Cavitas ‘Highly Commended’ at OAA ‘Emerging Technology’ Award for THOR Innovation

Cavitas are incredibly proud to have their hard work recognised with the Offshore Achievement Award for Emerging Technology. What began as a small team has grown into a dynamic force, driving innovation in oil recovery technology on a global scale.

From refining the THOR technology to delivering impactful field deployments worldwide, this is just the beginning of Cavitas’ journey. “Innovative technology is at the core of everything we do, and this award further fuels our ambition to push the boundaries of enhanced oil recovery,” Graeme McNay, CEO.
Cavitas extends a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team, global agents, and partners who have supported them every step of the way. Starting as a two-person venture, Cavitas has expanded into an small Aberdeen-based team, deploying THOR across multiple regions, including South America and the Middle East. Over the past eight years, Cavitas have developed THOR, a revolutionary downhole thermal heating solution for heavy oil extraction. Initially designed to overcome challenges in the UKCS Bentley field, where conventional steam injection was not viable due to high emissions and operational constraints, THOR has since proven its effectiveness worldwide.
With a patented design, THOR enhances traditional electrical cable heaters by providing greater heat density, improved reliability, and ease of deployment. The system’s compact structure allows for efficient installation and maintenance, ensuring consistent, long-term operation. THOR also significantly reduces emissions, as demonstrated during deployment in California, where it achieved a 95% reduction in carbon output compared to conventional steamflood methods.
“Being highly commended by the OAA is an honour, and we extend our thanks to the Offshore Achievement Awards, SPE Aberdeen, and the judging panel. Being recognised alongside such esteemed finalists was an achievement in itself”, Nick Simmister, General Manager.
Congratulations to all finalists and Puls8 for taking home the award.
The future is bright for Cavitas, and they are excited for what’s ahead.