Reservoir Services

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MB Century develops highly specialised tools and techniques for measuring the high pressures and temperatures found in geothermal wells. We’ve also developed equipment for the evaluation of both internal and external corrosion of well casings. This is a key part of our offering. Our latest suite of drilling measurement tools is so ahead of the curve they’ve been bought by most major players in the sector.

 

Reservoir Engineering

MB Century has been a pioneer of developing highly specialised tools and data collection techniques for more than 65 years, renewable Geothermal energy is our passion. 

Our suite of instruments measure all aspects and all types of geothermal wells. 

Our specialist fields are: 

  • Manufacturing/ Sales and Deployment of market-leading PTS (Pressure, Temperature, Spinner) tools, measuring high geothermal temperatures/ pressures and flow rates. 

  • High-temperature Casing Integrity Evaluation. Internally using a 60 finger Caliper HTCC tool and external corrosion/Casing Thickness using the Electro Magnetic HTCC tool. 

  • A full suite of downhole instruments and above-ground equipment to assist drilling operations.

  • Field services such as: monitor tubing services, collection of downhole samples, flow metering, data logger and remote viewing capabilities.

  • Innovative solutions to harsh geothermal environments through new instrument/technology offerings to the global market. 


Instruments

  • PTS tools – 350°C rated, 3 x spinner types/sizes, 4 samples/second

  • HTCC-EM-80 – 41/2° to 7 casing (EM = Electromagnetic), 280°C rated

  • HTCC-EM-140 – 8-5/8” to 13-3/8” casing. 280°C rated

  • HTCC-EM-280 –13-3/8” to 20” casing, 280°C rated

  • 60 Finger Caliper tool – 7” to 13-5/8” casing, 320°C rated, SR0 mode

  • Radial Cement Bond Tool – 200°C rated, latest digital technology

  • Downhole Flow Through Fluid Sampler – 1L capacity

  • XY Caliper – open hole & cased hole options, built-in inclinometer and Temp

  • Drive Down Bailer – For solid material samples at MCD

  • Tungsten Stems – E-line and Slickline, up to 380kgs combined

  • Roller Stems – For Deviated wells, 68mm, 80mm, 100mm wheel options

  • Spang jars, Centralisers – open hole and cased hole options

  • BV Camera – 200m cable and 80°C rated

  • E/Camera – options to choose from, up to 150°C rated, available on request

  • Go Devils – Aluminium 2" to 12" in 1/2" increments


Services/Capabilities

  • Completion testing

  • Output Testing – Double container discharge mutters with 8" valving

  • High temperature casing corrosion evaluation

  • 2 x Dual drum Logging units – 0.125” Slickline and 7/32” E-Line

  • ¼" Tubing trailer

  • 0.082" Slickline Trailer

  • Wellaco Logging Container – unit-0.092” Slickline and 7/32” E-Line

  • Well Quench Package – including 44' container tank and Flowmeter

  • 4" 6" g" flow meters – datalogger and remote monitoring capability

  • 3rd Party fishing services – subject to 3rd party availability

  • 3rd Party pipe recovery services – subject to 3rd party availability

  • 3rd Party Formation Imaging Tool – subject to 3rd party availability

  • Cement Bond log Analysis services

  • Live logging operation viewing – va Microsoft Teams

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Geothermal Monitoring Services

MB Century offers comprehensive sampling, monitoring and reporting services to the geothermal and water sectors – our dedicated monitoring team specialises in:

  • Single and two-phase geochemical sample collection and analysis

  • Geothermal production chemistry sample collection and station steam purity 

  • Geothermal emissions monitoring and UEF Sampling 

  • Tracer dilution well testing

  • Groundwater monitoring – water level and temperature profiles

  • Groundwater chemistry sample collection

  • Natural geothermal feature sampling - water and gases 

  • Geothermal surface feature photo point surveys and monitoring

The MB Century team can also provide solutions for monitoring and reporting stream flows.

Reservoir Data Logging Tools

Pressure Temperature Spinner (PTS) Tool

We’ve been building and operating downhole geothermal Pressure Temperature and Spinner tools used in geothermal investigation and well testing for almost 30 years.  This experience provides us with unique insights into where our PTS tools need to be to satisfy our clients with accurate, reliable and timely data.  Our purpose-built surface readout hardware and software is synchronized with the PTS tool.

 
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What does it do?

  • Our PTS tool is designed to continuously measure and record downhole temperatures, pressures and flows in geothermal wells.
  • The tool is capable of operating in an environment with temperatures up to 350°C and pressures up to 350 bar.
  • The PTS tool can be used on e-line in Surface Readout (SRO) mode with real time data to surface, or on slickline in memory mode. In memory mode, the logged data is downloaded to a laptop at the surface after the logging is completed. Logged data remains in the tool memory until it is cleared by the operator.
  • Interchangeable spinner impellers allows selection to suit the flow conditions.


Applications

The PTS tool is suitable for production testing, reinjection testing and for logging shut geothermal wells.

Features & Benefits:

  • Designed, assembled and calibrated in NZ
  • Runs on standard mono conductor wirelines & slicklines with no change required to hardware
  • 3 spinner channels, offering increased reliability and confidence
  • Interchangeable impellors to meet operational needs
  • Fast response, robust quartz pressure sensor with high resolution for gathering accurate pressure gradient data
  • Calibration data for temp & pressure is stored permanently in the tool
  • Uphole software checks tool status & performs diagnostics in e-line mode while logging, providing confirmation of correct operation and confidence in results
  • Temperature limitations of mono-conductor cable can be overcome. We run memory/Slickline mode where high temperatures are expected.
  • Can be run as a PT only tool without spinner
  • Sampling rate fixed at 4 readings per second
  • Easy to service and maintain

Where is it being used?

  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
 

Purchase Reservoir Tools

  • Please use the form below to enquire with MB Century about purchasing the Reservoir downhole Pressure Temperature Spinner (PTS) Tool or any other inquires for tools or services.

  • Upon submitting your request via our online form below one of our team will be in contact to discuss your requirements in more detail. Read More

 

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