12 OCTOBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Alternative to Traditional Rotary Steerable Systems Adapted from Information by Enteq Technologies Enteq Technologies is celebrating a significant milestone as its SABER Tool, a game-changing alternative to traditional rotary steerable systems (RSS), has successfully completed downhole drill testing with the system proving to be effective in an operational environment. Initial testing took place in Norway earlier this year; the most recent testing took place at the Catoosa Drill Test Facility in Oklahoma. During the extensive trial, the SABER system was able to successfully generate steering forces to change the trajectory of a well (generating dogleg) in typical reservoir rock conditions. An independent survey was conducted to measure the well’s trajectory and an expert review confirmed the ability of the SABER Tool to provide sufficient steering forces for commercial applications. Reflecting on the results, Enteq CEO Andrew Law said, “Since acquiring the technology from Shell, we believed SABER could change the future of drilling. The goal has been to optimize and verify that the technology can outperform the solutions available today. I am proud to say that we have achieved this, with a next generation tool which could transform oil and gas RSS performance, and also play a significant role in the energy transition.” With SABER’s unique application of Bernoulli’s principle now validated, the company has confirmed the tool will deliver true at-bit steering competitively for commercial drilling applications around the world. Enhancing its range of applications beyond typical RSS technologies, the SABER Tool is capable of operating at temperatures up to 350ºF (177ºC) making it compatible with geothermal operations. It can also be used for methane capture projects for the mining sector. Martin Perry, Chairman of Enteq said, “As an independent and agile company, our mission is to play a defining role in the downhole drilling industry, identifying current inefficiencies in the market, and providing solutions to address them. We took on SABER because we knew the potential of the technology to make a positive change to the energy sector and following the successful trials, there are exciting times lying ahead for Enteq as we move into the next stage of the game-changing SABER Tool’s commercialization.” The SABER Tool is steered right at the bit, using internally directed pressure differentials, rather than external pads or pistons to generate sideforce. Specifically, the tool utilizes Bernoulli’s effect generated across the bit face for steering. DIR
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