Artificial Lift Rigless Opportunity to Re-Activate the Inactive Wells Inventory an a Middle East Mega-Field After a Successful Pilot of a Best Practices and New Technology With Jet Pump

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo A. Guzman ◽  
Tariq Abdulla Al Junaibi ◽  
Fouad Abdulsallam ◽  
Mohamed Elmaghraby Hewala ◽  
Hector Aguilar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Jet Pump ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Pump Operation ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Average Production ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Side Pocket

Abstract A Gulf oil operation company has been working to evaluate a rigless method of Artificial Lift System (ALS) suitable for its current assets and any future needs on ALS to minimize the impact of deferred production, and having the flexibility to bringing back the inactive string to production and act as a sustained production lift method. This paper describes a comprehensive study of the main objectives for a rigless Artificial Lift trial. The Rigless Jet Pump system was selected as one of the ALS fast implementation methods to activate the inactive wells. The trial was conducted in two inactive wells; across two different mega-fields, enabling both wells to produce stably and continuously with an average production rate of 650 BOPD. A thorough assessment was performed and the Rigless Jet Pump System was declared as a successful pilot providing confidence to scale up across all the company fields. The scale-up plans it will include 10 systems that can be rotated and applied where needed across all company fields. The trial implementation of the Rigless Jet Pump was evaluated based on supply and the connectivity in the field. This includes equipment mobilization (from the call-out time), availability of the field resources, the installation job, and up to the Surface Equipment connectivity plan. The evaluation also closely monitored the subsequence rig-up procedure and rigless deployment of the downhole equipment which was designed for installation straddled across an existing gas lift side pocket mandrel. Once surface and subsurface installation was completed, the wells were put on production to reactivate the inactive strings. Both wells were tested to confirm the achievement of a minimum of 80% of the designed production rates. The performance of the rigless activation of inactive wells using a jet pump has been proven successful. Both wells showed promising results while jet pump operation confirming a profitable alternative to accelerate production across fields toward achieving production mandates. The performance of the system delivered the Efficiency and Safety (HSE & Integrity) expected as part of the project KPI's. This novel practice for the Jet Pump System is linked to the rigless deployment and retrieval mechanism with topside equipment skid mounted for easy movement to other wells. This gives to the oil field operators an alternative and competitive edge over other modes of lift that required a workover program. The rigless method can be adapted to the existing in-active wells with SPM (side Pocket Mandrels) or without; by a tubing punch after a comprehensive integrity evaluation.

Successful Lifting of Oil with High Concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide by Artificial Lift System – Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abid Ur Rehman ◽  
Marwan Abdelbary
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Sulfide ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Jet Pump ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Northern Iraq ◽  
Well Completion ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Single Well

Abstract Due to the low cost of crude oil, it is highly unusual for the operators to drill exploration wells, for the past few years. Adding that as well to the world's economy collapse due to the pandemic at the start of 2020, it is now more than ever a necessity to use artificial lift methods to lift from previously shut-in wells or maximize current production of the wells, as to grapple with the running expenses of operators. The artificial lift is a vast field with different lift methods applicable to a single well. Hence, the selection of an optimum lift method is critical. During the worst economic slump, the economic analysis will play a decisive role in the application of an artificial lift system (ALS) along with a technical review. The jet pump system is one of the most reliable artificial lift systems for lifting shut-in wells. The installation time of this system is minimal, and production starts right away. However, the system can prove to be very expensive, if the design is not done critically. This paper is about lifting a well that was not able to flow naturally. The vertical well B3 located in northern Iraq was drilled in May 2018 to a total depth of 521 meters. But the well was not able to flow naturally, and the jet pump was designed for the well based on well completion, downhole pressures, temperature and reservoir fluid properties. The evaluation and design of the downhole jet pump and surface pumping unit requirements were performed on Jet Pump Evaluation and Modeling Software. This well produced approximately 1700 BOPD. Since, the well was not flowing before the installation of the jet pump, most of the production data was obtained after deployment of ALS and production was optimized accordingly. The production had a high content of Hydrogen Sulfide as well, which was treated accordingly for safety of personnel, equipment, flow lines and environment. This paper describes the details about the application, optimization and operation of the jet pump system deployed on inactive wells with a high concentration of sour gas.

