BreakThru™ Barrier Device

Produce well fluids without restrictions using this low-cost ISO V0 certified well barrier.

Nine’s patented BreakThru™ technology features a proprietary high-strength glass material built to withstand downhole conditions up to 10,000 psi (68.9MPa) differential pressure. An intervention-actuated ISO-certified well barrier, this tool effectively isolates wellbore reservoir pressure at a lower cost.

Run on the bottom of the tubing and/or below a packer BHA, the BreakThru™ Barrier Device isolates the tubing and acts as a barrier to set hydraulic packers. Once the packer is set the completion can be tested against it. The basic glass disc can then be knocked out with coil tubing, slickline, or drop bar, allowing the wellbore fluids to be produced up the full ID of the production tubing without restrictions.

  • ISO 14998 V0 / ISO 14310 V0 and ISO 28781 certified well barrier
  • Does not require Nine personnel to RIH and operate
  • Patented, low-cost technology for wells with planned intervention
  • Easy, reliable removal by wireline jar or milling operation
  • RIH as an integrated part of the completion
  • Can be run in hostile environments (H2S and CO2)
  • Debris-tolerant pressure activation
  • Full-bore access post-opening

BreakThru™ Pump Open Barrier Device

Achieve full-bore ID at TD from the surface

With this bi-directional plug, operators can cost-effectively set their production packer and test tubing. Designed according to ISO 14310V0 and ISO 14998V0 specifications, the BreakThru Pump Open Barrier Device from Nine Energy Service is run in-hole as part of the tubing string in a closed position.

Once it reaches TD, the plug can be opened remotely from the surface by applying pressure to a preset differential, set in 500 psi increments. Once differential pressure is achieved, the glass barrier shatters into fine sand-like particles, leaving a full-bore ID.

  • Highly engineered, V0 gas-tight barrier
  • Efficient and easy removal via surface pressure
  • Full tubing ID
  • Can be run as tubing test-barrier, packer-setting device, and well barrier
  • Proven track record with 1,000+ U.S. land installations, 99.97% successful
  • Low-cost solution

BreakThru™ Single-Cycle Barrier Device

Nine’s pressure-actuated BreakThru™ Single-Cycle Barrier Device performs reliably in all harsh environments.

Nine’s patented BreakThru™ Single-Cycle Barrier Device features a proprietary high-strength glass material built to withstand downhole conditions up to 10,000 psi (68.9MPa) differential pressure. This interventionless, pressure-actuated, ISO-certified well barrier cost-effectively isolates wellbore reservoir pressure.

Unlike the BreakThru™ Pump Open Barrier Device, which requires applied differential pressure to activate, the Single-Cycle Barrier Device is activated when a preset pressure is applied. The opening of the Single-Cycle Barrier Device is completely independent of the differential pressure below. This gives the operator full flexibility to set hydraulic packers, inflow test DHSV, and test the tubing and packer from above, along with any other required tests. The opening system is protected, ensuring proper function in all harsh environments. Once all preset pressure is surpassed, the device activates, allowing wellbore fluids to be produced up the full ID of the production tubing without restriction.

  • ISO 14998 V0, ISO 14310 V0, and ISO 28781 certified well barrier
  • Does not require Nine personnel to RIH and operate
  • Reduced rig time over wireline plugs, no intervention needed
  • Preset activation pressure
  • Easy remote removal by surface applied pressure
  • RIH as an integrated part of the completion
  • Can be run in hostile environments (H2S and CO2)
  • Full-bore access post-opening
  • Patented technology


BreakThru™ Multi-Cycle Barrier Device

Nine’s premium ISO V0-certified well barrier offers full flexibility with up to 12 pressure cycles.

Nine’s patented BreakThru™ Multi-Cycle Barrier Device features a proprietary high-strength glass material built to withstand downhole conditions up to 10,000 psi (68.9MPa) differential pressure. This interventionless, pressure-actuated, ISO-certified well barrier cost-effectively isolates wellbore reservoir pressure.

Unlike the BreakThru™ Single-Cycle Barrier Device, the Multi-Cycle Barrier Device allows up to 15 pressure cycles before activating/opening. This gives the operator greater flexibility to set hydraulic packers, inflow test DHSV, and test the tubing and packer from above, along with any other required tests. The integrated counter system registers the pressure cycles and self-calibrates, ensuring proper function in all harsh environments. Once all preset pressure cycles are set, the device activates, allowing wellbore fluids to be produced up the full ID of the production tubing without restriction.

  • ISO 14998 V0, ISO 14310 V0 and ISO 28781-certified well barrier
  • Does not require Nine personnel to RIH and operate
  • Reduced rig time over wireline plugs, no intervention needed
  • Self-calibrating counter system allowing multiple pressure cycles
  • Easy remote removal by surface-applied pressure
  • RIH as an integrated part of the completion
  • Can be run in hostile environments (H2S and CO2)
  • Debris-tolerant pressure activation
  • Full-bore access post-opening
  • Patented technology

BreakThru™ Barrier Device Resources

BreakThru™ Barrier Device

View the tech sheet to learn more about the high-strength glass technology that isolates wellbore pressure at lower cost and withstands 10K psi.

BreakThru™ Pump Open Barrier Device

View the technical specs to see how the BreakThru™ Pump Open Barrier Device can optimize your operation.

BreakThru™ Single-Cycle Barrier Device

View the tech sheet to see how this tool is a reliable, pressure-actuated well barrier with high-strength glass for harsh environments.

BreakThru™ Multi-Cycle Barrier Device

View the tech sheet for Nine's ISO V0-certified well barrier—flexible with up to 12 pressure cycles, ensuring optimal performance.

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