Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Fantom™ and ourselves
Old ways of working get the job done, but take time, Genuine full-bore id, without intervention combined with reduced rig time are the most common benefits the Fantom™ shatter ball seat and barrier provide. Both of these benefits lead to improved operational efficiency, minimal downtime, reduced risk and maximized production.
Both the Fantom™ shatter ball seat and barrier are used by exploration and production companies who want innovative solutions to improve their operations both on and offshore.
Fantom™ is currently used in five applications and is available as a kit for three applications:
Flotation | Barrier | Set & Test | Auto Fill | Flow Control | |
Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Pending | Pending |
Entech AS completes its own testing in-house, which is then externally validated.
Fantom™ is already used in the most extreme temperature and pressure environments. It is certified up to 400°F, up to 20000 psi
Years of R&D have been invested into finding the optimized strength to shatter ratio, which ensures that Fantom™ can handle harsh sub surface environments. So Fantom™ will provide all the functionality required but will only shatter when activated.
Both the Fantom™ Shatter Ball Seat and Barrier provide all the strength and flexibility needed in all applications, just like traditional legacy systems. It will activate only when required, delivering all the desired benefits. The only risk is the “fear of change”.
Whether you are an E&P looking to use Fantom™ or an Oilfield Services company wanting to incorporate Fantom™ technology into your solutions, please contact one of our experts to discuss your specific requirements.
Yes, we do and have tools across five applications. All our tools are manufactured in accordance with ISO and API standards.
Our kits are a perfect solution to incorporate all the benefits of Fantom™ into your own tools. Both the Shatter Ball Seat and Barrier are available for distribution under a licensing agreement. Contact one of our team of experts to discuss your specific needs.
The true values and benefits of Fantom™ are realized once it is activated. Depending on the application, Fantom™ is activated manually or by shear opening via pressure cycles. Once activated, Fantom™ disintegrates into tiny fragments.
Yes, of course. Fantom™ works just as well as a stand-alone solution or when combined with other technologies.
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