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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…

Overview An American Independent Company facing extra heavy oil that did not flow with artificial lift requested Cavitas THOR.         THOR provided targeted, controllable and low carbon in well heating of the perforation which: Increased oil production from 0 to over 60 bopd Allows reserves to be booked & field developed Over…

Unlocking the Full Potential of THOR’s Downhole Heating Technology THOR, Cavitas’ targeted downhole heater, is revolutionising Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) by applying low-carbon thermal energy exactly where it’s needed most – whether at the well’s perforations or above the perforations below the pump. But where should you deploy THOR for the best results?   THOR…

Cavitas Energy is delighted to announce that we have been named a finalist in the prestigious Emerging Technology category at the 2025 Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA). This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation in the energy sector. For the past eight years, our small but dedicated team has been developing THOR, our revolutionary targeted downhole…

Cavitas 2024 Best Bits  As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an exceptional year for Cavitas. From groundbreaking deployments across the globe, to team growth and innovative achievements. Let’s discover Cavitas’ top highlights:    TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION  THOR’s Global Impact Cavitas’ THOR technology has been at the revolutionising heavy oil production, achieving impressive milestones in…

Rising challenges within the North Sea has pushed Cavitas to expand operations overseas, establishing our footprint in the Middle East, US and other regions in search of stable markets and opportunities. Our THOR technology is a low-carbon, targeted downhole heating solution, originally crafted to solve oil production challenges in the UK Bentley field. Designed as…

Cavitas Energy Secures U.S. Patent for Innovative EOP System   Cavitas Energy is excited to announce the successful granting of United States Patent No. US12,116,865 for our innovative EOP System! This patent marks a pivotal achievement in our journey toward enhancing energy production efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This achievement showcases our dedication to pushing…

Aberdeen, the hometown of Cavitas, is set to welcome GB Energy, the government’s clean energy firm to boost the Scottish city. Keir Starmer, UK prime minister made the anticipated announcement on Tuesday, as our industry and consumers are a step closer to understanding the UK’s energy future. As this energy giant prepares to set up…

Cavitas is excited to announce the appointment of Stewart as our new Operations Manager. With an impressive 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Stewart has held key roles in top companies specialising in artificial lift. His extensive background in operations, project management, and strategic planning, coupled with his current position as…

THOR is currently undergoing a FAT for a client and due to be deployed shortly in a heavy oil environment where oil viscosity is having a negative impact on production. The client approached Cavitas to help mitigate against these challenges.   A THOR deployment allowed them to deliver a targeted downhole heat programme – to lower…

THOR recently completed an EOR deployment for an operator in California. The client was experiencing low production with high viscosity and encountering wax and asphaltene build up near the well bore which THOR excels at resolving. With THOR set at the perforations (1,500ft MD) and heating radially into the reservoir up to 50ft, the targeted…

Xuelian, with an impressive track record spanning four years as a dedicated member of team Cavitas, plays a pivotal role in the company as accountant.  Armed with a solid educational foundation, Xuelian’s qualifications include a degree in accounting and finance, along with a master’s degree in International Business. Prior to joining Cavitas, Xuelian gained valuable…

Ray Lawrence, Lead Design and Manufacturing Engineer, has a strong background in engineering and design, playing a crucial role in driving innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge technologies. Currently, Ray is pursuing his BEng in Mechanical Engineering, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This academic pursuit equips him with the…

Nick Simmister is a highly accomplished professional in the field of petroleum geoscience, currently serving as the Subsurface Manager for Cavitas Energy.  Under his direction, the team has achieved remarkable success in bringing THOR, a groundbreaking downhole heater, from concept to commercial pilot stage. Nick holds an MSc in Petroleum Geoscience from Aberdeen University, which…

Last Friday saw the first annual Valor Energy Group golf day take place at Murcar Links Golf Club, and what an event it was! With 7 teams entered by each of the Group companies, clients and suppliers joined a total of 28 players in what was to be a very closely contested event. Players of all levels shot…

Cavitas Energy Limited Managing Director, Steve Johnstone, takes a moment to talk about forthcoming projects. If you have: · Viscous oil production challenges.· Downhole wax/asphaltene flow assurance challenges.· Premature ‘liquid-loading’ in gas wells. Then THOR may well be the solution. To find out more about the most cost-efficient, lowest carbon, targeted downhole heater available on…

An Aberdeen-based oil well technology company has reached agreement with a US heavy oil producing operator to conduct a pilot test in a well to be equipped with a revolutionary in-the-well oil recovery device called THOR. The U.S. oil producer, Santa Maria Energy, LLC (SME) located in Santa Barbara County, California USA, will utilise a…

Thermal enhanced oil recovery specialist, Cavitas Energy, is the most recent innovative technology firm to receive funding support from technology accelerator, the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC). Developing an industry-changing technological solution for heavy oil, Cavitas has been awarded funding which will be dedicated to the fast-track development of their 3rd Thermal Heavy Oil Recovery…

Cavitas Energy, international enhanced oil recovery specialist, has announced that bespoke reservoir modelling will be the latest addition to their current portfolio of services. Working in partnership with Rock Flow Dynamics (RFD), the developers of subsurface analysis technology tNavigator®, Cavitas will spearhead small and large scale reservoir modelling of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques and…

Cavitas Energy, the Enhanced Oil Recovery Specialist, has seen continued growth with the appointment of Design and Manufacturing Engineer Ray Lawrence. Joining from Peak Well Systems as R & D Testing Specialist, Ray brings more than 12 years of Oil and Gas engineering experience to the team at Cavitas. Cavitas have secured Ray at a…