Release Date
May 07, 2025
Canyon Engineering Case Study 1
Industry: Oil & Gas
Product: Nano System 3.5
Challenge: Extreme Wear in Drilling Equipment
Problem: A leading oil and gas operator in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia was experiencing excessive wear and downtime in its high-speed rotary drill bits used for offshore and desert wellbores. Drilling efficiency was decreasing by the week, and each bit had a limited lifespan of just 300 operational hours before requiring replacement. This inefficiency was increasing operational costs and generating large amounts of industrial waste.
Solution: Canyon Engineering introduced its proprietary Nano System 3.5, a high-load, low-friction nano-lubricant formulated with inorganic nanomaterials. The oil was used to lubricate and protect drill bits during operation. Its nano-sized particles formed a durable anti-wear layer that resisted thermal and mechanical stress.
Results:
- Increased drill bit lifespan by 80%, reaching up to 540 operational hours.
- Reduced equipment downtime by 40%, optimizing drilling cycles.
- Enhanced lubrication decreased energy loss, reducing diesel generator usage.
- Over 5,000 refurbished bits exported to African markets, generating $2M in new revenue.
