Weir Oil & Gas, an upstream provider of systematized pressure pumping and pressure control equipment and services, announced the availability of the new Weir® Latch Back Pressure Valve (LBPV) Drill-Thru System. The LBPV Drill-Thru System, available with Weir’s Unitized™ Lock-Ring (ULR) Wellhead and S-29 Lock-Ring Wellhead, provides greater efficiencies and a safer operating environment for drill-thru operations while the operator is drilling for 4½” or 5½” liner string.
The Weir® LBPV Drill-Thru System is specifically engineered for today’s drill-thru operations. Instead of a conventional thread profile, which can get damaged while running the drill bit through the wellhead, the new system uses a proprietary latch design. Weir’s unique design eliminates the threat of damage to the BPV, nonproductive time (NPT) from stuck drill bits, and potential pressure integrity issues protecting personnel and equipment.
Unlike the conventional H-Type BPV, the Weir® LBPV System features a streamlined design that simplifies retrieval, replacement, and maintenance. The NPT cost for traditional BPV operations can be more than USD 100,000, but the Weir® LBPV System reduces human error and expenses, resulting in immediate improvements in reliability.
The Weir® LBPV System has a pressure rating of 15,000 psi and can be easily installed using a dry rod lubricator or high-tier hydraulic lubricator to set the plug into place. It provides operators the confidence of knowing the latch will hinge every time, even if wear is present. The LBPV system also offers easy retrievability and replaceability.