Highlights
Benefits
- Plugs and seals fractures to prevent flow through cement matrix, induced cracks, or microannuli
- Activates in as little as 24 hours while preventing unwanted quick-set of cement
- Maintains API standards for cement slurries, with optimized particle size distribution for mixing and pumping
- Reduces risk of sustained casing pressure
- Reacts and reseals for effective zonal isolation through multiple damage cycles
Applications
- Wells with a risk of annular cement damage under varied temperature conditions
- Cementing in fields with a history of sustained casing pressure or high tectonic stress areas
- Wells that did not follow all cementing best practices
- Wells without optimal centralization or no pipe movement
- Plug and abandonment operations
Overview
The InvictaSet™ self-regenerating cement system by Baker Hughes represents a revolution in cementing, helping maintain well integrity and long-term zonal isolation under the most challenging downhole conditions.
In conventional cement systems, downhole temperature and pressure changes lead to cracks or failures in the cement sheath that can threaten well integrity and reduce production rates. The InvictaSet cement system is a one-of-a-kind, industry-first, cementing solution that regenerates and repairs itself whenever cracks are created.
Innovating beyond convention
InvictaSet cement contains an embedded material that induces crystalline growth when contacted by any fluid—water or hydrocarbon. This crystal growth plugs and seals fractures and flow paths, shutting off flowthrough the cement matrix and micro-annulus. In addition to recovering zonal integrity, the crystal matrix provides mechanical strength to the damaged area.
The Baker Hughes InvictaSet self-regenerating cement system is not just a one-time fix. It can regenerate multiple times, delivering a robust cement sheath in a wide range of field conditions. Its easy field mixability and adaptable mechanical properties further underscore its versatility, making it a reliable choice for specific well challenges.
Proven isolation performance
InvictaSet cement is thoroughly tested with a custom-engineered, patented test device that quantifies crack sizes and helps ensure that the cement system maintains long-term zonal isolation.
Contact your Baker Hughes representative to discuss how InvictaSet cement can deliver reliable well integrity and zonal isolation for the life of your well.