SLB Introduces Low-Carbon Alternative for Well Construction Cement
SLB has launched EcoShield™, a pioneering geopolymer technology designed to reduce CO2 emissions in well construction by up to 85% compared to traditional cement-based systems. This innovative solution could prevent approximately 5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually—equivalent to removing 1.1 million cars from the road. Successfully tested by Pioneer Natural Resources in the Permian Basin, EcoShield™ integrates seamlessly into existing cementing workflows. Unveiled at CERAWeek in Houston, this initiative highlights SLB's commitment to driving sustainability in the oil and gas sector.
- EcoShield technology reduces CO2 emissions by up to 85%, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.
- Potential to avoid 5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
- Successful pilot program with Pioneer Natural Resources demonstrates technology's effectiveness in the field.
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EcoShield, an industry-first geopolymer technology, eliminates up to 85 percent of embodied CO2 emissions
SLB (NYSE: SLB) today introduced the EcoShield™ geopolymer cement-free system that minimizes the CO2 footprint of a well’s construction. This innovative technology eliminates up to 85 percent of embodied CO2 emissions compared with conventional well cementing systems, which include portland cement. The EcoShield system has the potential to avoid up to 5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually—the equivalent of removing 1.1 million cars from the road each year.
“Decarbonizing the well construction process while ensuring safety and performance standards is critical to our industry’s pathway to net zero,” said
In addition to its embodied CO2 emissions, portland cement creates significant transportation-related emissions from manufacture to deployment. The EcoShield system uses locally sourced natural materials and industrial waste streams in its composition, making this a far more sustainable well integrity method.
The cement-free system can be deployed throughout various phases of the well life cycle including abandonment. It can also be deployed across a range of field applications, including corrosive environments.
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The EcoShield system is part of the SLB Transition Technologies™ portfolio, which includes proven technologies that drive high performance while reducing CO2 emissions. Today’s announcement was made as part of CERAWeek, the world’s premier energy event taking place in
“EcoShield is an example of forward-thinking, innovative solutions that will be able to be scaled and deployed in order to help continue the decarbonization of the oil and gas industry,”
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