Expro, a provider of energy services, has launched its most advanced BRUTE® High-Pressure, High Tensile Packer System, designed to help operators work more efficiently and confidently in the extreme conditions of deepwater wells. Engineered for the highest differential pressures in the market, this new technology gives operators the flexibility to set higher in the wellbore, saving rig time, reducing operational risk, and simplifying regulatory compliance.
The introduction of the BRUTE® Armor Packer marks a major milestone in the continued evolution of Expro’s BRUTE® product line. With unmatched versatility, this innovation positions Expro as the only provider capable of supporting 20k deepwater projects at this level. When deployed with the BRUTE® 2 Storm Valve, it forms the industry’s highest-rated Storm/Service Packer and Valve combination currently available.
As a recognised leader in deepwater downhole solutions, Expro was commissioned by a super-major energy company for a high-spec 20k development in the Gulf of America. The inaugural use of the technology confirmed its pressure integrity and performance under extreme downhole conditions, resulting in the release and first successful deployment of the 12,850 psid-rated 12.25” BRUTE® Armor Packer System in April 2025.
Building on the successful deployment of the 12.25” Packer System, Expro has also introduced a new 20”/22” Packer System addressing historical challenges of 20” and 22” retrievable mechanical packer systems, often constrained by internal diameter (ID) limitations, such as subsea high-pressure wellhead housings and supplemental casing adapters. Featuring twice the element expansion capability of traditional mechanical packers, the new system delivers efficient, reliable performance for casing testing, suspension, and squeeze applications, all without compromising operational effectiveness.