’s most stringent wellsite environments, as it is certified to both API 6A and NACE, additionally it can hold pressures of up to 10,000 psi.

 

AnTech sales manager, Tim Mitchell said, “We’ve listened to our customers’ requirements and as a result have developed market-driven solutions which now create a larger range of products.”

 

Commenting on the cost effective options, AnTech managing director, Toni Miszewski said, “We have realized that we not only need to meet today’s demands but also look towards the future. With the current low oil price, customers are demanding our high certified products but at a lower price point. After considerable research and development, we are pleased to announce three new lower cost options, which result in a wider choice within our product lines. This will help our customers to provide safe solutions to their clients without breaking the bank.”

 

Founded in 1992, AnTech operates globally across two divisions and provides products and services to the upstream oil and gas industry. On the Products side of the business, AnTech offers patented and innovative products in the areas of permanent monitoring, data acquisition, coiled tubing and downhole tools. In addition, AnTech provides a Directional Coiled Tubing Drilling (DCTD) Service with a suite of proprietary bottom hole assembly tools, trained teams and operational facilities in Saudi Arabia and Houston.