Expro, a leading energy services provider, has successfully completed the first full deployment of its Remote Clamp Installation System (RCIS), marking a major advancement in offshore safety and operational efficiency
Developed by Expro’s Frank’s Tubular Running Services (TRS), the RCIS provides a unique industry solution for smart well completions, enabling real-time monitoring and control of downhole tools from the surface via control lines. This technology allows operators to optimise production, manage downhole safety devices essential for well integrity, and extend well life, reducing the need for costly interventions. By fully automating clamp installation on tubing, the RCIS eliminates much of the manual work traditionally required, enhancing efficiency and reducing personnel exposure on the rig floor.
The RCIS was first deployed in the UK’s North Sea during Q4 2024 as part of a test trial, delivered in collaboration with BP, which partially sponsored the technology’s development.
Following this success, the RCIS was deployed again in Q2 2025 by another North Sea operator, where Expro ran a complete hands-free Upper Completion at up to 15 joints per hour with zero non-productive time or control line damage, increasing running efficiency by 25%. Control line clamps were installed remotely, cutting installation time by around two minutes, or 50% per clamp.
Jeremy Angelle, vice-president of Well Construction, said: “This is a breakthrough in clamp installation. By automating a previously manual and high-risk process, we’ve not only increased efficiency but also advanced safety in a meaningful way.”
“The RCIS is designed to offer a practical solution for reducing exposure in hazardous zones, improving crew safety, and streamlining completion activities. As the industry continues to seek ways to minimize manual intervention and improve efficiency, the RCIS represents a scalable, forward-looking solution for offshore operations worldwide.
Angelle added: “This is a new era of safer, smarter completions.”
