Last week, our team had a very productive experience at the SPE/ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition. This event provided attendees with a rare opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and engage with visionary experts who are shaping the future of well intervention and coiled tubing. With 72 exhibitors this year, the exhibition floor was bustling with innovation. For Wires&Bytes the event was particularly valuable for brand exposure and lead generation. We successfully secured several leads and gained crucial insights into the coiled tubing market in the US. Additionally, we had the chance to network with industry professionals and discuss the challenges the industry is facing now. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our booth and showed interest in our products. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and exploring new opportunities together!

Let’s meet in Texas! Are you attending the SPE/ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition? If so, be sure to stop by at Wires&Bytes booth #205! Discover how our cutting-edge solutions can transform your well intervention operations into a streamlined digital process, empowering you to make informed decisions like never before. Meet our experts, Jaime Moran and Tom Utz, who will be on hand to demonstrate our innovative fiber optic products and share insights on how Wires&Bytes is revolutionizing the industry. We look forward to connecting with you in The Woodlands, Texas, next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your operations. See you there!

We are thrilled to announce that Wires&Bytes has officially joined the Intervention & Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) Canada! As we recognize the immense potential of the Canadian market, this membership aligns perfectly with our strategic priorities for the coming years. By becoming a part of ICoTA, we are committed to leveraging the following benefits: 🟣 Staying informed about the latest technologies and trends in the well intervention industry. 🟣 Building valuable professional connections within the sector. 🟣 Gaining access to an extensive technical library filled with insightful papers and presentations. 🟣 Engaging in local networking opportunities through luncheons and various social activities. 🟣 Participating in ICoTA University’s E-Learning Courses to enhance our team’s expertise. At Wires&Bytes, we believe that continuous development and staying abreast of industry trends are essential to improving our products and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Looking forward to new opportunities and collaborations ahead!

Excited to announce one of our latest innovations: application-driven FlatPack configuration, tailored to meet our customer’s specific requirements. While splice preparation of this unique design can be quite a challenge, our dedicated technical support is here to ensure a seamless experience for our clients. It’s the feedback from our satisfied customers that fuels our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in our work. Subscribe not to miss our videos on YouTube.

Exciting news for the year ahead! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming event schedule where we look forward to reconnecting with our valued clients and meeting new customers in person in different parts of the world. Kicking off the year, we are gearing up for the Wireline Mixer in Houston, TX, led by our US-based sales manager Jaime Moran. Join us on May 6th to witness product samples and insightful case studies on cable deployments. Next, mark your calendars for the 29th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors in Porto from May 25-30. Our VP of Technology, Petar Bašić, will be sharing expertise on the capabilities of our DFOS cables and their pivotal role in cutting-edge projects. And lastly, traditionally catch most of our team at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi in early November. This is a prime opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces within the industry. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and details on these events. We can’t wait to see you there!

Geothermal energy, sourced from beneath the Earth’s crust, is becoming more and more widely utilized for electricity generation, district heating and industrial processes. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), geothermal energy is employed for electricity production in over 30 countries globally, with top EU adopters being Italy, Germany, Portugal, France, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Iceland. While geothermal energy offers numerous benefits such as less harm to the environment than fossil fuels, being sustainable and renewable since reserves are refilled naturally and some others, there are still challenges which hinder its widespread adoption. Apart from high initial costs and long regulatory procedures, there is a lack of public awareness and understanding of geothermal energy. Many people are unaware of its potential as a renewable energy source, and there is a need for outreach to raise awareness and promote its development. Although geothermal energy is a clean and sustainable energy source, environmental concerns are still associated with its development. Geothermal power plants require drilling deep into the Earth’s surface, which can impact local ecosystems and geothermal reservoirs. In some cases, the use of geothermal energy can also lead to land subsidence, which can cause damage to nearby infrastructure. To address these concerns, it is important to conduct thorough environmental assessments before the development of geothermal energy projects. This should include monitoring of local ecosystems and geothermal reservoirs, as well as measures to minimize the impact of land subsidence. And that’s where Wires&Bytes cables for monitoring purposes come in handy and especially cables with DSS (Distributed Strain Sensing) element for geo-technology investigation such as subsidence or ground movements. Along with a standard DFOS-based product line designed for geothermal purposes and structural health monitoring, there is an option to design and produce a tailored application driven construction as per Customer specifications. Describe your project requirements and we’ll offer the best solution! Source of the image: unsplash.com

