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Fiber Optic Components and
Cables for Well Services

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Fiber Optic, Electrical and Hybrid Cables

In the dynamic field of Oil & Gas, our specialized Fiber in Metal Tubes (FIMTs) are instrumental in advancing fiber optic solutions for well completions and interventions. These FIMTs provide a durable and reliable medium for high-tech fiber optic sensing, essential for real-time monitoring and data acquisition in complex operations.

Fiber Optic Sensing

Fiber optic technology provides durable and reliable real-time monitoring and data acquisition for oil and gas operations. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) enables fracture mapping and fluid movement analysis in harsh downhole conditions.

Well Operations

Integrating fiber optics boosts the precision and efficiency of well interventions like Slickline and Coiled Tubing. This advanced monitoring enhances tasks such as scale removal and artificial lift, leading to safer and more effective processes.

Pipeline Monitoring

Fiber optic systems offer continuous pipeline monitoring for early leak detection and external threat identification. Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) pinpoints changes in temperature, noise, and vibration, crucial for maintaining pipeline integrity and environmental safety.

Applications in Oil & Gas

Fiber optics are used in downhole communication, hydraulic fracturing monitoring, and temperature sensing within the oil and gas industry. These technologies provide key insights for informed operational decisions and enhance overall efficiency through high-speed data transmission.

Choose your Application

Coiled Tubing

Permanent Monitoring

Wireline / Slickline

Carbon Capture / Geothermal

Products for Well Services

Our cables for well services are manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Single Layer FIMT

Small sized FIMT for integration into Wireline cables. Freely chooseable fiber amount type with or without thixotropic gel filling.

Thick Wall FIMT

FIMT with thick wall for high crush resistance. Freely selectable dimensions, steel grades and fiber count and type.

Multi layer FIMT

FIMT with up to 4 layers for highest crush resistance. Freely selectable dimensions, steel grades and fiber count and type.

0.125″ TEC

Monoconductor cable in 0.125″ with FEP insulated AWG16/1 or AWG18/7, 1000Vdc and 200°C temperature rating.

0.157″ TEC

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ and gel filling. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.181″ TEC Standard

Monoconductor with AWG18/7, high breaking strength and temperature rating of 200°C. Optimized for high data bandwidth.

0.181″ TEC Rugged

Monoconductor with AWG16/1 with high breaking strength and great conductor protection. Optimized for high temp. applications up to 260°C.

0.25″ TEC

Monoconductor cable in 0.25″ with extra high breaking strength. Conductor with FEP insulation in AWG16/1 or AWG18/7, 1000Vdc and 200°C temperature rating.

0.125″ TEF

Tubing encased fiber in 0.125″ and gel filling. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.157″ TEF

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ and gel filling. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.157″ TEF Polymer

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ with additional FIMT and poylmer belt. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 260°C temp rating.

0.181″ TEF Stranding

Tubing encased fiber in 0.181″ with higher tensile strength. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.25″ TEF

Tubing encased fiber in 0.250″ with highest tensile strength. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.157″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.157″ with up to 4 fibers and Copper conductor in AWG18/1, 900Vdc and temperature rating of 200°C.

0.181″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.181″ with up to 4 fibers and Copper conductor in AWG18/1, 1000Vdc and temperature rating of 200°C.

0.25″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.25″ with highest tensile strength. Conductor with FEP insulation in AWG16/1 or AWG18/7, 1000Vdc and 200°C temperature rating.

0.25″ Hybrid Cable for well monitoring

Hybrid cable in 0.25″ for well monitoring with integrated fiber optics and conductor. Temperature rating up to 260°C.

0.25″ Hybrid Cable for well monitoring with encaps.

Hybrid cable in 0.25″ for well monitoring with integrated fiber optics and conductor. 11x11mm polymer encapsulation and temperature rating up to 260°C.

0.25″ TEF for well monitoring

Fiber Optic monitoring cable in 0.25″ with integrated FIMT. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and temperature rating of up to 300°C.

0.25″ TEF for well monitoring with inner encaps.

Fiber Optic monitoring cable in 0.25″ with integrated FIMT and polymer encapsulation. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and temperature rating of up to 260°C.

0.25″ TEF for well monitoring with outer encaps.

Fiber Optic monitoring cable in 0.25″ with integrated FIMT. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and temperature rating of up to 260°C.

0.25″ TEF for well monitoring with double encaps.

Fiber Optic monitoring cable in 0.25″ with integrated FIMT and double polymer encapsulation. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and temperature rating of up to 260°C.
Parameters
Temperature Rating

+ 90 °C
+ 125 °C
+ 140 °C
+ 200 °C

+ 194 °F
+ 257 °F
+ 284 °F
+ 392 °F

Maximum Rated Design Tension

4 – 10 kN

900 – 2250 lbf

Crush Resistance

1 kN / cm

571 lb / in
Cable Diameter

4.5 – 12.7 mm

0.157 – 0.472

Minimum bending radius

x 20D

x 20D

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Frequently Asked Questions

NBG’s cables for well services are typically manufactured from Inconel, enabling operation in sour environments. For non-sour environments, 316L stainless steel can be used to reduce cable costs.

Yes, we offer customization options for the cables to match the specific requirements of operations in sour environments. This includes selecting the most appropriate corrosion-resistant materials and designing the cable to meet the particular challenges of each application.

For applications in sour environments, FIMTs typically utilize corrosion-resistant alloys such as Alloy 825, or Alloy 625. These materials are known for their high resistance to a wide range of corrosive conditions, including those found in sour oil and gas fields.

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