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CASE HISTORY
ProductionWave Solution Increased Oil Production 300% When Compared with Rod Lift Location: Texas
Results Increased
oil production from 14.5 bopd to 60 bopd
Produced
more fluids at the same depth as rod lift (10,300 ft setting depth)
Handled
gas and solids more efficiently than rod lift
Increased
revenue USD 1.47 million*
annually
Challenges Operator’s
well in Texas used rod lift and always tweaking rod lift card from pound or tagging effect
High
An operator in Texas used rod lift as the preferred artificial lift method for a 10,300 ft setting rod pump. Production was low maintaining a high fluid level. The 912 beam surface equipment experienced frequent shutdowns due to parted rods resulting from wear and stress from the depth and excessive tubing wear. Also, it was not drawing the well down as expected. The well could not get below 330 psi at the pump intake while producing 70 BFPD and 21% oil cut. The operator approached Baker Hughes for an alternative artificial lift solution. Baker Hughes Artificial Lift Systems delivered a presentation which showed some of the company’s new electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system technology and corresponding system data. The operator went with a ProductionWave™ solution in this well to see how beneficial it
would be compared with the traditional rod lift method. The operator wanted to see if the ESP system could increase production by optimizing the well, pull the fluid level down, and provide improved uptime. Baker Hughes installed the ProductionWave solution. The new ESP system featured the breakthrough FLEXPump™ series pump technology, variable speed drive (VSD), and GM™ Performance series gas separator. The system was set at the same depth as the rod system. The solution was designed to produce 200 BFPD with 20% oil cut and drawdown of 80 psi at pump intake. ESP system efficiency was maintained with the use of a high efficiency, low-flow pump as part of a ProductionWave system solution. When compared with the previous rod lift method, overall system efficiency was maintained, but the ESP delivered higher production rates.
fluid levels caused lower production at ranges the rod lift system couldn’t reach
Rod
lift equipment had parting of fiberglass rods and couplings
Operator
approached Baker Hughes for an alternative artificial lift method to increase production and uptime
Baker Hughes solution The
team from Baker Hughes recommended a ProductionWave FLEXible production solution with an ESP system customized to handle free gas and increase production
ProductionWave
system included: FLEXPump series pump, VSD, GM Performance Series gas separator, and additional system components
ProductionWave solution increased
uptime, increased production 300%, and increased revenue
CASE HISTORY In addition to the ESP technology, the ProductionWave solution included systems for gas handling and sand control. The Texas operator was pleased with the increase in production and uptime. The system operated at 240 BFPD with 25% oil cut. Revenue with ProductionWave solution increased USD 1.47 million annually compared with rod lift.
Lift Type
Pump Setting
Intake Pressure Achieved
BFPD Produced
Oil Cut Seen
Net Oil Per Day
Rod
10,300 ft
330 psi
70
21%
15
ProductionWave System
10,300 ft
80 psi
240
25%
60
Annualized Net Oil Gain (Bbl.)
Annualized Revenue (Based on West Texas intermediate = USD 90)
16,425
USD 1.47 million
*Based on USD 90 per barrel of oil.
ProductionWave, FLEX and GM 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.
© 2013 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 39701 12/2013
CASE HISTORY
ProductionWave Solution Increased Oil Production 300% When Compared with Rod Lift Location: Texas
Results Increased
oil production from 14.5 bopd to 60 bopd
Produced
more fluids at the same depth as rod lift (10,300 ft setting depth)
Handled
gas and solids more efficiently than rod lift
Increased
revenue USD 1.47 million*
annually
Challenges Operator’s
well in Texas used rod lift and always tweaking rod lift card from pound or tagging effect
High
An operator in Texas used rod lift as the preferred artificial lift method for a 10,300 ft setting rod pump. Production was low maintaining a high fluid level. The 912 beam surface equipment experienced frequent shutdowns due to parted rods resulting from wear and stress from the depth and excessive tubing wear. Also, it was not drawing the well down as expected. The well could not get below 330 psi at the pump intake while producing 70 BFPD and 21% oil cut. The operator approached Baker Hughes for an alternative artificial lift solution. Baker Hughes Artificial Lift Systems delivered a presentation which showed some of the company’s new electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system technology and corresponding system data. The operator went with a ProductionWave™ solution in this well to see how beneficial it
would be compared with the traditional rod lift method. The operator wanted to see if the ESP system could increase production by optimizing the well, pull the fluid level down, and provide improved uptime. Baker Hughes installed the ProductionWave solution. The new ESP system featured the breakthrough FLEXPump™ series pump technology, variable speed drive (VSD), and GM™ Performance series gas separator. The system was set at the same depth as the rod system. The solution was designed to produce 200 BFPD with 20% oil cut and drawdown of 80 psi at pump intake. ESP system efficiency was maintained with the use of a high efficiency, low-flow pump as part of a ProductionWave system solution. When compared with the previous rod lift method, overall system efficiency was maintained, but the ESP delivered higher production rates.
fluid levels caused lower production at ranges the rod lift system couldn’t reach
Rod
lift equipment had parting of fiberglass rods and couplings
Operator
approached Baker Hughes for an alternative artificial lift method to increase production and uptime
Baker Hughes solution The
team from Baker Hughes recommended a ProductionWave FLEXible production solution with an ESP system customized to handle free gas and increase production
ProductionWave
system included: FLEXPump series pump, VSD, GM Performance Series gas separator, and additional system components
ProductionWave solution increased
uptime, increased production 300%, and increased revenue
CASE HISTORY In addition to the ESP technology, the ProductionWave solution included systems for gas handling and sand control. The Texas operator was pleased with the increase in production and uptime. The system operated at 240 BFPD with 25% oil cut. Revenue with ProductionWave solution increased USD 1.47 million annually compared with rod lift.
Lift Type
Pump Setting
Intake Pressure Achieved
BFPD Produced
Oil Cut Seen
Net Oil Per Day
Rod
10,300 ft
330 psi
70
21%
15
ProductionWave System
10,300 ft
80 psi
240
25%
60
Annualized Net Oil Gain (Bbl.)
Annualized Revenue (Based on West Texas intermediate = USD 90)
16,425
USD 1.47 million
*Based on USD 90 per barrel of oil.
ProductionWave, FLEX and GM 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.
© 2013 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 39701 12/2013