We hope you are fully immersed in the joyful holiday season, getting your work completed, wrapping presents, organizing festivities, and settling in by the fireplace to enjoy your favourite Christmas films. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on another incredible year! As we look back, we would like to recap our accomplishments and share some highlights from our journey with you! ❄️ Expanding our reach This year, our cables reached 9 countries worldwide, including Germany, France, Italy, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, US, and Canada. And considering our commitment to sustainability, all our packaging is designed with the environment in mind – using either recyclable wooden drums or reusable steel drums. ❄️ Welcoming new partners A new partner from Kuwait has joined Wires&Bytes family, opening up exciting possibilities for future collaborations and expanding our global presence. ❄️ Showcasing at exhibitions Wires&Bytes proudly participated in 6 major exhibitions across the globe, connecting with industry leaders and showcasing our innovative solutions. We thank you for your interest to our product in all the events from International Petroleum Technology Conference in Saudi Arabia, Offshore Technology Conference in the US and Asia, Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition, and all the way to ADIPEC in UAE and Oil&Gas Annual Conference and Expo in India! Special attention should be given to our featured articles in ADIPEC magazines, which highlight our innovative smart cables that drive decarbonisation and digitalisation efforts: DECARBONISATION GUIDE (page 166) DIGITALISATION GUIDE (page 152) ❄️ Significant projects that make an impact Among the remarkable projects we undertook this year, three stand out: Our recent accomplishments include a tailored solution developed for an Oil and Gas company involved in the Carbon Capture Storage initiative. This innovative technology shows great potential in addressing climate change, and we are excited to contribute to the advancement towards a more sustainable future. Another important milestone is a project in Austria, aimed at producing sustainable energy from the earth’s depths to provide Vienna’s district heating. The first geothermal plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2028, with additional plants to follow. We strongly believe that geothermal energy is a game-changer for sustainable power and we are thrilled to be part of the project! Furthermore, our high-performance cable designed specifically for offshore platforms has garnered renewed interest. Following positive feedback on its quality and efficacy, our client in Norway has placed another order for this durable and customized product. ❄️ Launch of production facility in the Middle East We’re happy to have our first visitors at our new production facility in Abu Dhabi which will strengthen our presence as a local manufacturer in the Middle East, adding in country value production (IKTVA or ICV) for our customers. ❄️ Gratitude and Warm Wishes And we did it all with you! Thank you for another amazing year together!

Starting Q1 2025, we are embarking on an exciting chapter with the launch of a new production facility in Abu Dhabi, strengthening our presence as a local manufacturer in the Middle East. The site has been secured, the facility (6000 sq m production and storage) has been renovated, and production lines are being commissioned. We are also in the process of obtaining the production license, for “Made in UAE” products. This significant development aims to streamline logistics for our customers in the Middle East, providing locally manufactured products with reduced lead times and enhanced efficiency, adding in country value production (IKTVA or ICV) for our customers. As we prepare for the production launch, we are thrilled to welcome the first visitors – our valued partner Advanced Lines Group. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress toward achieving the goal of elevating local manufacturing and delivering exceptional value to the customers in the region!

Excited to announce that our esteemed partner and agent in Saudi Arabia, Advanced Lines Group, recently showcased at the SAOWCOD Technology Exhibition hosted by Aramco. Among the highlights was the unveiling of state-of-the-art smart cables by WIRES&BYTES, tailored for digital coiled tubing, permanent installation, and well logging operations. A heartfelt thank you to our agent for championing our latest cutting-edge solutions, sparking significant interest and fostering technological advancement and operational efficiency for our clients. Congratulations to the team on a successful event!

Last week, Wires&Bytes team made a memorable impact at ADIPEC 2024! We were delighted to reconnect with our valued customers and forge new relationships with potential clients while showcasing our innovative products: permanent cables for intelligent well completion, retrievable cables for well logging, and smart cables for coiled tubing. Our offerings not only support the industry’s decarbonization efforts, a key focus at ADIPEC 2024, but also drive digitalization to enhance operational efficiency. We were thrilled to have our articles featured in the ADIPEC magazines highlighting our commitment to these important initiatives: DECARBONISATION GUIDE (page 166) DIGITALISATION GUIDE (page 152) A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth and expressed interest in our products. We are excited about the possibility of collaborating with you in the future. Let’s turn our discussions into fruitful partnerships! In the meantime, let’s take a moment to reflect on the engaging interactions and opportunities shared at ADIPEC 2024.