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    WO2014/035285 – A method of electromagnetic defectoscopy for multi-string wells and the electromagnetic downhole defectoscope
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    US 9,982,526 – Method and apparatus for spectral noise logging
  • ChorusX

    The industry’s most advanced acoustic sensing and analysis platform Bringing a new level of clarity, precision, and certainty to well system acoustics A flowing well is full of sound encoded with information about the flow that created it. This, and the fact that sound energy penetrates through well and reservoir materials, is why acoustics has become a powerful diagnostic technique for locating and characterising flow. However, the fidelity and resolution of the sound recording, and the effectiveness of processing and analysis technologies all have a direct bearing on the accuracy and certainty of the diagnosis and resulting decisions.   The well reservoir system is a challenging environment for capturing and analysing the high-fidelity sound required for precise diagnostics. There is a combination of materials and fluids with different acoustic properties, multiple boundaries and mechanical noise that act together to create a complex spectrum of acoustic energy. Decoding the sound and extracting useful flow information from this cacophony requires a special combination of technology, expertise, and experience.   TGT has been advancing the use of acoustics to locate and characterise flow in the well system for two decades. The Chorus brand is already recognised for its sensitivity and dynamic range when capturing high-fidelity flow sounds. Our new generation ChorusX platform takes this acoustic capability to a whole new level to deliver exceptional precision, clarity and certainty. ChorusX brochure ChorusX ingredients ChorusX is the sum of many parts that work in concert to deliver a range of important benefits to analysts and customers. Each ingredient is special in its own way, but the big wins occur when they are multiplied together.   Features Explained Benefits ChorusX has been designed to overcome the limitations of conventional acoustic technology and to provide the three essential capabilities of an effective flow-finding resource.   Reach Ultrahigh sensitivity and extreme dynamic range give ChorusX the spatial and audible reach to record the furthest and quietest flows.   Identify Four new high-definition acoustic maps enable analysts to recognise and distinguish different types of flow easily and confidently.   Locate Eight high-definition array sensors and a unique phase analysis engine work join forces to pinpoint flow sources everywhere in the well system in depth, and radial distance. Diagnostics products and applications Well systems perform by connecting the right fluids to the right places, and mapping flow dynamics downhole is essential to keeping wells safe, clean and productive. ChorusX provides asset teams with the flow insights they need to manage well and reservoir performance more effectively.   As an integral part of TGT’s ‘True Flow’ and ‘True Integrity’ diagnostic systems, ChorusX capability is available through a range of application-specific answer products. Through these answer products, ChorusX delivers clear, complementary answers that enable analysts and customers to reach an accurate diagnosis more efficiently. A robust and accurate picture of the well system enables better decisions and positive outcomes. This means that, when remediation plans are being implemented, there is a greater prospect of first-time success.   True Flow products help asset teams to understand flow dynamics between the reservoir formations and the well completion. Notably, these answer products reveal flow where it matters most—at the reservoir. Some of the distinct True Flow applications and benefits brought by ChorusX include fracture assessment, delineating active formations, and distinguishing between reservoir flow and completion flow.   True Integrity / Seal Integrity products help asset teams to validate the performance of seals and barriers throughout the well system, including packers, cemented annuli, tubulars, and valves. Typical applications for ChorusX include revealing low-rate leaks, tracing the source of B and C annulus pressure, and resolving leaks in close proximity to each other. Resources Platform flyers(8) Hardware specifications(7) Case studies(36) Technical papers(128) Intellectual property(48) More(45) Product flyers(22) System flyers(2) White papers(0) Product animations(21) Resources

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    TGT Diagnostics #KnowYourFlow camapign wins Gold at the Transform Awards MEA 2023

