Welltec and Tejas Research & Engineering have announced a global distribution agreement that promises to transform safety valve interventions in the oil and gas sector.
By combining Welltec’s powered mechanical services with Tejas’ wireline-insert safety valve technology, the partnership delivers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional workovers for oil and gas operators worldwide.
The collaboration introduces a unique rigless solution for replacing failed (deep-set) surface-controlled subsurface safety valves (SSSVs).
This life-of-well alternative to conventional rig-based solutions enables operators to restore safety functionality and production through e-line intervention, significantly reducing downtime, operational risk, and overall expenditure.
“By bringing together our mechanical intervention capabilities with Tejas’ reliable valve technology, we’re offering a complete e-line solution that not only avoids costly workovers, but also gives clients a life-of-well fix that can be deployed within weeks instead of months,” said Christian Krüger, VP of Global Business Development at Welltec.
Case Nienhuis, CEO of Tejas Research & Engineering, highlighted the strategic value of the partnership, stating: “By combining the solution-oriented cultures of both companies with premium products and services, we have developed a high-value safety valve intervention solution for our clients.
“Our collaboration with Welltec, a recognised leader in downhole completion and intervention, opens new growth opportunities in emerging markets, backed by the assurance of safe and high-quality service delivery.”
The integrated offering leverages Tejas’ FlowGARD series wireline-insert safety valves, which can be deployed either within the landing nipple or directly in the tubing, depending on well conditions and operator requirements.
Designed for reliability and performance, these valves provide a streamlined alternative to legacy systems that are prone to sticking or failure.
When paired with Welltec’s powered mechanical services-such as precision stroking/actuation, punching, and cutting — the result is a highly flexible, rigless intervention system.
This approach allows operators to remediate safety valve failures and restore barrier integrity with minimal disruption and at a reduced cost.
The agreement is effective immediately, and the combined solution is now available to operators across the globe.
