A pilot project on a portable variable-speed-drive and load cell for obtaining counterbalance effect (CBE) data in the Duri steamflood improved the sucker-rod pumping efficiency from wells that had ...

A study of a mature onshore field with more than 70 rod-pumped wells found several ways for improving pumping operations. The profitability of rod pumping is a direct function of the energy ...

Theta Enterprises Software is user friendly, accurate and gives fast results. See how the 5 step optimization approach for existing systems, can help you avoid equipment failure, reduce lifting costs, ...

Almost half of the existing oil production wells in Russia and CIS countries are operated by rod pumping units. The widespread use of such equipment is associated with high reliability, ease of ...

Lufkin Industries Inc. has agreed to buy substantially all of Quinn's Oilfield Supply Ltd. for $303 million in cash. Quinn’s, of Red Deer, Alb., manufacturers specialty oilfield pumps, and is among ...

Key insight: All lift systems target the same physics: reduce mixture density or add head so that nodal balance at the wellbore yields the desired rate. 2.3 Select lift method aligned to fluid, depth, ...