Superior Performance: Your Deep Water Multi-Service Provider
When you hear the words "deep water service provider", there's only one name that should stand out. And that name is...
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When you hear the words "deep water service provider", there's only one name that should stand out. And that name is Superior Performance. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that cover a wide range of work scopes associated with deep water drilling and completions.
What truly sets us apart in the oil and gas or deep water drilling world is our ability to provide multiple services with just two highly skilled individuals on the rig. In this blog post, let us show you how Superior Performance is reshaping the deep water sector.
About Superior Performance
We aren't your run-of-the-mill service provider. We go above and beyond to deliver top-tier tools and services to drilling contractors and operators. With our extensive knowledge of rig operations, we don't just solve problems; we prevent them. Our innovative products and solutions are meticulously designed to ensure minimal downtime at the rig site, making us an indispensable partner in the industry.
Our Deep Water Services
At Superior Performance, our service portfolio is as diverse as the challenges of the deep water sector. Here are some of the key services we proudly offer:
Tubular Management
Managing tubulars efficiently is a cornerstone of successful drilling operations. We excel in coordinating tubular movements from the pipe yard to below the rotary. With Superior generating logistic plans and managing tubular handling at the rig site, you can rest assured that we will optimize performance and ensure everything proceeds smoothly.
Thread Inspection
Our field service supervisors conduct visual inspections of seals and threads on both new and used semi-premium and premium threaded connections, scrutinize pipe bodies for damage, and verify that connections are adequately prepared for either field deployment or storage.
Furthermore, at the rig site, we ensure that tubulars are aptly prepped for running and all connection makeup graphs comply with the original equipment manufacturer's parameters.
HPDU (High-Pressure Drilling Unit)
In the demanding high-pressure environment of deep water drilling, having a reliable HPDU is non-negotiable. That’s why Superior Performance offers the SPI HPDU Power Series—including the Power X and Power XC—engineered to deliver clean, continuous performance during completions and workovers.
These filtration units are designed to protect your wellbore, maximize equipment life, and reduce costly downtime. With a 15,000 psi pressure rating and the ability to handle up to 18 barrels per minute, the Power X and Power XC are ideal for high-demand circulation projects in deepwater and land-based operations.
Equipped with a dual-side filtration system, these units allow one side to filter while the other is cleaned—eliminating downtime during screen changes. Digital monitoring capabilities give you real-time visibility into pressure drops and plugging, enhancing safety and reducing personnel exposure. With bypass functionality and double isolation valves, these units offer the flexibility and reliability your operation demands.
Onsite installation is fast and efficient, allowing your team to maintain peak performance without interruption. When every second counts, the SPI HPDU Power Series ensures your system is clean, protected, and ready for anything.
PowerWire Lift Frame Services
Efficient lifting operations are pivotal on offshore rigs. The Superior PowerWire was designed to save valuable time throughout the lifting process by using the e-frame for E-line and slick line operations and increase safety. The PowerWire 520- and 770-ton wireline lift frame offers the superior strength and quality you expect from a Superior Performance product.
Built for ultra deepwater conditions, this patent-pending lift frame is DNV and ABS approved, dropped-objects tested, and Class 1 Division 1 and D.V.2 compliant. With its 10,000-pound hydraulic hoist, dual brake system, and rotating e-frame, the PowerWire ensures smooth, safe, and powerful lifting across a range of operations—including completions, recompletions, workovers, and P&A campaigns.
Features like interchangeable pivoting lift-subs, a wireless load cell with anti-2-block, and an 8-inch profile pin help boost safety and performance. Operators gain superior speed control through the compact control stand located directly on the rig floor, and the unit transitions effortlessly between lift and transport modes, making it as mobile as it is mission-ready.
PowerXFlow Surface Test Tree
Superior Performance offers both the PowerXFlow 500 Ton Surface Test Tree and the PowerXFlow 750 Ton Surface Test Tree, each built to meet the extreme demands of ultra deepwater environments.
Both models feature a 10,000 psi working pressure, 5.75" internal diameter, and have been load-tested up to 1 million pounds axial, ensuring exceptional strength and reliability. The 500 Ton model includes a 10 ¾" lift-sub with a 7 1/16" 10K flange, ball valves, a 2" hydraulic plug valve, and a streamlined hydraulic panel for efficient control. The 750 Ton model includes similar robust features with added capacity for heavier lifting requirements.
With the PowerXFlow Series tools, both units are dropped-objects certified, equipped with swivels for fast rig-up, and designed for non-flowback operations—delivering safety, performance, and mobility when it matters most.
Reducing Personnel On Board (POB)
One of our most significant achievements is our ability to provide up to five different services with just two highly skilled professionals on the rig. Traditionally, utilizing one provider per service would require anywhere from 8 to 10 personnel on board.
By choosing Superior Performance for these services, rig operators can limit personnel to just two individuals. This not only saves valuable bed space on the rig, but also significantly reduces daily costs. It's a game-changer for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the deep water sector.
Streamlined Invoicing
Managing multiple service providers can often lead to a convoluted invoicing process. At Superior Performance, we simplify this by offering multiple services under one roof. This not only keeps AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) costs down but also streamlines the invoicing process, reducing the complexity of managing numerous invoices. It's a win-win for both efficiency and cost management.
Superior Performance's Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
At Superior Performance, we are not merely a service provider; we are your partner in the success of deep water drilling operations. Our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and efficiency shines through in the diverse range of services we offer and our unique ability to provide multiple services with just two personnel on board.
By choosing Superior Performance, drilling contractors and operators can experience unmatched performance in every facet of their operations, from reduced costs to streamlined processes. In the deep water sector, Superior Performance truly stands out as the ultimate multi-service provider.
About Superior Performance
Superior Performance is a leader in the premium tubular business. Our extensive knowledge of rig operations allows us to prevent problems and offer innovative products to avoid downtime at the rig site. Our offerings include: Multi-Service Provider, Rental Tools, Power Equipment. Other offerings include: thread inspection services, casing I.D caliper and Laser Tally.
At Superior Performance, our team provides drilling contractors and operators with a wide range of construction services to cover most work scopes associated with rig/drilling packages and upgrades, refurbishment, and repair.