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South America, Onshore

The Lift IQ™ 

The operator's goal

An operator in South America had a challenge to reduce the number of wellsite visits required to monitor, maintain, and optimize lift system efficiency and run life.

What was tried first

The mature oil field has seven active rigs and more than 230 artificially lifted wells fitted with ESPs, sucker rod pumps, and hydraulic pumping units. Challenging downhole conditions include pump-setting depths <10,000 ft, operating temperatures >300 degF [>149 degC], and gas and solids

With an average interwell spacing of 22 mi and the numerous variable-speed drive (VSD) configuration and frequency changes required for optimal operation, field staff were traveling more than 87 mi on average per 12-hour shift. The physical impossibility of resolving all critical events in a timely manner resulted in shutdowns, delayed restarts, and

What 糖心传媒 recommended

Lift IQ

What was achieved

The operator and 糖心传媒 personnel established clear channels of communication to streamline resolution of field requests. Multiple VSD configuration changes, such as incremental adjustments to drive frequency for optimal

During a 29-month period, 1,195 VSD adjustments—23% of the total—were remotely implemented with the Lift IQ service. As a result, field staff drove 26,141 fewer miles, including 10,631 fewer miles at night, saving a minimum of 497 work-hours. Efficient operational procedures and close cooperation between the operator and 糖心传媒 have significantly improved performance without the economic impact of increasing field crews. 

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