PulseFrac – Formation Stress Testing using Acoustic Shockwaves

A successful test of the prototype

qWave has developed a prototype tool and methods to perform stress testing of rock formations in openhole wellbores. It is based on qWave patented shockwave technology that could enable CCS operators to store and inject CO2 safely and to optimise economics in carbon storage development projects. In the period September 4th-12th qWave performed a successful …

A strong industry partnership continues to support qWave

qWave has developed a prototype tool and methods to perform a stress test of rock formations in wellbores. It is based on qWave patented shockwave technology that could enable CCS operators to store CO2 safely and to optimise economics in carbon storage development projects. It will also enable operators to better understand the stress in …

Core business

The core technology / technique invented by qWave uses high potential electrical charge to create focused ultrasonic shockwaves, like Lithotripsy used in Medical Industry for breaking kidney stones. qWave is in the process of developing a range of tools and services using the technology for In-situ stress testing, clean perforations, well stimulation and cleaning of oil & gas wells.

Perforation

Controlled, efficient and safe.

Formation Testing

Efficient sampling in low permeability reservoirs.

Stimulation

Improving existing perforations and scale removal.