Well Completion

Dissolvable Frac Plug

Magnesium-alloy stage-isolation tools configured to remove conventional milling from plug-and-perf completion programs.

Representative all-metal dissolvable magnesium-alloy plug configuration
All-metal dissolvable plug configuration. Final frac-plug geometry is selected for the completion program.

Product configuration

Representative tool architecture

The photographed tool shows one available configuration. Final geometry, material route, sealing architecture, pressure rating, and dissolution window are selected for the completion program.

Quotation inputs
Casing, pressure, temperature, fluid chemistry, setting method
Configuration status
Selected and documented per application

Overview

Dissolvable frac plugs provide pressure isolation during hydraulic fracturing, then degrade according to the selected magnesium alloy, downhole temperature, and fluid chemistry. The application review links casing and completion requirements to alloy selection and tool design. Final architecture, rating, and dissolution window are confirmed against the completion program.

Key Features

  • Controlled-dissolution magnesium alloy selected for the well environment
  • Available configurations rated up to 70 MPa (approximately 10,000 psi)
  • Operating envelope from 30°C to 150°C, depending on configuration
  • Single-slip, double-slip elastomer-sealed, and all-metal architecture routes
  • No milling, drill-out, or coiled tubing intervention required
  • Representative casing programs include 4-1/2", 5", and 5-1/2"
  • Dissolution window confirmed from temperature, salinity, fluid chemistry, and exposure time

Technical Specifications

Body MaterialControlled-dissolution magnesium alloy; chemistry selected by application
Pressure RatingUp to 70 MPa (approximately 10,000 psi), configuration dependent
Temperature EnvelopeAvailable configurations: 30°C–150°C (86°F–302°F)
Dissolution WindowDefined from the selected alloy and actual well-fluid conditions
Typical Casing Programs4-1/2", 5", and 5-1/2"; other programs require engineering review
ArchitectureSingle-slip, double-slip elastomer-sealed, or all-metal route
Setting InterfaceConfirmed against the selected tool and completion program

Available Materials

Controlled-dissolution magnesium alloy body
Elastomer sealing system where required
All-metal configuration available
Dissolvable magnesium alloy ball available separately

Applicable Standards

  • API 11D1 / ISO 14310 test requirements available for project-specific review
  • Inspection and material documentation defined at quotation

Applications

  • Multi-stage horizontal well fracturing
  • Plug-and-perf completions
  • Unconventional shale stimulation
  • Tight gas and coalbed methane completions
  • Completion programs seeking to avoid conventional plug milling

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