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There are probably as many ways to classify artificial lift systems as there are production engineers in the world. As a point
of reference, we like to look back each year
to Table 1, which we first published in this
feature in May 2013. As indicated, we think
it makes some sense to organize artificial
lift systems into three categories: 1) pumpassisted systems; 2) fluid-assisted systems;
and 3) flow enhancement techniques.
Within these three categories, there are basically 11 types of lift technologies. In each
category, there also exist unconventional
or emerging technology types of lift.
A complete well flow management
portfolio. According to Schlumberger, as
part of their strategy to better integrate its
production solutions, the company has
brought together leading providers of rod
and beam pumps, acquiring 16 companies throughout the major North American basins over the last several months.
Schlumberger now offers a complete
suite of artificial lift products for the life
of the well, including electric submersible
pumps, gas lift, horizontal surface pumps,
sucker rod pumps, progressing cavity
pumps, and production design and optimization software.
The companys sucker rod pump solutions now include an extensive range of
beam-balanced, low-profile, improvedgeometry, and conventional pumping
units. In addition, the company now offers
hydraulic stroking units, which have a preventive leak design and long stroke lengths
that make these units an ideal fit for many
applications, including gassy, horizontal
wells and shale plays.
Schlumberger also has a wide variety of downhole components, including
sucker rods, polished rods, and downhole
pumps. Through its established distribution network, the company can quickly
deliver a replacement part, if an original
component has worn out, or if downhole
conditions change.
With these latest acquisitions, the
companys comprehensive portfolio now
includes artificial lift products for all applications and production volumes for a
complete engineered production solution.
According to a company spokesperson,
Schlumbergers goals are to maximize
production, improve reliability downhole,
and reduce downtime with comprehensive
lift packages tailored to each customers
unique operational challenges.
NEXT MONTH
Part 2 of this years Whats new in artificial lift? series, in the coming June issue,
will include a number of recent product
developments associated with ESPs, gas
lift and plunger lift technologies.
Fluid-assisted
Gas lift
Hydraulic jet pumps
Flow enhancement
Plunger lift systems
Velocity strings
Foam lift
Compression