ICoTA Tech Talk - Innovation Award Winners

With over 1,000 UKCS wells due for P&A by 2030 and rig capacity at a premium, technologies that improve safety, reduce costs, and streamline operations aren't just nice to have—they're essential.

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Join us at our first ICoTA Tech Talk of 2026 as Arkane/Hunting presents their revolutionary Opti-TEK Slickline Tubing Cutter—a technology that's already transforming well intervention across Europe.

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What you'll learn

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• ‍How the technology works: Patented 3-axis cutting delivering precise, confirmed cuts
• ‍Real-world performance: Field-proven results from European deployments
• ‍Operational advantages: Works in tension and compression, handles high-chrome materials
• ‍Safety improvements: Eliminating explosives and hazardous materials from your operations
• Cost benefits: Simplified logistics, reduced downtime, streamlined intervention planning
• ‍Versatile applications: Drill pipe severance, P&A tubing cutting, packer release cutting

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Arkane/Hunting will be joined by a series of Techbytes focusing on the theme: How do you identify when your obstruction may necessitate wellbore access remediation, and what may be your best chance to regain this?

• ‍Techbyte 1 - Optis®Unity: Maximizing Well Intervention Performance Through the Seamless Integration of Real-Time Video. EV Cam – David Fisher, (Europe Sales Manager)

• ‍Techbyte 2 - Quantifying the Unseen: Sub-Millimetric 3D Mapping for Enhanced Well Life Extension Darkvision – Vishal Sharma – (Scandinavia Sales Director)

• ‍Techbyte 3 - Next generation ultrasonic logging Cereus Ultrasonic – Nigel Leggett – (CEO)

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How much does it cost to attend?

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Just a £10 donation to our chosen charity of the year for ICoTA members. If you are not a member, you can sign up for just £42+ VAT for the year here

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