Centrilift ESP System with 400FLEXPump10 Pump Increased Oil ...
CASE HISTORY
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Centrilift ESP System with 400FLEXPump10 Pump Increased Oil Production by 42% in Bakken Unconventional Oil Well Location: North Dakota requested an ESP system that could ride through the gas-related shutdowns as well as increase the drawdown and production rate. Baker Hughes engineers decided to install a 400FLEXPump10 pump designed to handle high gas and increase production at lower pump intake pressure (PIP). The ESP system for this application also included a Centrilift Multiphase Pump (MVP™), which is designed to handle excessive free gas and gas slugging.
Results 400FLEXPump10
pump system increased oil production by 42%
Significantly
improved cash flow with increased oil production and reduced downtime
Proprietary VSD software proved effective for the dynamic Bakken well environment
Challenges ™
Centrilift FLEXPump series pumps provide operational flexibility in varying well conditions like this operator’s Bakken well. The 400FLEXPump10 pump improved gas handling and increased ESP uptime. The 400FLEXPump10 pump worked along with the MVP pump and handled more free gas for improved fluid level drawdown.
A Bakken operator’s well in North Dakota experienced excessive downtime and lost production with existing electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system. Additionally, the ESP system maintained a high fluid level, which produced less-thanoptimal drawdown and productivity. The operator sought a better solution from Baker Hughes Artificial Lift Systems, and
After installation of this new ESP system from Baker Hughes, oil production increased 42%. Proprietary variable speed drive (VSD) software was another key technology that assisted with ESP system ride-through during gas slugs and kept the system continuously operational.
producing GLR of 1,500 Mcf/d with frequent gas slugs yielding GLR >2,400 Mcf/d
Frequent
daily underload shutdowns due to high GLR
Limited
well drawdown due to excessive free gas, which reduced daily production
Installed
400FLEXPump10 pump designed to handle high gas and increase production at lower PIP
Installed
an MVP pump designed to handle the excessive free gas and gas slugging
600
1500
400FLEXPump10 Installed
400
Proprietary VSD 2000
1000
200
500 Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
0
GLR
BOPD
Average
2500
BOPD GLR
800
0
unconventional oil well
Baker Hughes solution
Average Monthly Production 1000
Bakken
software rodethrough gas slugs and kept the system operational 24/7
400FLEXPump10
ESP system capable of broad production rates ranging from 275 to 1,625 BFPD
FLEXPump and MVP are trademarks of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Disclaimer of Liability: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Baker Hughes Incorporated and its affiliates do not make any warranties or representations of any kind regarding the information and disclaim all express and implied warranties or representations to the fullest extent permissible by law, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title, non-infringement, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information provided herein. All information is furnished “as is” and without any license to distribute. The user agrees to assume all liabilities related to the use of or reliance on such information. BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS NEGLIGENCE.
© 2014 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 38457 01/2014
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Centrilift ESP System with 400FLEXPump10 Pump Increased Oil Production by 42% in Bakken Unconventional Oil Well Location: North Dakota requested an ESP system that could ride through the gas-related shutdowns as well as increase the drawdown and production rate. Baker Hughes engineers decided to install a 400FLEXPump10 pump designed to handle high gas and increase production at lower pump intake pressure (PIP). The ESP system for this application also included a Centrilift Multiphase Pump (MVP™), which is designed to handle excessive free gas and gas slugging.
Results 400FLEXPump10
pump system increased oil production by 42%
Significantly
improved cash flow with increased oil production and reduced downtime
Proprietary VSD software proved effective for the dynamic Bakken well environment
Challenges ™
Centrilift FLEXPump series pumps provide operational flexibility in varying well conditions like this operator’s Bakken well. The 400FLEXPump10 pump improved gas handling and increased ESP uptime. The 400FLEXPump10 pump worked along with the MVP pump and handled more free gas for improved fluid level drawdown.
A Bakken operator’s well in North Dakota experienced excessive downtime and lost production with existing electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system. Additionally, the ESP system maintained a high fluid level, which produced less-thanoptimal drawdown and productivity. The operator sought a better solution from Baker Hughes Artificial Lift Systems, and
After installation of this new ESP system from Baker Hughes, oil production increased 42%. Proprietary variable speed drive (VSD) software was another key technology that assisted with ESP system ride-through during gas slugs and kept the system continuously operational.
producing GLR of 1,500 Mcf/d with frequent gas slugs yielding GLR >2,400 Mcf/d
Frequent
daily underload shutdowns due to high GLR
Limited
well drawdown due to excessive free gas, which reduced daily production
Installed
400FLEXPump10 pump designed to handle high gas and increase production at lower PIP
Installed
an MVP pump designed to handle the excessive free gas and gas slugging
600
1500
400FLEXPump10 Installed
400
Proprietary VSD 2000
1000
200
500 Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
0
GLR
BOPD
Average
2500
BOPD GLR
800
0
unconventional oil well
Baker Hughes solution
Average Monthly Production 1000
Bakken
software rodethrough gas slugs and kept the system operational 24/7
400FLEXPump10
ESP system capable of broad production rates ranging from 275 to 1,625 BFPD
FLEXPump and MVP are trademarks of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Disclaimer of Liability: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Baker Hughes Incorporated and its affiliates do not make any warranties or representations of any kind regarding the information and disclaim all express and implied warranties or representations to the fullest extent permissible by law, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title, non-infringement, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information provided herein. All information is furnished “as is” and without any license to distribute. The user agrees to assume all liabilities related to the use of or reliance on such information. BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS NEGLIGENCE.
© 2014 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 38457 01/2014