Feasibility of Waterflooding for a Carbonate Oil Field Through Whole-Field Simulation Studies

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenting Yue ◽  
John Yilin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Injection Rate ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Improved Oil Recovery ◽  
Smackover Formation ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Production History ◽  
Current Production ◽  
The Impact

The carbonate oil field studied is a currently producing field in U.S., which is named “PSU” field to remain anonymity. Discovered in 1994 with wells on natural flow or through artificial lift, this field had produced 17.8 × 106 bbl of oil to date. It was noticed that gas oil ratio had increased in certain parts and oil production declined with time. This study was undertaken to better understand and optimize management and operation of this field. In this brief, we first reviewed the geology, petrophysical properties, and field production history of PSU field. We then evaluated current production histories with decline curve analysis, developed a numerical reservoir model through matching production and pressure data, then carried out parametric studies to investigate the impact of injection rate, injection locations, and timing of injection, and finally developed optimized improved oil recovery (OIR) methods based on ultimate oil recovery and economics. This brief provides an addition to the list of carbonate fields available in the petroleum literature and also improved understandings of Smackover formation and similar analogous fields. By documenting key features of carbonated oil field performances, we help petroleum engineers, researchers, and students understand carbonate reservoir performances.

Cost Effective Method of Installing Hydraulic Lift System Using Straddle Packers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abid Ur Rehman ◽  
Marwan Abdelbary
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Cost Optimization ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Hydraulic Lift ◽  
Jet Pump ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Artificial Lift

Abstract The oil and gas industry is still in transition due to uncertain oil prices. The lower demand in oil production has become a key challenge for oil and gas companies to drill new wells. To endure the operating expenses, producers are now searching for different advancements for the optimum utilization of the production from their existing wells. Artificial lift systems (ALS) is the most efficient technique to optimize production from the well. The main purpose of artificial lift systems is to maximize production from a candidate well. However, there are many systems applicable to a single well. Hence, the selection and design of a suitable system play a vital role in the cost optimization of the well. The hydraulic lift system is one of the primary lift systems used widely for decades and has always been given successful results, provided the selection and designs are as per the requirements of a specific well to optimize its production. The jet pump has no moving parts and most of the time can be deployed rig-less, which drastically decreases the installation cost and time for the Operator, translated consequently to decrease the well's kick-off time to start flow. This lift system can be installed in a variety of ways depending on the well's conditions and is a very effective method of lifting a well. However, if not planned and executed properly, the lift system will not be cost-effective for the client. This paper is about the installation of a jet pump in a unique method of punching a tubing with no seating and sealing profiles to get communication between casing to tubing annulus, then to install the Downhole Jet Pump along with a Straddle Packers assembly. The well 8D located in northern Iraq was drilled in 2014, mud losses were observed during drilling. The well was producing 50 BBLS every three days (after shutting down two days for pressure build-up. The jet pump was designed for this well, with tubing punch and straddle packer options. Since the jet pump system needs isolated pathways for its three different fluids, two straddle packers were used along with the jet pump itself to provide the sealing and proper pathways for the fluids. The study about the unique installation of jet pump systems will be discussed in detail alongside the field-gathered data to validate initial theoretical designs. The operational procedure and optimization technique for the well is also mentioned for a proper understanding of the whole system. The method used in this well will prove to be an economical option for lifting and producing old wells if there are no communication profiles between casing and tubing annulus.

HYDRAULIC JET PUMPING AT TINTABURRA OILFIELD

1988 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
K.C. Biederstadt
Keyword(s):  
High Volume ◽  
Jet Pump ◽  
Well Productivity ◽  
Pump Operation ◽  
Reservoir Fluid ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Jet Pumps ◽  
Final Design ◽  
Production Techniques ◽  
Fluid Production

