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Houston, Texas
September 12 15, 2006
Paper Outline
Field Description
Project Objectives
Measurement Program
Operational Problems Detected
Pumping Mode Optimization
Maximizing Liquid Rates
Conclusions
Field Description
North African Mature Oilfield
70+ Rod Pumped Wells
Field Production 35,000 BLPD
Average Water Cut 60%
Reservoir Pressure 1,500 1,800 psig
Average Well Depth 5,000 ft
Light Oil, Negligible Gas Production
Project Objectives
Assessment of Operating Conditions
Detection of Problem Areas
Determination of
Optimum Pumping Modes
Maximizing Liquid Production
Measurement Program
Well Analysis Sequence
Dynamic Liquid Level
Annular Gas Rate from Pressure Buildup
Dynamometer Survey
TV, SV Tests
Electrical Measurements
Wells
53%
56%
91%
100%
lift = 100
Phydr
PRHP
Optimization Results
Field-Wide Savings on Electric Power: 17%
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Optimization Examples
Well ID
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Main Achievements
Average Liquid Rate Increase: around 70%
Lifting Efficiencies in Optimum Range (70 85%)
Properly Loaded Surface Equipment
Increased System Efficiencies
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Conclusions
Portable Equipment Ideal for Field Evaluations
Problem Areas Easy to Detect
Optimum Pumping Modes Decrease Total Energy
Requirements
Increased Liquid Rates Improve Energy
Efficiency for Key Wells
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