    Dubai, UAE – 24 May 2023   TGT announced today that its ‘Horizontal Flow powered by Cascade3 brand strategy and brand campaign won Gold for “Best visual identity from the energy and utilities sector” , as well as ‘highly commended’ in two other categories for 'Best Development of a New Brand Within an Existing Brand Portfolio' and 'Best Strategic or Creative Development of a New Brand', at the tenth annual Transform Awards MEA 2023.   This is the third cluster of brand accolades TGT received from the Transform awards, following its previous Gold and Silver success for the total brand transformation of its ‘TGT Diagnostics’ parent brand and Pulse1 brand strategy.   This is a tremendous achievement for the company and a credit to our talented brand team”, commented Ken Feather, Chief Marketing Officer, TGT. “We engineered and produced all aspects of the Horizontal Flow powered by Cascade3 brand, from consumer research to positioning, developing brand codes, sales collateral, media content and executing an ambitious communications campaign #KnowYourFlow. To win alongside so many iconic brands and professional brand agencies is an outstanding result. I’m very proud of the team”, continued Ken.   Horizontal Flow powered by Cascade3 technology delivers accurate assessments of flow dynamics in horizontal wells, enabling asset teams to manage well and reservoir performance more effectively, helping energy producers keep wells safe, clean and productive.   “Horizontal wells promise enormous efficiency and economic gains but are notoriously challenging to manage. Horizontal Flow with Cascade3 solves many of the diagnostic challenges faced by Reservoir and Production Engineers, providing them with the insights they need to reduce operating costs and energy consumption and increase ultimate recovery.” added Ken. Established in 2009, the annual Transform Awards recognise the most innovative, creative and successful brand work across the world. Covering seven regions, this prestigious awards programme focuses on specific aspects of the branding process and provides a platform to benchmark and showcase exemplary work in brand strategy and development.   Andrew Thomas, publishing editor of Transform magazine and founder of the Transform Awards, says, “For the past 10 years, the Transform Awards has benchmarked the best of brand strategy, creativity and design in the Middle East and Africa region. Tonight’s ceremony truly demonstrated the transformative power of brand strategy and design, and we look forward to carrying on these celebrations over the next decade.   TGT continues to focus on providing diagnostic solutions that help the oil and gas industry reduce emissions and achieve carbon-zero targets, enabling a sustainable energy future for everyone. Transform Awards MEA 2023 winners

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    CS037 Total Flow

    Challenge A high gas–oil ratio leads to unnecessarily high carbon emissions, lower oil production and increased carbon-per-barrel rates. Managing and processing excess gas requires substantial energy and capital expenditure for surface infrastructure and facilities. In this case, the aim was to identify zones for gas shut-off that would enable the operator to optimise surface infrastructure capacity, maximise oil production and minimise carbon footprint.   Well A-1 features a 7 in. x 4-1/2 in. cemented liner across several commingled oil and gas-bearing zones. Developing compartmentalised multi-stacked reservoirs using simplified well completions makes it challenging for diagnostics to determine production allocation, reveal flow assurance issues, understand reservoir connectivity, monitor individual well performance, and forecast total field production.   Gas production had already exceeded the limit of surface processing facilities for well operation with existing production rates, which meant the operator had to choke back production. In addition, the unwanted gas was taking up part of the operator’s pipeline quota and creating other transportation and flow assurance issues. The well contains at least five clastic reservoir zones, each with multiple layers, that are perforated across an interval of more than 1,500 ft. This level of complexity meant that conventional production logging tools were unable to adequately characterise flow or confidently distinguish the main gas-contributing layers. Total Flow example well sketch. Total Flow locates and quantifies wellbore and reservoir flow, and reveals the relationship between the two. Delivered by our True Flow system with Chorus and Cascade technology, Total Flow provides the clarity and insight needed to manage well system performance more effectively. Total Flow is commonly used to diagnose unexpected or undesirable well system behavior, but it can also be used proactively to ensure the well system is working properly. Solution The operator selected TGT’s Total Flow product, with Cascade, Chorus and Indigo as the main technology platforms chosen to perform the well system diagnostic survey. This would reveal which zones were contributing to the production of oil and gas, diagnose wellbore and reservoir flows, and help identify potential well integrity issues such as annulus sealing problems due to poor cement. The solution combines the sensitive, fast-response temperature sensor of the Indigo platform with high-definition acoustic sensing from Chorus that reveals active flow in the well system.   Comprehensive temperature and flow modelling with Cascade enabled TGT analysts to assess and allocate production distribution and provide accurate oil and gas flow profiles across the reservoir zones. The survey also identified active flow layers and recorded characteristic acoustic signals generated by liquid and gas flowing through reservoir media and the wellbore. Pre- and post-workover survey results illustrate the effectiveness of the gas zone isolation programme and resulting decrease of gas production, which enabled surface infrastructure to stay within its operating envelope. Result Total Flow diagnostics quantified the contribution of reservoir layers from five different zones and identified the main gas producing layers, providing a comprehensive flow profile. The operator was able to define active flow units and differentiate between flows through the reservoir matrix, the behind-casing channels and the wellbore completion components.   This enabled the operator to target and conduct an effective remediation plan. The workover involved a 200-ft-long 2-⅞- in. straddle installed to isolate the zone with the highest gas contribution. A post-workover Total Flow survey was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the isolation job. The straddle had isolated 83% of the gas production. This delivered a reduction of 7.9 MMscf per day at surface (equivalent to 2.8 Bscf per year).   Overall, the isolation job was considered highly successful. Identifying the main gas shut-off zones played a crucial role in optimising surface infrastructure, maximising oil production, and minimising carbon footprint for this well.

