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The future of Deepwater Operations
We've come a long way since the beginning of the deepwater operations with the first offshore platform installed 21 ft under water in 1947; and now drilling operations exceeding the 10,000 ft mark, thanks to the evolution of technologies and new drilling techniques....
How Katch Kan is responding to COVID-19
We are watching the COVID-19 situation closely and following the advice of the World Health Organization and the Government of Canada regarding COVID-19 for the safety of our staff, clients and community. Security, safety and well-being are integral to our products,...
Safety On Oil Rigs: what you need to know
The drilling industry is rife with the potential for accidents. In fact, it’s one of the most hazardous occupations around. Crush injuries, slips and falls, and fires are just a few of the top hazards that can occur on oil rigs. That’s why prevention is key, and...
Celebrate Katch Kan’s silver anniversary with us
Katch Kan’s silver anniversary Katch Kan has been improving the global oil and gas industry environmental footprint for a long time – 25 years, to be exact. We hope you’ll come and join us at our celebration of this important milestone at one of our upcoming open...
Workover or Oil Well Intervention applications
Workover / Well Servicing Rigs Drilling calls for complex, carefully engineered equipment — and inevitably this equipment can wear down over time and require replacement. That’s where a workover rig comes in. Workovers are among the most expensive and complicated...
Snubbing Operations continue to be a viable option
SNUBBING OPERATIONS Snubbing is one of the older intervention methods around — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a highly relevant tactic. Modern technology means snubbing operations continue to be a viable option, especially when your team is faced with a...
Stab Mat withstands 7 years of operations on Deepwater
Stab Mat Overview In 2009 a customer in Asia was looking for a product that would have added advantages compared to the traditional wood floor used for racking pipes on the set back area (bird bath). The customer evaluated and chose our Katch MatTM Stab Mat because of...
Managed Pressure Drilling and Drilling Fluid Containment
Managed Pressure Drilling During drilling, annular pressure will exist between the drillstring and the wellbore. Higher pressure can make it harder to drill and disrupt the process — so steps need to be taken to control this pressure and ensure it doesn’t get in the...
CASE STUDY: Verified 99.9% Drilling Fluids Recovery
Case Study Objective The objective was to verify and measure the amount of drilling fluids released during tripping operations vs the amount of fluids that can be collected and recovered, on an actual drilling operation. Summary A system was installed on a drilling...
Katch Kan is celebrating its 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Katch Kan, a global leader in reducing the environmental footprint and improving safety in the oil and gas drilling industry. The entire Katch Kan team couldn't be more excited to celebrate a quarter century of facilitating...