TDE and voestalpine Tubulars Announce Strategic Partnership to Introduce tde powerline for production.
April 1st, 2025 – Niklasdorf, Austria – TDE and voestalpine Tubulars have announced an exclusive partnership to transform energy production through the development and commercialization of tde powerline for production. This innovative thru-tubing solution integrates 300 W power and 200,000 bit/sec data transmission capabilities into production tubing, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent well operations.
The partnership focuses on the development, testing, and global commercialization of the tde powerline for production. At its core, the technology features a robust and reliable connection designed to withstand harsh downhole conditions, enabling continuous communication, precise control, and optimized well performance while reducing the carbon footprint in the energy sector.
Key benefits include:
- Maximized Oil Recovery: Real-time monitoring and adjustments optimize hydrocarbon extraction.
- Improved Production Efficiency: Enhanced artificial lift performance and troubleshoot analysis based on data-driven decision making.
- Enhanced Well Integrity Control: Early detection of risks ensures safer operations.
- Reduced CO2 Emissions: Optimized resource use contributes to sustainability goals.
The tde powerline for production technology addresses critical challenges across a variety of use cases:
Enhanced Flow Assurance: Real-time pressure and temperature profiles enable prompt detection of deposits, ensuring proactive management.
Gas Lift Wells: Optimize gas injection rates to improve performance, minimize compressor workload, reduce CO2 emissions, and minimize oil loss.
ESP Wells (Electric Submersible Pumps): Real-time pump head calculations increase the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and improve the planning of well activities.
Well Integrity and HSSE: Advanced sensors detect leaks and potential HSSE risks in real time, allowing control of downhole tools to mitigate hazards.
AI and Digital Twin Models: Real-time data enhances digital twin correlations and digital oil field modeling, enabling predictive maintenance and automated optimization of operations.
Gerhard Thonhauser, CEO at TDE, highlighted the broader implications of the technology:
“tde powerline for production is a game-changer for the industry. It delivers not only improved performance and reduced emissions but also the digital tools required for operators to fully control and optimize their production processes in real time. We are proud to partner with voestalpine Tubulars to bring this innovation to market.”
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voestalpine Tubulars is a global leader in the production of seamless steel pipes and high-performance tubular products for industries including energy, automotive, and construction. Known for their commitment to sustainability and technical excellence, they are at the forefront of innovation in tubular solutions. TDE, with over 24 years of experience in digital energy solutions, is dedicated to enabling operational excellence through advanced technology. Their expertise in real-time data and digital transformation is trusted by over 150 companies worldwide.