  • Decarbonise with diagnostics

    Decarbonise with diagnosticsDecarbonise with diagnostics Overview Decarbonise video Greenhouse gas emissions How can TGT help? Applications Go to section OverviewDecarbonise videoGreenhouse gas emissionsHow can TGT help?Applications Home Search Results Global warming, climate change, and hydrocarbons Today, global warming is an existential crisis facing our planet and all of its inhabitants. Climate science tells us that if global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the impact could become catastrophic and irreversible.   In the oil and gas industry, we are all aware of the very real impact the climate crisis is having on society and the planet. Whilst we provide energy for the world to prosper, the way most of this energy is produced as well as consumed, is ultimately leading to climate change.   Whilst we continue to develop clean energy solutions, the reality is that ~56% of the global energy mix continues to come from hydrocarbons, and it will take years, if not decades, before the balance shifts to cleaner sources. Global warming, climate change, with diagnostics Today, global warming is an existential crisis facing our planet and all of its inhabitants. Climate science tells us that if global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the impact could become catastrophic and irreversible.   In the oil and gas industry, we are all aware of the very real impact the climate crisis is having on society and the planet. Whilst we provide energy for the world to prosper, the way most of this energy is produced as well as consumed, is ultimately leading to climate change.   Whilst we continue to develop clean energy solutions, the reality is that ~56% of the global energy mix continues to come from hydrocarbons, and it will take years, if not decades, before the balance shifts to cleaner sources. Watch our video to find out moreGreenhouse gas emissions in GtCO2e Every barrel of oil or gas equivalent has a carbon overhead because of the energy consumed to produce it, the flaring of gas, and the leakage or venting of methane from well infrastructure. In 2019, upstream activities released ~2.9 GtCO2e, or ~6% of the total annual greenhouse gases produced by human activity.   As suppliers of energy to society, our industry has a vital role to play in taking action today to achieve a low-carbon future.   TGT is at the forefront of this with our diagnostics-led sustainability framework. With this, our role is to help oil and gas producers deliver energy through the transition, but with significantly lower environmental impact. Every barrel of oil or gas equivalent has a carbon overhead because of the energy consumed to produce it, the flaring of gas, and the leakage or venting of methane from well infrastructure. In 2019, upstream activities released ~2.9 GtCO2e, or ~6% of the total annual greenhouse gases produced by human activity.   As suppliers of energy to society, our industry has a vital role to play in taking action today to achieve a low-carbon future.   TGT is at the forefront of this with our diagnostics-led sustainability framework. With this, our role is to help oil and gas producers deliver energy through the transition, but with significantly lower environmental impact. How can TGT help you reduce your carbon footprint? TGT is a different kind of company. Our unique technology and fresher thinking take us beyond the traditional restrictions of the wellbore, seeing more, seeing further. We create powerful diagnostics that help you to keep wells safe, clean and productive.   Our diagnostics help operators and regulators achieve their NetZero targets by revealing inefficiencies in energy-intensive operations and locating sources of greenhouse gas. Equipped with the right information, our customers can take evasive action to improve energy efficiency, decarbonise operations and reduce environmental impact. We’re out of time. Not options.We’re out of time. Not options.Applications There are several areas where TGT can help you to reduce emissions and support your sustainability targets: Energy and resource efficiency Flaring Methane emissions Pollution Water management Carbon capture and storage Enabling cleaner energy

