Case Study in JPT September 2025 Issue | Vertechs High-Expansion Dissolvable Plug for Casing-Deformation Challenges

Casing deformation and ovality are growing challenges in shale gas wells across China, the Middle East, and North America, even affecting 20–30% of completions in unconventional operations worldwide, and often causing delays and reduced productivity. In this case, adaptability is a key engineering principle. Vertechs Wizard HEDP Dissolvable Plug delivers this – and that's what defines SLIM. 

Our recent case study, High-Expansion Dissolvable Plug for Casing-Deformation Challenges in Plug-and-Perf Operations, has been published in the September issue of JPT, showcasing this compact plug.

With a patented spiral design, high-elongation metals, and ceramic slip teeth, Wizard HEDP Dissolvable Plug adapts to tight restrictions while ensuring smoother milling and strong sealing. In the field application, HEDPs were deployed with coiled tubing through a casing deformation point with a minimum ID of 3.268 in., achieving successful isolation and full dissolution post-fracturing, minimizing NPT.Defy the past, SLIM is the new standard. This is our response to evolving challenges – with tools built to outperform where “standard” fails.