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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…
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…
AUGUST 2019 Every year, World Oil recognizes leaders and technologies that are helping revolutionize the way oil is produced for lasting impacts. This year, Valiant was proud to make the list with our Aquarius® Horizontal Pumping Solutions as a finalist in the Best Water Management Technology Award. The Aquarius Horizontal Pumping Solutions product line (designed…
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…
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…