  • Pollution

    PollutionPollution Overview Reduce fugitive emissions Secure abandoned wells Eliminate Pollution Go to section OverviewReduce fugitive emissionsSecure abandoned wellsEliminate Pollution Home Search Results Oil and other liquids can leak from active wells and abandoned or ‘orphaned’ wells. TGT diagnostics locate the source and flowpaths of rogue leaks so they can be sealed off, reducing pollution.Reduce fugitive emissions Well systems are designed to connect high-pressure oil or gas in deep underground reservoirs to surface flowlines securely with full containment. Rigorous industry standards necessitate the presence of at least two ‘integrity barriers’ between produced fluids and the environment outside of the well system. Occasionally, one or more barriers can fail allowing fluids to escape, sometimes with dire consequences.   Apart from the major oil leaks that make headlines, some smaller oil and gas leaks can continue undetected for years, especially if they are hidden underground or migrate far from the well system. TGT’s Seal Integrity products are designed to locate even the smallest seal failure anywhere within the well system, enabling precise targeted repair. Used proactively, the same diagnostics can be used routinely to ensure well barriers are intact at all times, reducing fugitive emissions. MULTI-SEAL INTEGRITY CASE STUDY Methane emissions from upstream oil and gas operations are 1.9 GtCO2e annually. Secure orphan and abandoned wells Orphan wells typically have no legal owner and may have been abandoned without undergoing a proper decommissioning or plugging process. Methane or liquid emissions from orphan wells can be significant contaminants, especially when the number of orphan or incorrectly decommissioned wells is thought to be in the millions globally. The burden of responsibility for these wells typically falls with operators, regulators or local government, and permanently sealing them is a top priority.   Validating well barrier status and revealing emission sources downhole inside the well system is the first step in sealing these wells properly. TGT’s Seal Integrity and Tube Integrity surveys are used to achieve exactly that. Precision diagnostic insights inform and guide the decommissioning agent to design and execute an effective plugging programme. This approach is equally applicable for any well decommissioning operation, not just for orphan wells, helping operators to secure them efficiently and cost effectively. Regulators estimate >3.5 million abandoned wells in US emit 7.1 mtCO2e annually. Eliminate pollution According to the ISO standard for ‘well integrity’ (ISO/TS 16530-2), a typical well system contains 26 potential leak paths that could lead to fluids escaping the well system. This is why the standard calls for a ‘dual barrier’ approach underpinned by routine testing of well barriers. Despite these efforts, oil or other harmful fluids such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can sometimes spill to the environment.   In most cases these spills are visible or detected quickly, enabling operators to take urgent action. However, sometimes they may go undetected for months or years because there is no visible warning. An example of this might be oil or gas flowing to and contaminating aquifers. TGT’s Seal Integrity answer products are specifically aimed at locating unwanted fluid flow anywhere within the well system, enabling precise targeted repair. Used proactively, TGT diagnostics can be used to ensure well barriers are intact at all times, reducing the risk of pollution. PRIMARY SEAL INTEGRITY CASE STUDY A typical well system has 26 potential leak points.

