Posts Tagged ‘Automation’
CORTEC Announces Acquisition of Power Chokes™
#CORTECnews FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CORTEC Announces Acquisition of Houston-based Power Chokes™ from ADS Services HOUMA, La. (August 1, 2025) – CORTEC, an internationally established U.S. manufacturer of choke, valve and automation products, announced today that it has acquired Power Chokes™ – a long-standing, prominent manufacturer of chokes and pressure control equipment – from ADS…
Read MoreCORTEC – Single Source for Complete Wellhead Wing Assembly
Across adaptable, robust choke designs and reliable, high-quality valve products, CORTEC can provide not only your choke and valve needs but all specialty flowline and automation requirements. Our facilities are licensed under API 6A (Houma 0700/Port Allen 1866), and our manufacturing capabilities include Tees, Crosses, Adapters, Spacers, and Flanges. CORTEC can supply virtually any common…
Read MoreField Trial Summary: Impact of CORTEC Chokes
Field Trial Summary: Impact of CORTEC Automated Production Chokes in Oil and Gas Operations located in the West, Central, and South Texas Regions Problem The primary challenge facing this CORTEC client pertains to the inefficiencies encountered in three operational oilfield areas across Texas. These inefficiencies encompass reduced oil production, increased labor demands—particularly concerning non-productive time—suboptimal…
Read MoreCORTEC’s API 16C Dual Choke Control System
Discover the power of Automation through CORTEC’s API 16C advanced dual choke control system The CX-WC control panel can operate both gear and piston-actuated chokes and easily integrates with CORTEC’s efficient and cost-effective CX-EC 3.0 Setpoint MPD Choke Control System through a single control panel. The CX-WC facilitates both remote and manual operation from the…
Read MoreCORTEC 2024 and Future Aspirations
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary and look toward 2025 and beyond, we are excited about the opportunities ahead for CORTEC. Reflecting on our journey, we appreciate the progress of our team and company and look forward to the vast potential ahead. In 2024, CORTEC achieved key milestones, including expanding our global presence through new…
Read MoreCORTEC Control System Automation Maximizes Your Operation
Control System Automation Maximizes Your Operation Source: Todd Fenn, Product Development Manager for Automation at Cortec Oct 31, 2024 as published in Offshore Engineer Pressure control equipment is the backbone of the Oil and Gas Industry. It is the first and last line of defense in pressure and flow control. Advancements in valves, chokes,…
Read MoreCORTEC in the field!
CORTEC on Location! Scenes from the field as a Cortec team member provides training to end users on electric actuator set up and calibration.
Read MoreCORTEC Launches New CC-HB3.0 Hydra-Balance Choke and Panel System
CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has launched its new CX-HB3.0 Hydra-Balance Choke and Panel System, which offers drilling operations an increased level of value and functionality within Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) and other drilling set point applications. The system, which is API 6A and NACE MR0175 compliant, is a hydraulic […]
Read MoreCortec Launches New CX-RV2.6 Pneumatic Choke Relief System
CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API chokes and valves, has launched the new CORTEC CX-RV2.6 Pneumatic Pressure Relief System. The system, has options to include an API 6A PSL 3 monogrammable choke and comprised of SIL 3 rated components, is designed to provide rapid pressure relief within high-pressure systems, including mud pumps, managed pressure […]
Read MoreShipping Out
Our Houma facility is committed to continue shipping products like these electrically actuated production chokes out of the door! These particular chokes are being shipped this week for U.S. land-based production. Thank you to all of those in the oil and gas industry for your resiliency and dedication during a stressful time in the world. […]
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