Tag: Service
Across the Permian Basin, power supply restrictions are putting a strain on operators’ production schedules and forcing delayed starts for their equipment. Unfortunately for one of our customers, the limited access to electricity at a saltwater disposal site in Pecos, Texas meant that their three new Aquarius® HPS units would not be in operation for…
One afternoon in August, an operator called Valiant needing to replace a horizontal pump at a saltwater disposal site. Valiant responded just like any other day: a Valiant technician arrived on site, inspected the equipment, and diagnosed the failure as a broken shaft. Replacing the pump would be a quick fix, but there was another…
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 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…
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…
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,…