  • Methane emissions

    Methane emissionsMethane emissions Overview Stop methane venting Secure abandoned wells Emissions Go to section OverviewStop methane ventingSecure abandoned wellsEmissions Home Search Results Oil and gas producers vent leaked methane from casing cavities to reduce pressure. TGT’s diagnostics can locate the source and flowpaths of rogue gas leaks, ensuring they can be sealed, thereby reducing the need to vent.Stop methane venting Sustained annulus pressure (SAP/SCP) is caused by a build-up of fugitive fluids such as gas in the annular spaces surrounding well system casings. The casings are designed to withstand high pressure but if this pressure is reached, the gas is diverted to the production stream or vented to atmosphere. The global warming potential of methane is ~80x that of CO2, so even small amounts are damaging and must be contained.   These rogue fluids reach the annulus via seal failures and flowpaths that begin at hydrocarbon-charged formations and continue towards surface causing a build-up of annulus pressure. TGT’s True Flow and Seal Integrity products can locate the source of annular fluids and trace the flowpaths, enabling well operators to target effective repairs and eliminate SAP-related methane venting. Methane has 85x higher global warming potential than CO2. Secure orphan and abandoned wells Orphan wells typically have no legal owner and may have been abandoned without undergoing a proper decommissioning or plugging process. Methane or liquid emissions from orphan wells can be significant contaminants, especially when the number of orphan or incorrectly decommissioned wells is thought to be in the millions globally. The burden of responsibility for these wells typically falls with operators, regulators or local government, and permanently sealing them is a top priority.   Validating well barrier status and revealing emission sources downhole inside the well system is the first step in sealing these wells properly. TGT’s Seal Integrity and Tube Integrity surveys are used to achieve exactly that. Precision diagnostic insights inform and guide the decommissioning agent to design and execute an effective plugging programme. This approach is equally applicable for any well decommissioning operation, not just for orphan wells, helping operators to secure them efficiently and cost effectively. Regulators estimate >3.5 million abandoned wells in US emit 7.1 mtCO2e annually. Reduce fugitive emissions Well systems are designed to connect high-pressure oil or gas in deep underground reservoirs to surface flowlines securely with full containment. Rigorous industry standards necessitate the presence of at least two ‘integrity barriers’ between produced fluids and the environment outside of the well system. Occasionally, one or more barriers can fail allowing fluids to escape, sometimes with dire consequences.   Apart from the major oil leaks that make headlines, some smaller oil and gas leaks can continue undetected for years, especially if they are hidden underground or migrate far from the well system. TGT’s Seal Integrity products are designed to locate even the smallest seal failure anywhere within the well system, enabling precise targeted repair. Used proactively, the same diagnostics can be used routinely to ensure well barriers are intact at all times, reducing fugitive emissions. MULTI-SEAL INTEGRITY CASE STUDYMULTI-SEAL INTEGRITY CASE STUDY Methane emissions from upstream oil and gas operations are 1.9 GtCO2e annually

  • Decarbonise with diagnostics

    Decarbonise with diagnosticsDecarbonise with diagnostics Overview Decarbonise video Greenhouse gas emissions How can TGT help? Applications Go to section OverviewDecarbonise videoGreenhouse gas emissionsHow can TGT help?Applications Home Search Results Global warming, climate change, and hydrocarbons Today, global warming is an existential crisis facing our planet and all of its inhabitants. Climate science tells us that if global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the impact could become catastrophic and irreversible.   In the oil and gas industry, we are all aware of the very real impact the climate crisis is having on society and the planet. Whilst we provide energy for the world to prosper, the way most of this energy is produced as well as consumed, is ultimately leading to climate change.   Whilst we continue to develop clean energy solutions, the reality is that ~56% of the global energy mix continues to come from hydrocarbons, and it will take years, if not decades, before the balance shifts to cleaner sources. Global warming, climate change, with diagnostics Today, global warming is an existential crisis facing our planet and all of its inhabitants. Climate science tells us that if global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the impact could become catastrophic and irreversible.   In the oil and gas industry, we are all aware of the very real impact the climate crisis is having on society and the planet. Whilst we provide energy for the world to prosper, the way most of this energy is produced as well as consumed, is ultimately leading to climate change.   Whilst we continue to develop clean energy solutions, the reality is that ~56% of the global energy mix continues to come from hydrocarbons, and it will take years, if not decades, before the balance shifts to cleaner sources. Watch our video to find out moreGreenhouse gas emissions in GtCO2e Every barrel of oil or gas equivalent has a carbon overhead because of the energy consumed to produce it, the flaring of gas, and the leakage or venting of methane from well infrastructure. In 2019, upstream activities released ~2.9 GtCO2e, or ~6% of the total annual greenhouse gases produced by human activity.   As suppliers of energy to society, our industry has a vital role to play in taking action today to achieve a low-carbon future.   TGT is at the forefront of this with our diagnostics-led sustainability framework. With this, our role is to help oil and gas producers deliver energy through the transition, but with significantly lower environmental impact. Every barrel of oil or gas equivalent has a carbon overhead because of the energy consumed to produce it, the flaring of gas, and the leakage or venting of methane from well infrastructure. In 2019, upstream activities released ~2.9 GtCO2e, or ~6% of the total annual greenhouse gases produced by human activity.   As suppliers of energy to society, our industry has a vital role to play in taking action today to achieve a low-carbon future.   TGT is at the forefront of this with our diagnostics-led sustainability framework. With this, our role is to help oil and gas producers deliver energy through the transition, but with significantly lower environmental impact. How can TGT help you reduce your carbon footprint? TGT is a different kind of company. Our unique technology and fresher thinking take us beyond the traditional restrictions of the wellbore, seeing more, seeing further. We create powerful diagnostics that help you to keep wells safe, clean and productive.   Our diagnostics help operators and regulators achieve their NetZero targets by revealing inefficiencies in energy-intensive operations and locating sources of greenhouse gas. Equipped with the right information, our customers can take evasive action to improve energy efficiency, decarbonise operations and reduce environmental impact. We’re out of time. Not options.We’re out of time. Not options.Applications There are several areas where TGT can help you to reduce emissions and support your sustainability targets: Energy and resource efficiency Flaring Methane emissions Pollution Water management Carbon capture and storage Enabling cleaner energy

