Breakthrough in Offshore Completions: Expro’s RCIS Reduces Risk and Speeds Up Installation

Breakthrough in Offshore Completions: Expro’s RCIS Reduces Risk and Speeds Up Installation

(IN BRIEF) Expro (NYSE: XPRO) has completed the first full deployment of its Remote Clamp Installation System (RCIS), an automated solution that reduces risk and enhances efficiency in offshore well completions. Developed by Frank’s Tubular Running Services, RCIS eliminates manual intervention in clamp installation, improving crew safety and operational performance. First tested in the UK North Sea with BP in 2024, the system was redeployed in 2025 by another operator, where it achieved a 25% boost in efficiency and zero non-productive time. According to VP of Well Construction Jeremy Angelle, RCIS marks a major breakthrough in safer, smarter completions by cutting installation times, minimizing risk, and extending well life through improved monitoring and control.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 29-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Expro (NYSE: XPRO), a global leader in energy services, has announced the successful full deployment of its Remote Clamp Installation System (RCIS), an innovation designed to enhance both safety and efficiency in offshore well completions. The milestone marks the first time the fully automated system has been used to carry out clamp installation operations from start to finish, eliminating the need for manual intervention on the rig floor.

Developed by Expro’s Frank’s Tubular Running Services (TRS), the RCIS is a game-changing tool for smart well completions that require real-time monitoring and surface-controlled downhole tools. By automating clamp installation on tubing, the system streamlines completion operations, reduces the risk of human error, and protects crew members by minimizing their exposure in hazardous areas. At the same time, it enables operators to better manage well integrity, optimize production, and extend the lifespan of wells while cutting down on costly interventions.

The RCIS was first introduced during a test deployment in the UK North Sea in late 2024, in collaboration with BP, which also co-funded its development. Following this initial success, Expro deployed the system again in Q2 2025 with a different North Sea operator, successfully executing a complete hands-free Upper Completion at a rate of up to 15 joints per hour. The project achieved zero non-productive time and no damage to control lines, improving operational efficiency by 25%. Each clamp installation was completed remotely in nearly half the usual time, cutting installation time per clamp by about two minutes.

Jeremy Angelle, Expro’s Vice President of Well Construction, described the achievement as a turning point for the industry: “By automating a process that has traditionally been both manual and high-risk, we are delivering a safer, faster, and more reliable method of completion. The RCIS represents a scalable solution that not only improves efficiency but also meaningfully advances crew safety in offshore operations.”

As the energy industry intensifies its focus on digitalisation and automation, Expro’s RCIS is positioned as a forward-looking technology that supports safer operations and smarter completions for offshore projects worldwide.

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Hannah Rumbles
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SOURCE: Expro