EPI, the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, delivered a highly specialised oil and gas Logging While Drilling (LWD) tool for Weatherford International.

 

The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), held until October 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).

 

The drilling tool, successfully manufactured in the UAE, is made from the ‘Superalloy’ Incoloy 625, and spans 4.75 metres. The LWD tool has intricately machined sensor cavities, angular ports, a laser cladding coating, and localised shot peening, improving operational fatigue.

 

Highly geometric features

The tool is complete with highly geometric features, which required extreme accuracy and exceptionally precise engineering, including machining four and five axis slots and pockets, shot peening and burnishing, as well as exotic materials laser welding and machining.

 

Michael Deshaies, EPI CEO, said: “The delivery of this drilling tool to Weatherford not only highlights the remarkable capabilities of our team, but also EPI’s commitment to furthering precision engineering in the UAE. As we recognise this accomplishment, we are proud to be pushing the boundaries of UAE precision engineering capabilities for our regional oil and gas industry. EPI remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge, bespoke machining solutions and looks forward to further supplying highly specialised parts to our partners in the oil and gas industry.”--TradeArabia News Service