  • True Flow Products
    Horizontal Flow

    Flow diagnostics perfected for horizontal wells TGT’s Horizontal Flow product powered by Cascade3 technology overcomes the drawbacks of conventional production surveys, delivering a continuous flow profile in a wide variety of completion and reservoir scenarios, including fractured formations.  Hydrocarbon reservoirs are generally more horizontal in shape than vertical, so it makes sense that horizontal wells drilled through them provide more contact and productivity than vertical wells. However, the economic and efficiency gains of horizontal wells is matched by the complexity of managing them and the reservoirs they drain. This hefty task rests with the asset teams that must recover the maximum quantity of hydrocarbons in the safest, cleanest, and most economical way possible. Horizontal Flow brochure TGT’s new Horizontal Flow diagnostics product has been created to provide asset teams with the flow insights they need to manage horizontal well and reservoir performance more effectively.   Underpinning Horizontal Flow diagnostics is the all-new Cascade3 flow analysis platform. Cascade3 is purpose-built for horizontal wells and incorporates the industry’s most advanced thermodynamic and hydrodynamic modelling codes to transform temperature, pressure, and other well system data into continuous reservoir flow profiles. Crucially, the flow profiles reflect flow activity in and out of the reservoir, delivering the truest picture possible of inflow and outflow downhole, even in the most challenging wells. Challenges Understanding flow dynamics in the well system is the key to unlocking better well and reservoir performance, and this is especially true for horizontal wells. Flow inside the wellbore of a horizontal well can be challenging to decipher, but flow outside is even more complex, and way beyond the reach of conventional production surveys.   Horizontal Flow powered by Cascade3 can decode the complex scenarios that are typical in horizontal wells, revealing flow where it matters most—at the reservoir. This enables asset teams to solve daily challenges with confidence and certainty. Accessing reliable flow profiles Locating water/gas breakthrough Maintaining an accurate reservoir model Measuring effective pay length Making accurate reserves assessments Revealing crossflow Assessing ICDs and packers Assessing fractures Making accurate production forecasts Optimising completion designs Benefits Horizontal Flow with Cascade3 is the most powerful flow diagnostic resource ever created for horizontal well systems. The range of benefits provided is perfectly aligned with the needs of Reservoir Engineers in managing reservoir performance, and Production Engineers in managing well performance. The accurate and continuous flow profiles from Horizontal Flow are fundamental to driving both. Increase ultimate recovery Reduce opex and unit cost per barrel Reduce CO2 emissions Optimise life-of-asset production Extend economic life of asset Maintain or increase production capacity Minimise water or unwanted gas production Improve dynamic reservoir model Improve sweep efficiency Optimise fracture programs Full benefits table can be found here. Resources Product flyers(22) Case studies(36) Product animations(21) Platform flyers(8) System flyers(2) More(183) Hardware specifications(7) Technical papers(128) Intellectual property(48) White papers(0) Resources Related Systems & Platforms True Flow System Well systems connect reservoirs to the surface so injectors and producers can flow to and from the right place. LEARN MORE Platforms Cascade3 Cascade Chorus Indigo Maxim