Systems Optimized for Unconventional Reservoirs

Consistent, high-discharge holes for optimum stimulation

Perforating for Hydraulic Fracturing

Pushing flow through a perforation requires a pressure drop that is inversely proportional to the square of the discharge coefficient (Cd), which is negatively impacted by rough edges. SWM AdvancedFrac charges create uniform, burr-free holes with higher discharge coefficients, so the pressure drop across them is both lower and predictable. Consistent perf friction, more flow, lower treating pressures, and superior fluid distribution across stages. You can’t control the rock behind the pipe, but you can control the flow path to get there. To maximize the effectiveness of your next stimulation, start by specifying a perforating system designed with fluid distribution in mind.

The Two-String Refracturing Challenge

Shooting through two strings of pipe with a system designed to shoot through one leads to unpredictable outcomes, and they’re usually not good.

Large entry holes on the low side but not always making it through the second string on the high side. Annular cement turned to rubble, creating a pathway for fluid and proppant to travel between the casing strings instead of into the formation.

SWM Advanced ReFrac™ systems are optimized for the task at hand, creating large, effective perforations through the outer casing — at all phasing angles. And the annular cement is left intact, providing a solid barrier that forces frac fluid into the formation.

For your next re-frac, specify a perforating system that’s been designed and tested for your exact well configuration.

Field Guide to Shale Well Perforating

A comprehensive primer on perforation performance and how to select the right system for your shale well application.

Shaped Charge Product List

From burr-free frac charges to reactive systems for tunnel cleanout to the industry’s largest holes for injectivity.