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In most cases, pump manufacturers are concerned about the effects of overheating equipment, but what do you need to know about horizontal pumps when the temperature dips below freezing? Even in warmer regions, it can be hard to predict the magnitude of a winter storm until it strikes. To help operators understand the effects of…
A Moment Can Be Worth a Lifetime A safety culture is built one moment at a time. Taking a moment to stop and think about safety has the power to change how we approach potentially risky activities at work and in our daily lives. Since November 2017, Valiant has dedicated one day a week on…
For shale operators in prolific basins like the Permian, electric submersible pumps are a cornerstone of the artificial lift stack. Able to provide the ideal range of volume capacity in narrow casing sizes, ESPs are one of the few forms of lift suited to produce high flow rates economically and efficiently. A challenge with producing…
If there is one setback that creeps in the back of every operator’s mind, it’s equipment failure. All other conditions aside, such as rig scheduling, weather delays, market dynamics, etc., equipment failures can be the most time-consuming and cost-intensive interruptions to well profitability by far. In fact, the estimated cost of an ESP failure in…
In response to the boom of horizontal plays in the U.S., operators require artificial lift systems capable of providing reliable production in these wells often characterized by harsh, abrasive, and turbulent conditions. Due to the versatility and production capabilities of Electric Submersible Pumps, these systems have become widely adopted in unconventional applications. While ESPs provide…
In today’s dynamic downhole environments, operators require intelligent solutions to help them get the most out of their artificial lift strategy. ESPs play an important role in the production of oil and gas from unconventional resources, and precise equipment sizing is a key factor for ensuring long-term success. Whether producers have a target ESP lifespan…
Over the last decade, techniques for horizontal drilling, fracking, and production have evolved, lending way to significant improvements in the way that artificial lift systems are used in unconventional applications. Characterized by steep decline curves, turbulent fluid production, and irregular wellbore geometries, horizontal well conditions presented a formidable challenge for the conventional artificial lift technologies…