wellANT
wellANT Nozzle Head – Technical Overview
wellANT is a modular, erosion-based downhole tool designed for internal interventions in complex wells. The system uses Water Abrasive Suspension (WAS) technology for mechanical-free material removal in sensitive environments. The tool is engineered to operate in live wells and supports a variety of P&A and intervention scenarios.
Current Technical Status
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 6
- Deployment system: Topside Drive System (TSDS) via Drill Pipe
- Tested depth: Up to 300 m
- Deployment readiness: Q3 2025 – operational testing planned to achieve TRL 9
- Drive method: Mechanical rotation + feed from topside
- Fluid system: Standard mud circuit + garnet abrasive injection
- Cutting method: Controlled erosion, no spark or heat generation
- Tool footprint: Compact (for standard offshore integration)
- Swivel & packer options: Configurable based on application
- Integration: Compatible with standard BHA components
- Service support: ANT AG internal engineering + remote diagnostics available
Do you have any questions?
Our sales team will be happy to help. You can reach us by phone Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Blog
ANT in March 2026: Subsea Intervention & P&A in Rio & Perth
Two key events, two technical talks: Subsea Intervention & Well Integrity (SPE Rio) and Decommissioning/P&A (EXA Perth). Meet ANT on site.
Meet our ANT EOD experts – two opportunities for a good conversation about explosive ordnance disposal
Visit ANT at ENFORCE TAC 2026 (February 23–25, Nuremberg) or meet us in Bad Kissingen. Live demo: MACE compatible with the ROV tEODor (Telerob). WAS cold cutting for EOD/IEDD.
ANT AG joins EMDAD at ADIPEC 2025
EMDAD as exhibitor at ADIPEC 2025—and ANT AG will join as a co-exhibitor. At our booth, ANT AG will focus on wellANT: the next-generation erosion tool based on Water Abrasive Suspension (WAS) technology.