The Hutton zone of the Tintaburra oilfield has an active bottom water drive which necessitates high gross fluid production rates to enable reserves to be produced within a reasonable period of time. A high volume artificial lift system capable of producing 8 000 to 10 000 barrels of fluid per day (BFPD) from 6 producing wells formed the basic design criteria, and hydraulic jet pumping was chosen as the means of artificial lift. The hydraulic jet pumping installation at Tintaburra was the first of its kind in Australia.The basic principle of operation of a jet pump is the transfer of momentum from a power fluid to reservoir fluid. The power fluid is pumped through a nozzle and the corresponding increase in velocity results in a pressure drop at the nozzle exit. This drop in pressure provides the drawdown necessary to move reservoir fluid to the pump where it is entrained and mixed with the power fluid. The combined stream is produced to surface and handled using convential production techniques. Equipment required in the Tintaburra system consists of a power fluid settling and storage tank, surface power fluid pump, distribution manifold, wellhead control valves and the subsurface assembly, including the jet pump itself.The application of mathematical equations describing jet pump operation was used in the initial selection of pumps for the Tintaburra wells. While this method provides insight into the operation of jet pumps, the use of equipment supplier's software proved to be more expedient in the final design stages and allowed many nozzle and throat combinations to be evaluated. Changes to well productivity brought about by the installation of down hole equipment required new pump selections for all wells. After nine months of operation, comprehensive production testing again highlighted changes to well productivity, necessitating variations in operating parameters or, in some cases, specification of new pumps.

scholarly journals PIMA Point of Care CD4+ Cell Count Machines in Remote MNCH Settings: Lessons Learned from Seven Districts in Zimbabwe

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. IDRT.S12801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekesai Mtapuri-Zinyowera ◽  
Edward T. Chiyaka ◽  
Wellington Mushayi ◽  
Godfrey Musuka ◽  
Florence Naluyinda-Kitabire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Cd4 Cell Count ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Born Child ◽  
Cd4 Cell ◽  
The Impact

An evaluation was commissioned to generate evidence on the impact of PIMA point-of-care CD4+ count machines in maternal and new-born child health settings in Zimbabwe; document best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations related to scale up of this new technology. A mixed methodology approach that included 31 in-depth interviews with stakeholders involved in procurement, distribution, and use of the POC machines was employed. Additionally, data was also abstracted from 207 patient records from 35 sites with the PIMA POC CD4+ count machines and 10 other comparative sites without the machine. A clearer training strategy was found to be necessary. The average time taken to initiate clients on antiretroviral treatment (ART) was substantially less, 15 days (IQR-1-149) for sites with a PIMA POC machine as compared to 32.7 days (IQR-1-192) at sites with no PIMA POC machine. There was general satisfaction because of the presence of the PIMA POC CD4+ count machine at sites that also initiated ART.

Application of the Jet Pump to the Slim Hole Production Wells at Onshore Thailand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryujiro Ishihara ◽  
Naohide Higuchi ◽  
Yohei Mikami
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Recovery Factor ◽  
Jet Pump ◽  
Coiled Tubing ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Production Wells ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Main Production ◽  
Integrity Risk

Abstract This is a case study to establish the positive result of an artificial lift application of the jet pump (JP) system using the coiled tubing (CT) and the macaroni tubing (MT). It is applied to the monobore completions for the slim-hole production wells on BURAPA-A oil field, onshore Thailand, implemented by Siam Moeco Ltd. (SML, Affliated Company of Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd.). As a result of the JP introduction, the resulting production decline rate was lower and the recovery factor more than doubled, which extended field life longer than expected. SML succeeded in discovering the method to minimize the capital cost while maximizing the oil recovery with the JP system. This method has given us the chance to conduct a smaller-scale well intervention operation with only minor modification of the wellhead. We believe that it is an adequate artificial lift application for the small-size oil field. Some important lessons for the small pipe size operations were learned in this process. A pin-hole leak was detected in the CT for the main production well due to erosion and corrosion by continuous high-pressure pumping for around two years after the installation of the JP completion. After reviewing the new completion design, the type of deployment pipe was converted to the MT, which is thicker and has higher integrity than the CT. Consequently, there have been no integrity issues for the deployment pipes since the production was resumed with the new completion. In addition, using the multi finger caliper tool, it was detected that the thickness of the production tubing at the jetting area was significantly eroded, showing that the JP system has the possibility to risk the integrity for the outer string. The JP completion is a validated technology to apply for the slim-hole monobore completions to increase the recovery factor and minimize the implementation cost. In addition, the well integrity risk by the JP application to the slim-hole monobore completions was revealed, and new insights were gained, resulting in some pros and cons comparing the two types of the deployment pipes (CT & MT).

scholarly journals Gas Lift Performance of Some Horizontal Wells in Ahdeb Oil Field

