# IPI Packers: Made Differently, Perform Better

> Discover our robust inflatables and metal expandables serving a wide range of industries \- energy, natural resources, minerals, mining, and construction\.

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## Pages
- [Home](https://ipipackers.com/): Made differently, perform better\. Discover why IPI is a market leader for inflatable packers and associated equipment across a variety of downhole industries\.
- [Oil \& Gas](https://ipipackers.com/oil-gas/): We manufactures proven inflatable packers and expandable solutions designed to meet downhole challenges in the oil, gas, CCS and geothermal industries\.
- [News \& Media](https://ipipackers.com/news-media/): Stay updated with IPI Packers' latest news, press releases, and industry insights\. Discover innovations, partnerships, and events shaping the leading inflatable packer and expandable technology\.
- [Locations](https://ipipackers.com/locations/): We are where you need us, supplying the best inflatable packers and associated equipment for the world's oil \& gas, mining, groundwater, geothermal, and civil industries\. 
- [Product Library](https://ipipackers.com/product-library/): Explore IPI’s comprehensive Product Library, where industry\-specific applications connect you directly to the right inflatable packer solutions\. Browse by sector and application to discover engineered systems supporting mining, oil \& gas, geothermal, groundwater, and geotechnical operations\.

## Case Studies
- [Enabling Rigless Platform Conductor Cutting in the North Sea](https://ipipackers.com/case-study/rigless-platform-conductor-cutting/): Discover how IPI Packers developed a purpose\-built inflatable packer that enabled our customer to overcome severe tie\-back restrictions during a complex North Sea conductor removal campaign\. The customised solution delivered reliable sealing, anchoring, centralisation and recoverability, allowing 24 wells to be safely cut while achieving zero environmental discharge and zero non\-productive time\.
- [Quick Screen Repair: HydroFORM Liner™ Fixes Damaged Screens in Water Wells](https://ipipackers.com/case-study/hydroform-liner-reliable-a-fix-for-damaged-screens/): Learn how the HydroFORM Liner™ repaired a damaged 16″ water well in North America, restoring strength, reliability, and long\-term performance with minimal downtime\.
- [One Shot Cementing System: Efficient Cementing Method for Open\-Ended Holes](https://ipipackers.com/case-study/one-shot-cementing-system-efficient-cementing-method-for-open-ended-holes/): IPI’s One Shot Cementing System enabled safe, single\-run packer inflation and cementing for Silver City Drilling’s deep dewatering well in Australia\.
- [Salt Cavern Abandonment Solution: Rigless Inflatable Bridge Plug in the Texas Gulf Coast](https://ipipackers.com/case-study/case-study-inflatable-bridge-plug-enabled-rigless-abandonment-of-a-salt-cavern-storage-well-in-the-texas-gulf-coast/): IPI’s Permanent Inflatable Bridge Plug sealed a Texas Gulf Coast salt cavern well safely and riglessly, cutting costs and meeting decommissioning rules\.
- [Offshore PCP Installation: InflataLOK® Enables Rigless Deployment in Nippleless Tubing](https://ipipackers.com/case-study/case-study-inflatalok-enables-rigless-offshore-installation-of-an-insert-progressing-cavity-pump-in-nippleless-tubing/): IPI’s InflataLOK® nipple\-less I\-PCP anchor enabled rigless deployment and restored oil production for a major offshore operator in Asia Pacific\.

