Here are some common applications of tube-encapsulated cables (TEC) in the oil and gas industry for downhole operations:

1. Data Acquisition: Tube-encapsulated cables can be used for transmitting signals from sensors and other downhole instruments to the surface for real-time data acquisition. The cable protects the signal wires from harsh downhole conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, and corrosive fluids.
2. Wellbore Temperature Monitoring: Temperature sensors can be attached to tube-encapsulated cables to monitor wellbore temperature. This information is crucial in assessing well performance and optimizing production.
3. Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Control: Tube-encapsulated cables can be used to control electric submersible pumps used for artificial lift in oil wells. The cable carries power and communication signals to the pump, enabling operators to remotely monitor and control the pump performance.
4. Flow Control: Tube-encapsulated cables can also be used for flow control applications, such as downhole valves, which can help optimize well production and minimize downtime.
5. Fiber Optic Sensing: Tube-encapsulated cables can be used to carry fiber optic for measuring pressure, temperature, strain, and other parameters in downhole environments. This data can be used to optimize production and assess well integrity.
6. Logging Tools: Tube-encapsulated cables can also be used for transmitting signals from downhole logging tools to the surface for detailed characterization of the reservoir, such as identifying oil and gas zones, calculating porosity, and determining permeability.

Tube-encapsulated cables are essential components in the oil and gas industry for transmitting power and signals in downhole environments. These cables are designed to withstand harsh downhole conditions and are critical for optimizing production, monitoring well performance, and ensuring safety and efficiency in oil and gas operations.

A tube encapsulated cable (TEC) is a reliable and durable solution for permanent oil and gas applications that require real-time data transmission. The protective tube surrounding the cable provides an extra layer of protection against harsh downhole environments, making it more durable than traditional cables. This can significantly reduce the need for cable replacements or maintenance, saving time and money in the long run.

The real-time data transmission capability of a tube encapsulated cable is also a major advantage. With the increasing use of smart production technologies in the oil and gas industry, it’s essential to have a reliable and accurate data source that can be used to optimize production processes and reduce downtime. A tube encapsulated cable can provide this data in real-time, allowing operators to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.

Furthermore, tube encapsulated cables can be customized to meet the specific needs of a particular application, including length, weight, and data transmission capabilities. This flexibility makes them easier to install and manoeuvre in complex downhole environments, reducing the risk of damage and improving operational efficiency. This translates into significant cost savings over the long term, making them 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 for permanent oil and gas applications.

In short, a tube encapsulated cable is a reliable and durable solution that provides real-time data transmission and can be customized to meet the specific needs of an application. Its cost-effectiveness and efficiency make it a smart investment for permanent oil and gas applications, helping operators optimize their return on investment (RoI).

So why settle for less? Invest in the best and choose our tube encapsulated cable for your permanent oil and gas applications.

Make a smart choice for Wires&Bytes ProTEC family designs: ProTEC-S with fiber for sensing purposes, ProTEC-C with copper conductor for data and ensuring power supply to downhole tools, or ProTEC-H – a hybrid solution combining the advantages of copper conductor and optical fiber.

Get in touch with us today to learn more and take your operations to the next level!

We’re thrilled to announce that our team at Wires&Bytes had a successful participation at the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2023. It was an amazing opportunity for us to showcase our cable solutions for the energy and petroleum sector.

We’d like to thank everyone who has already visited our booth and expressed interest in Wires&Bytes products. Our team was thrilled to introduce our cable solutions and accessories for the energy and petroleum industry. We look forward to collaborating with you and helping you achieve your goals.

During the event, we had the chance to connect with experts and decision-makers in the industry, exchange ideas, and learn more about the latest trends and technologies. We were also able to present our innovative products and demonstrate how they can help improve the performance and efficiency of various applications.

As a leading provider of cable solutions, Wires&Bytes is committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients. We take pride in our expertise and experience, and we are always looking for new ways to enhance our products and services.

