First Deployment in Middle East of Digital Gas Lift in Dual String Offshore Well Abstract: Objective/Scope: Gas lift is one of the most crucial components for achieving and maintaining production targets for ADNOC Offshore assets. One major factor for this is the utilization of dual completions, whereby two production zones can be produced via a […]
Detecting and Locating Tubing-Casing Leaks from Analysis and Acoustic Fluid Level Records Abstract: The efficiency of most artificial lift systems is reduced significantly whenever the tubing and the casing annulus are in communication due to the presence of unwanted holes or leaks developed in some of the hardware used in the completion. Detection of the […]
Downhole Pressure and Temperature Survey Analysis for Intermittent Gas Lift Wells: A Case Study in Assam Arakan Basin Abstract: Gas lift is the major artificial lift method for the wells of brownfields in the Assam Arakan Basin. It is the best suited method for maintaining and extending the current production rate of the fields. In […]
Gas Lift Design Automation Abstract: Objective: In the evolving landscape of oil and gas industry, automating the gas lift design for the life of well remains a paramount challenge. This methodology backed with automation presents an innovative approach to gas lift design automation, showcasing an in-house developed tool that automates the entire design processes for […]
Gas Lift Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Productivity in Ageing Brown Fields Abstract: The introduction and optimization of gas lift systems in oil wells is a crucial process that aims to enhance the recovery of hydrocarbons and extend the life of a well. When brown fields and assets in late life are considered within the context […]
Erosion Testing of Conventional Gas Lift Check Valves for Unconventional Applications Abstract: Onshore tight oil production has led to a renaissance for conventional gas lift equipment. After years of customer and supplier focus on side pocket mandrels and their associated flow control devices, tubing-deployed conventional mandrels and valves are back in style. But are yesterday’s […]
A Review of Intermittent Gas Lift and Fallback Factor Modeling Abstract: Objective/Scope At some point in the producing life of a gas lifted well, it is recommended to switch from continuous gas lift to some type of intermittent gas lift. Various methods such intermittent gas lift with a downhole pilot valve, gas-assisted plunger lift with […]
Mini-Gas Separators Operating in Parallel Deliver >90% Pump Fill 24 Hours a Day Michael Kelly – Predator Tools 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 In this session we will look at the fluid dynamics of traditional downhole gas separators, and how their designs function to minimize gas interference. I […]
Minimizing Friction and Bending Moments in Rod Lift: 2 Extreme Approaches – Complete Rod Control versus PolyRod Jonathan Martin – Black Mamba Rod Lift Jeff Knight – Diamondback Energy 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 There is a need to limit wear on tubing, as this is the number […]
Novel, 3D Structural Model Improves Design and Analysis of Sucker Rod Pumping Systems in Deviated Wells Dr. James Robinson – Kepler Engineering Software Dr. John Campbell – Kepler Engineering Software 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 Design and analysis of sucker rod systems in deviated wells has challenged industry […]