Presentation - ALRDC

Improved Field Management and Production Optimisation by Continuous Monitoring of Wells

February 17, 2020January 15, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Improved Field Management and Production Optimisation by Continuous Monitoring of Wells Andrew Jamieson – Neftemer Ltd 2020 ALRDC/SWPSC Artificial Lift Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA Feb 17-20 Conventional well test methods do not give accurate estimates of well production. Continuous well monitoring is a recognised better alternative. Demonstrable benefits are Optimised Production, Predictive Well Maintenance, […]

Sucker Rod Pumping Unconventional Wells – Friction Reduction is the Key to Success

February 17, 2020January 15, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Sucker Rod Pumping Unconventional Wells – Friction Reduction is the Key to Success Mark Turland – Western Falcon Energy Services Michael Naguib – Western Falcon Energy Services 2020 ALRDC/SWPSC Artificial Lift Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA Feb 17-20 Most of today’s drilling is in unconventional resource plays. Deep directional wells with long laterals and high […]

Optimizing Gas Lift Pressures to Increase Production and Lower Costs

February 17, 2020January 14, 2026 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Optimizing Gas Lift Pressures to Increase Production and Lower Costs Larry Harms – Optimization Harmsway LLC Tom Nations – Nations Consulting Inc. 2020 ALRDC/SWPSC Artificial Lift Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA Feb 17-20 This presentation shows some differences that GL injection and flowing pressures can make and the flexibility that’s possible with compression. It’s designed […]

GALLOP Innovative Artificial Lift – Evacuate the Horizontal

February 17, 2020January 15, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

GALLOP Innovative Artificial Lift – Evacuate the Horizontal Steve Cunningham – Well Master 2020 ALRDC/SWPSC Artificial Lift Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA Feb 17-20 Simulation, laboratory and field-testing results for a novel, patented approach to deliquefying the horizontal section have shown that reliable liquid production can be achieved. The elegant, straightforward system design is optimized […]

It’s All About the Data: Deviated Downhole Data Extraction

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

It’s All About the Data: Deviated Downhole Data Extraction Dr. Victoria Pons – Baker Hughes Corryn Mills – Baker Hughes Bernie Boos – Baker Hughes Marcus Turner – Baker Hughes In the 1990’s an epidemic of sucker rod failures caused rise for attention. Sandia National Laboratory was endorsed to run a series of field tests […]

Two Operating Areas – Challenges & Solutions

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Two Operating Areas – Challenges & Solutions Randy De Werff – Harbison-Fischer Rodney Sands – Harbison-Fischer 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 Frequent problems with ordinary two-stage hollow valve rod pumps were causing lost production and revenue for Eagle Ford and Delaware Basin operators. Their previous pump configuration left […]

IRIS: Getting More Out of Your Wells!

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

IRIS: Getting More Out of Your Wells! Dr. Victoria Pons – Baker Hughes 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 In order to maximize efficiency and production of a well, it’s rod lift installation must be optimized through appropriate control despite effects of viscous and mechanical friction. Traditionally, downhole data […]

Friction Reduction in Sucker Rod Pumping Systems

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Friction Reduction in Sucker Rod Pumping Systems Mark Turland – Western Falcon Energy Services Michael Naguib – Western Falcon Energy Services 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 This presentation focuses on application of thermoplastic lined tubing to reduce downhole friction in sucker rod pumping systems resulting in fewer failures […]

Pump Filled with Liquid is the Secret of Sucker Rod Pumping

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Pump Filled with Liquid is the Secret of SR Pumping O. Lynn Rowlan – Echometer Ken Skinner – Echometer 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 There are a variety of “secrets” for producing sucker rod lifted wells to provide optimum operations and profits. Recommended practices include properly installing equipment […]

Long and Slow is the Way to Go

September 9, 2019January 7, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

Long and Slow is the Way to Go Tom J. Van Akkeren, P.E. – Production Technology Associates 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 The industry has had a mantra that operating with long, slow strokes will provide higher efficiency and lower failure frequencies. The presentation will cover concepts of […]