## News
- [ADIA DRILL \| 22–24 September 2026](https://ipipackers.com/news/drill-2026/): Visit IPI Packers at Booth 16 during DRILL 2026 to discover advanced inflatable packer systems, hydrogeological testing technologies, and drilling solutions for mining applications\.
- [ACG CAVING \| 11–13 August 2026](https://ipipackers.com/news/caving-2026/): Meet IPI Packers at CAVING 2026 in Mongolia to discover inflatable packer technologies for hydraulic fracturing, rock stress testing, hydrogeological investigations, and underground mining applications\.
- [ADIPEC \| 2\-5 November 2026](https://ipipackers.com/news/adipec-2026/): Meet us at ADIPEC 2026 to explore our latest inflatable and expandable technologies\. Visit our Booth CN41 from 2–5 November to meet our team and explore our leading technology and solutions\.
- [The Mining Show \| 16\-17 November 2026](https://ipipackers.com/news/the-mining-show-2026/): IPI Packers joins The Mining Show 2026 in Dubai to showcase advanced inflatable packer technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining and groundwater projects\. Connect with our experts to explore innovative subsurface and rehabilitation solutions\.
- [ISRM CouFrac \| 20–23 September 2026](https://ipipackers.com/news/isrm-coufrac-2026/): Visit IPI Packers at Booth 16 during DRILL 2026 to discover advanced inflatable packer systems, hydrogeological testing technologies, and drilling solutions for mining applications\.

## Products
- [STX\-60 Well Testing](https://ipipackers.com/product/well-testing-tool-stx/): The leading well testing tool with an integral down\-hole shut\-in capability and setting tool, enabling more advanced permeability testing\. It can be paired with the Portable Digital Flow Skid, integrated with proprietary FlowPRO software, the system supports accurate and reliable permeability testing and hydraulic fracturing operations\.
- [Standard Wireline Packer System \(SWiPS®\)](https://ipipackers.com/product/swips/): World\-leading tool for permeability testing in deep and demanding core holes, available as standard in a range of sizes and formats\. It can be paired with the Portable Digital Flow Skid, integrated with proprietary FlowPRO™ software, the system supports accurate and reliable permeability testing operations\.
- [Drill and Drop Plug](https://ipipackers.com/product/drill-and-drop-plug/): A sacrificial inflatable bridge plug designed to create a reliable false bottom for cementing and grouting operations\. It simplifies removal, reduces rig time, and improves operational efficiency in mining, groundwater, geotechnical, and construction projects\.
- [Annular Expandable Barrier \(AXB\)](https://ipipackers.com/product/annular-expandable-barrier-axb/): AXB is a next\-generation annular expandable barrier that delivers a permanent, gas\-tight, bidirectional seal for reliable zonal isolation in demanding wellbore conditions\. Engineered for durability and flexibility, it provides a fully customizable expandable solution compatible with a wide range of casing and completion designs\.
- [ISR Injection Packer](https://ipipackers.com/product/in-situ-recovery-isr-injection-packer/): High\-performance inflatable system designed for in\-situ recovery and solution mining operations\. It delivers reliable zonal isolation, optimized flow control, and chemical\-resistant sealing in demanding downhole environments\.

## Team Members
- [Joel Adams](https://ipipackers.com/team-member/joel-adams/)
- [Dave Knell](https://ipipackers.com/team-member/dave-knell/)
- [Masoud Jangani](https://ipipackers.com/team-member/masoud-jangani/)
- [Stuart Brown](https://ipipackers.com/team-member/stuart-brown/)
- [Clem Rowe](https://ipipackers.com/team-member/clem-rowe/)

## Applications
- [Permeability Testing](https://ipipackers.com/application/permeability-testing/)
- [Hydraulic Fracturing](https://ipipackers.com/application/hydraulic-fracturing/)
- [Well Completion \& Rehabilitation](https://ipipackers.com/application/well-completion-rehabilitation/)
- [Grouting Products](https://ipipackers.com/application/grouting-products/)
- [Well Intervention](https://ipipackers.com/application/well-intervention/)

## Featured
- [Featured](https://ipipackers.com/featured/featured/)

## Industry
- [Mining Water Geotech \& more](https://ipipackers.com/industry/mining-water-geotechnical/)
- [Oil \& Gas](https://ipipackers.com/industry/oil-gas/)

## News Type
- [Publication](https://ipipackers.com/news-type/news/publication/)
- [News](https://ipipackers.com/news-type/news/)
- [Events](https://ipipackers.com/news-type/news/events/)

## Page Type
- [Application](https://ipipackers.com/page-type/application/)
- [Generic](https://ipipackers.com/page-type/generic/)
- [Industry](https://ipipackers.com/page-type/industry/)

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