Artificial lift
This article from the SPE Artificial Lift Technical Section highlights a positive reality of our industry, one that centers on connecting and collaborating for success.
This case study describes how edge computing and industrial internet of things platforms were deployed to automate and optimize production operations across four distinct basins.
This paper proposes a novel, real-time pump failure prediction method using machine learning with scaled load ratio to accurately predict pump failures using only surface pump load data.
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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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SponsoredThis 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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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 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
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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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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.
