What is a capillary tube in oil and gas?

What is a capillary tube in oil and gas?

A key technology for precise control and monitoring in oil and gas extraction

Capillary Tubes for Oil & Gas: High-performance coiled tubing solutions enabling precise chemical injection, hydraulic control, and real-time downhole monitoring to enhance production efficiency and safety.

In the oil and gas industry, a capillary tube is a continuous tube with an extremely small outer diameter and extremely long length, typically supplied in coiled form. It plays a crucial role in modern oil and gas exploration, extraction, and production, serving as a key tool for achieving precise downhole operations and real-time monitoring. Its core applications are primarily manifested in the following areas:

Chemical agent injection: 

Through capillary tubes, operators can precisely deliver specific doses of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, or pour point depressants to designated locations thousands of meters below the surface, effectively protecting production tubing and equipment and extending the lifespan of oil wells.

Hydraulic control: 

Capillary tubes are used as hydraulic lines to remotely control the opening and closing of critical tools such as downhole safety valves (DHSV), serving as a vital component in ensuring safe production in oil and gas wells.


Capillary tubes can function as protective casings for carrying fiber-optic sensors, enabling distributed real-time monitoring (DTS/DAS) of underground temperature, pressure, and sound distribution, providing critical data support for optimizing oil production strategies.


Capillary tube, Control line tubing

MTSCO, through its own factory Siri Tubing established in 2024, specializes in producing high-quality capillary tubes and control lines for the global oilfield services market. Our products are made from corrosion-resistant materials such as 316L stainless steel, 2507 duplex steel, and 825/625 nickel-based alloys, with single coil lengths reaching up to 50,000 feet, and undergo 100% high-pressure testing to ensure absolute reliability in harsh environments such as deep sea and underground settings. As a reliable supplier to industry giants such as OXY and KOC, MTSCO is committed to providing advanced pipeline solutions that effectively reduce on-site operational costs.

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