Acoustic Data has been contracted by a multinational oilfield services company to deploy its SonicGauge™ Wireless Monitoring System in a gas field project in North Africa.

Acoustic Data’s SonicGauge technology will deliver real-time surface-read-out (SRO) of downhole pressure and temperature on post-frac well tests via acoustic telemetry at the project. This will enable live analysis, allowing the subsurface teams to make fast and informed decisions regarding the field development, reducing standby time and the associated operating expenditure.

Stephen Murphy, Global Sales Director at Acoustic Data, said: “The SonicGauge’s real-time SRO will ensure fast reservoir evaluation post-frac, allowing the drilling programme to proceed without uncertainty or delay. Performing this work as part of an integrated services package is an ideal first step for Acoustic Data into the North African market. We see this as a key region for our next growth stage.”

The field is expected to produce gas, LPG and condensate. Acoustic Data plans to hire local engineers in-country and train their partner’s personnel to support the project’s ongoing operations.

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