Tag: Permian
Valiant helps horizontal pump operators reduce unplanned downtime by stopping vibration problems at the source. Coyanosa, Texas – Challenged with severe vibration causing frequent shutdowns and reduced productivity, a horizontal pump operator called on Valiant to restore flow and pressure at a Permian saltwater disposal site. While not always obvious, vibration problems in horizontal pumping…
At one point or another, all surface equipment needs maintenance or replacements, especially in harsh oilfield conditions. To get the system running smoothly again as quickly as possible, operators need a service company that can provide responsive surface pump replacements with minimal downtime. When one West Texas operator was ready to downsize their horizontal pumping…
When one operator needed a quick turnaround on two horizontal pumping units for a saltwater disposal application in the Permian Basin, Valiant was able to turn on a dime, providing two VG9000 Aquarius horizontal pumps within 4 weeks from receiving the order. Handling produced water in the oilfield is a job that requires efficiency and…
Enverus reports U.S. shale oil production at approximately 7.5 million barrels per day. To reach the oil in these tight formations, operators pump huge volumes of water into the rock through fracking, so that hydrocarbons can flow more freely to the surface. With some basins producing between 7 and 10 times as much water to…
When your operations are on standby due to power restrictions, you want a company that can deliver quality HPS startup service at the drop of a hat. For many operators in the Permian, power supply restrictions are straining production schedules. Due to the increasing demand for output needed to support oilfield activity, utility companies are…
Equipment isn’t cheap. So, when one operator needed an HPS system for a saltwater disposal well in a new reservoir, they weren’t going to do it on a guess. To save the customer time and get the right-sized equipment installed as soon as possible, Valiant implemented a quick solution to test out the well. Water…
March 20, 2019 – Midland, TX Valiant’s Permian Manufacturing and Service Center is certified in accordance with ISO quality standard 9001:2015, marking the successful completion of Valiant’s companywide certification across all current global facilities. “Thanks to the hard work and collaboration of our teams in Midland, this addition to Valiant’s list of ISO-certified locations is…
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…