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In an era of constant disruption in upstream oil and gas, many companies have lost focus on the value of customer service. However, relationships are still at the center of the operator-supplier dynamic. Amidst a workforce supply shortage and a demand for more technologically enhanced solutions, many service providers are spending more time focusing on…
After experiencing sub-optimal production from a gas-lift well, a Mid-Con operator contacted Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions to help boost production. By replacing the gas-lift system with an abrasion-resistant ESP, Valiant was able to provide immediate results and significantly increase oil recovery from the well. Excessive sand and solids in the production fluid required installation of…
Widely known as an avid educator and leader in the oil and gas industry, Joe Vandevier has in-depth experience developing and implementing enhanced solutions for profitable oil recovery. As the President and Principal Consultant of Downhole Dynamics, LLC, he is dedicated to helping his clients identify strategies and technologies to improve their operational efficiency and…
Around the globe, oil and gas customers are seeking out new opportunities and strategies for efficient production, and it’s up to service companies to provide quick solutions while responding to market changes. In this article, we discuss how international customer requirements are shaping the new expectations for oilfield service providers. In this industry, new plays…
Norman, Oklahoma – January 1st, 2018 Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions launched two new facilities in Oklahoma, providing sales, manufacturing, and oilfield service for Mid-Con operators. Valiant is calling the two locations the Mid-Con Manufacturing Center and the Mid-Con Cable Center. While the former will be dedicated to ESP manufacturing, testing, repair and teardown analysis, the…
The landscape of oilfield service has historically been a highly disruptive market. From innovation to consolidation and world trade dynamics, the industry is constantly evolving, and service companies have to stay responsive to continue delivering relevant, effective solutions for producers. In this article, we will discuss some of the key trends that are shaping our…
As the industry moves to producing from hotter, harsher, and deeper pay zones, oil producers are facing newer, complex challenges. Traditionally, operators would overcome these production obstacles by working with an oilfield service (OFS) company, whose responsibility it would be to design fit-for-purpose artificial lift solutions. But what happens to operators when the landscape changes,…