Smartec is a high-tech enterprise specializing in Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS), founded by the 33rd Institute and the China National Petroleum Corporation Drilling Engineering Technology Research Institute (CCDC). The 33rd Institute is a comprehensive research institution integrating the research, design, testing, and production of inertial control systems. CCDC is one of China's leading oil and gas engineering service providers, with core expertise in drilling engineering, logging, cementing, reservoir modification, well testing, and repair.

Technical Advantages:

Aerospace-grade precision quality control system

World-class drilling technology for complex geological conditions

50 years of dedicated research in inertial navigation servo technology

50 years of expertise in directional drilling technology

Core Technologies:

Micro-hydraulic drive and control technology

Mud pulse bidirectional communication technology

Downhole single-bus communication technology

Contactless power and information transmission technology

High-power turbine generation technology

Steering module design and manufacturing expertise

Products and Services: Smartec offers both surface and downhole systems, including static measurement modules, pulser/generator, communication modules, flexible subs, and RSS tools. Our product line includes:

675 Basic RSS: Conventional, 15° high build-up rate, and 175°C high-temperature models

475 Miniature RSS: Narrow bore and high-temperature models

950 Rotary/Vertical Steerable Integrated System

Downhole System Features:

Dual-plunger and single-plunger interchangeability

High-precision deviation and azimuth gamma measurements

High build-up rates with stable average build-up rate not less than 11°/30m

Multiple geological parameter measurements, including electromagnetic wave resistivity and near-bit gamma

Production and On-Site Capabilities: Smartec's manufacturing bases in Guanghan and Beijing produce over 50 RSS tools annually, supporting the production of advanced instruments and mechanical components. With more than 50 on-site operators and 20 operation teams, Smartec has completed multiple well applications in Sichuan, Changqing, Xinjiang, and other regions.

Engineering Applications: In 2021, Smartec successfully completed 66 wells across China, with a total drilling footage of 100,074.09 meters, an average single-trip footage of 885.6 meters, and a maximum dogleg severity of 12.51°/30m. By 2022, Smartec increased its industrial applications to 70 wells with a total footage of 140,000 meters. The company achieved a 95.3% market coverage in the tight gas fields of Sichuan, with a 45.4% single-trip well completion rate. Smartec's rotary steerable systems set a national record with a single-trip drilling footage of 3570 meters.

Typical Applications: In Belarus, Smartec’s RSS demonstrated superior performance, achieving a maximum dogleg severity of 9.5°/30m, a daily footage of 233 meters, and an average rate of penetration of 16.49 meters/hour, with a horizontal section length of 1152 meters.

Smartec continues to lead in the advancement of drilling technology, driving innovation in challenging geological conditions worldwide.