Artificial lift
ExxonMobil developed an automated system to identify nonproductive and underperforming Permian Basin wells and prioritize high-volume wells to return to production.
Technology uptake aimed at optimizing resources, delivering consistency, and augmenting what humans can do.
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This article explores the intricacies of this age-old problem, outlining the causes, consequences, and costs of gas locking, as well as highlighting a novel approach to mitigation that has recently been validated by computational fluid dynamics research.
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This work presents the results of several failure analyses of gas lift valves retrieved from subsea wells that were unable to prevent backflow from tubing to annulus -
This paper describes laboratory tests simulating varying sour-well and extended galvanic corrosion conditions to determine the adequacy of selected armor metallurgies in downhole corrosive environments.
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This paper explores the development of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic sucker rods as a promising alternative for overcoming the limitations of steel sucker rods and thermoset fiberglass sucker rods.
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New and evolving artificial lift technology is helping operators improve production rates.
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Summer blockbuster season has passed, but it’s always nice to grab a bucket of popcorn and escape reality with a movie. Some movies even teach lessons—as in, sometimes it takes hard work and incremental improvements to advance.
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This paper presents a multidisciplinary view of the evolution of a development project for the central area of Sururu and the method applied to address challenges and propose solutions.
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Industry experts advocate for collaboration to develop and test technology that can reduce emissions without breaking the bank.
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The industry is balancing brains and bots as it squeezes out barrels of oil production.
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Machine learning is refining gas lift production optimization with scalable automated workflow.
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This paper discusses a new type of mechanical gas separator for electrical submersible pump systems that increases operating flow range and separation efficiency while decreasing erosion problems and improving reliability.
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