Casing deformations are common in the southwest shale regions of China and the Middle East, which limits the use of conventional frac plugs and consequently reduces the efficiency of well completion. 

In the February 2024 Issue, The Journal of Petroleum Technology featured a Vertechs case study: Plug Your Way Through Downhole Restrictions, which highlights the challenges and risks associated with casing deformation, and showcases the implementation of Vertechs slim dissolvable plug. It provides an in-depth discussion of how Vertechs innovative dissolvable products and technologies can adeptly manage these extreme downhole conditions. 

For further insights into this topic, please click here to access the full article, or refer to page 46 to 50 of the digital issue.