Expro Introduces Solus™ Single-Valve System to Simplify Subsea Well Operations
Expro, an international energy services provider, has unveiled Solus™, a new single-valve solution designed to streamline subsea well access operations for the oil and gas industry. The system uses a single shear and seal ball valve which can handle high-debris conditions to replace the conventional two-valve system which delivers operational efficiency with enhanced safety features.
Expro developed Solus™ technology to solve subsea well access problems which exist during the crucial process of well development and intervention. Conventional systems require multiple valves to isolate wells which can add complexity and increase risk and demand heavier equipment. Solus™ condenses this function into one valve that can both shear and seal on wireline and coiled tubing.
Solus™ has already seen real-world use, with deployments in the Gulf of America and the North Sea, where it operated in both in-riser and open-water environments. The design of the product achieves API Standard 17G certification and NACE MR0175 compliance which confirms its suitability for harsh underwater environments that include high debris conditions and multiple fluid types.
The Solus™ system provides its users with a main benefit which comes from its space-saving design. Expro combined the shear and seal functions into a single valve which allows for smaller and lighter equipment that works with modern compact blow-out preventer systems. The process becomes easier to manage while the company gets benefits from faster product launches and decreased expenses.
The operational flexibility of the system results in another major advantage. The Solus™ system provides the ability to function as a subsea test tree assembly component or an intervention riser system element, which allows its use throughout all stages of well operation. The complete lifecycle of the well includes stages of exploration and appraisal together with intervention and maintenance work and plug and abandonment operations and final decommissioning activities.
Expro’s new system, created by the vice president of subsea well access, is a clear indication that the company has cutting, edge engineering capabilities and a deep understanding of the industry to help them satisfy their clients’ needs. The Solus system enables operators to have a greater level of assurance in carrying out critical subsea operations, as it reduces the system complexity while, at the same time, delivering high safety protection.
Users of the Solus System Components can enjoy enhanced supply chain management by their capability of separating system interfaces which leads to reduced operational costs while, at the same time, maintaining user safety and system performance.
Expro will host a live webinar on March 2026 to demonstrate the working of Solus Technology and its versatile underwater application capabilities. The subsea intervention technology realm is witnessing a tremendous growth through this event which is a demonstration of how improved safety and operational efficiency are the outcomes of new technology advancements that are useful for both global energy production and well access operations.