Stay tuned for more updates from Wires&Bytes, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to learn more about our products and services.

The beginning of the year is an exciting opportunity to meet the existing and potential clients at the North Africa and the Mediterranean’s most important oil and gas exhibition and conference, where oil and gas professionals gather to network, develop partnerships, define business strategies and solutions that will reshape the global energy markets.

• Where: Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo
• When: 13-15 February 2023 

EGYPS 2023 is planned to be visited by 32,000+ attendees from local & international businesses to identify opportunities from future project requirements, strategic priorities and gain wider insights into oil and gas sector.

Being an important enabler of engagement from government and policy level to industry leaders and engineers providing technical know-how, EGYPS stimulates the dialogues that address sustainable climate-conscious production of oil and gas and the growing commitment to energy transition and a net-zero future.

Make sure to stop by at stand 1F43 in Hall 1, see our cable samples and talk to our team in person!

What a year 2022 has been, huh? We are reflecting and recollecting some moments of this year and anticipating 2023!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

May this holiday season sparkle and shine, may all of your wishes and dreams come true, and may you feel this happiness all year round.

We look forward to working with you in the years to come!

Wires&Bytes team 💜

#1. SlickLight-C is a simple and cost-effective capillary-tube-based configuration for rapid telemetry and electrical power to downhole tools. But what is also great about it — is the armoring and stranding possibility for strength and advanced electrical return path features!

#2. Each SlickLight-C is available as an off-the-shelve product that can be designed and built in-house for YOUR customer-specific electrical, strength, and cost needs.

It’s fully customizable:

• Conductor AWG rating
• Strength member size
• Outer tube material
• Resistance, Capacitance / length
• OD (0.126” – 0.190”)

#3. SlickLight-C enables real-time communication of wireline tools of all types using slickline equipment. What does this mean to you? No more memory tools and waiting on your data! SlickLight-C is compatible with your Warrior system which you can continue to use with your electrical wirelines.

Do you want to know more? Contact us for details!

Operating condition of an oil well must be monitored to avoid accidents and to have full control over the production processes in the well.

Oilfield services and geophysical operations are subject to detect, measure and classify vibroacoustic and temperature effects on producting tubings and along the well continuously. Traditionally, memory point sensors have been deployed for such tasks. In recent years, however, the use of optical fiber for distributed acoustic, temperature and today also static-strain sensing has proven effective.

Fiber optic cables and downhole tools can be used in the stages of planning of putting wells into operation, repair of existing wells and regular surveys of suspended wells.

Running cables to power the pump, collect information from point sensors and provide distributed fiber optic monitoring is a technical challenge, limited by the dynamics of the well and subsurface equipment.

WB cables can be used for monitoring the well conditions cost-effectively and efficiently.

To solve this challenge, Wires&Bytes have developed a range of downhole cables that combine several functions at once:

• power delivery to and signals transmission from downhole tools;
• continuous distributed monitoring along the well and its horizontal sections;
• reagent delivery and/or provision of a hydraulic control line to the submersible downhole equipment.

SlickLights

FlatPack

Wires&Bytes offer both permanent and retrievable downhole cables for logging surveys and service operations for downhole installations:

• fixing on the tubing (mostly designs with rectangular cross-section);
• retrievable cables with additional armoring for protection against external mechanical impacts;
• coiled tubing (CT);
• permanent installation in wellbore concrete casing.

Why use fiber optic sensor cables?

Wellbore fiber optic monitoring technologies using DAS, DTS and DSS measurement equipment turns cables into long-reach subsurface antennas helping to reduce survey time because distributed monitoring provides simultaneous temperature and acoustic measurements along the entire well, which is critical for studying the dynamics of rapidly evolving processes and changing events. WB hybrid cables allow different types of downhole tools to be connected to it and fiber optics for monitoring.

Contact us for details on how this technology can improve your production and how we can implement it in your location in a cost-effective way to get answers quick.