Unconventional Resources

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Innovative Solutions for Unconventional Resource Development

For over a quarter of a century, TAM has been a leader in research and development to improve the economic viability of unconventional resource development.

Tight Formations and Fracturing

Low permeability shale and carbonate formations around the world contain massive in-place fossil fuel reserves, and TAM has focused R&D efforts, product development, and operating techniques on the effective production of these reserves.

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Heavy Oil

TAM's high-temperature FREECAP® GT swellable packers are designed for reliable performance in wells where steam injection cycles reach up to 575°F (302°C). They can be used for zonal isolation on initial completions with slotted or pre-perforated liners, or as a scab liner to isolate sections of the original liner affected by steam breakthrough. By mitigating steam breakthrough, they extend the well's productive life and enhance reserves recovery, increasing value for operators.

Gas Storage

TAM provides completion and intervention tools specifically designed for typical gas storage wells. Inflatable packers can achieve expansion ratios of 3:1, allowing a packer to pass through a 12 in (30.5 cm) inside diameter and then inflate to fill a 35 in (88.9 cm) inside diameter borehole. One method of repairing storage wells is by setting the inflatable packer in the neck of the cavern. A new casing string can then be installed, and the inflatable packer is released and dropped into the cavern.

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Coal Bed Methane

TAM began research into completion methods for coal bed methane projects over 25 years ago and offers a range of proven completion systems for coal seam development. Methods vary from “de-gassing” coal seams before conventional mining to minimize potential methane safety issues, to economic development of single- and multiple-layer coal seams for sustained gas production.

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Excellence at the Wellsite

We pride ourselves on our flawless service quality, rigorous manufacturing standards, and reliable operations, making us a preferred partner for drilling and completion engineers and petroleum engineers.

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Products

Find products perfectly suited to your unconventional resource production needs.

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Casing Annulus Packers

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Service Tools

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Swellable Packers

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Cementing Sleeves

Maximize Your Unconventional Resource Returns

Backed by decades of research and development, TAM provides trusted solutions that deliver results. Reach out to an expert to learn how TAM can optimize the value of your unconventional resource production.

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