This blog will discuss the questions that every unconventional operator wants to have answered, “which artificial lift method should I use?” and “when should I change lift method?”
Sandy Williams
Recent Posts
Which lift method - Gaslift or ESP?
Jun 5, 2020 4:04:56 PM / by Sandy Williams posted in more oil, lower costs, ESP wells
Securing successful digital transformation projects in oil and gas
May 22, 2020 2:24:51 PM / by Sandy Williams posted in digital oilfield
Automation, digitalization, machine learning and analytics are seen as the panacea for our industry. But how do we accomplish this?
Here’s an interesting question …who’s leading the digital transformation of your company? Consider these possible answers for your organization:
- Your CEO
- Your CTO
- Your CIO
- Covid-19
Extending electric submersible pump (ESP) runlife
May 14, 2020 12:41:09 PM / by Sandy Williams posted in more oil, ESP wells
Would you like to increase ESP runlife? I think the answer for most operators would be a resounding ‘yes’, especially in a low oil price environment.
The goal with ESPs (or, for that matter, any other artificial lift method) is runlife extension. Driving extended runlife significantly reduces artificial lift cost and Lease Operating Expense (LOE). This article will provide an overview of what we need to do differently to increase the runlife and reliability of ESPs.