Tag: Gas Locking
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…
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 the Permian Basin, one operator was experiencing frequent alarms and daily shutdowns on ESP wells due to elevated motor temperatures and undercurrent. By combining our field experience with proprietary gas lock programming and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) controls, Valiant was able to help the operator stop interruptions and increase system uptime. An operator was…