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
Dr. Kareem A. Alwan ◽  
Dr. Maha R. Abdulameer ◽  
Mohammed Falih
Keyword(s):  
Water Injection ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Reservoir Pressure ◽  
Injection Wells ◽  
Artificial Lift ◽  
Electrical Submersible Pumps ◽  
Optimal Injection ◽  
Water Cut ◽  
The Impact

Ahdeb is one of the Iraqi oil fields, its crude characterized by medium API (22.5-28.9) and highly reservoir pressure depletion from Khasib formation due to lack of water drive. This makes it difficult to produce economic oil rates. Therefore, many water injection wells were drilled by the operators to maintain the reservoir pressure during production. In addition to that, electrical submersible pumps (ESP) were used in some productive wells. This study suggests exploitation of gas associated with oil production to be recycled to lift oil as a substitute for the ESP .The work in this study includes using PIPSIM software to build a model of four studied productive wells (AD1-11-2H, AD2-15-2H, AD4-13-3H, A4-19-1H) after choosing the suited correlation for each well. According to the statistical results, Mukherjee & Brill correlation is the best option for all wells. The use of PIPESIM software include determining artificial lift performance to determine the optimum amount of gas injected, optimum injection pressure as well as the optimum injection depth and knowing the impact of these factors on production, as well as the determination of the optimal injection conditions when water cut changes. According to the current circumstances of the wells, the depth optimized for injection is the maximum allowable depth of injection which is deeper than the packer by 100 ft and the amount of injection gas is (1.5, 1, 1, and 1) MMscf/day for wells (AD2-11-2H, AD2-15-2H, AD4-13-3H, and AD4-19-2H) sequentially and injection pressure (2050, 2050, 2050, and 2000) psi for wells (AD2-11-2H, AD2-15-2H, AD4-13-3H, and AD4-19-2H) sequentially.  

The Process of Globalization and Its Impact on Media

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Veton Zejnullahi
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
World Order ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Media Access ◽  
Four Corners ◽  
The World ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Human Eyes ◽  
The Impact

The process of globalization, which many times is considered as new world order is affecting all spheres of modern society but also the media. In this paper specifically we will see the impact of globalization because we see changing the media access to global problems in general being listed on these processes. We will see that the greatest difficulties will have small media as such because the process is moving in the direction of creating mega media which thanks to new technology are reaching to deliver news and information at the time of their occurrence through choked the small media. So it is fair to conclude that the rapid economic development and especially the technology have made the world seem "too small" to the human eyes, because for real-time we will communicate with the world with the only one Internet connection, and also all the information are take for the development of events in the four corners of the world and direct from the places when the events happen. Even Albanian space has not left out of this process because the media in the Republic of Albania and the Republic of Kosovo are adapted to the new conditions under the influence of the globalization process. This fact is proven powerful through creating new television packages, written the websites and newspapers in their possession.

The impact of applying the Common Customs Tariff on the armenian export of Cut and Polished Gems to Russia

2019 ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
V. L. Harutyunyan ◽  
S. V. Dokholyan ◽  
A. R. Makaryan
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Diamond Cutting ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact

The presented study discusses the issues of applying the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) rates of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on rough diamonds and the impact thereof on the exports of stones cut and polished inArmeniaand then exported toRussia.Aim. The study aims to identify the possible strategies Armenian diamond cutting and polishing companies could adopt as a response to the application of the CCT rates on rough diamonds and how it would affect exports to various destinations, namely to Russia.Tasks. The authors analyze the current state of the gems and jewelry sector and substantiate the need to either integrate it into the jewelry manufacturing sector or to apply various strategies to facilitate exports to either Russia or other destinations in the medium term in response to the application of the CCT rates.Methods. This study uses general scientific methods of cognition, including analytical and methodological approaches and elements of forecasting. Possible strategies the Armenian diamond cutting and polishing companies could adopt in the medium term in response to the application of the EAEU CCT rates are determined using the analytical research method, forecasts in the context of the developments in the Armenian gem processing and jewelry market and global trends, statistical data on the imports and exports of cut and polished gems and jewelry for 2014–2018 published by the UN Comtrade Statistics.Results. Statistics on the exports of processed diamonds from 2014 to 2018 highlights the issue associated with the loss of competitiveness suffered by Armenian companies (mainly in comparison with Indian diamond cutters). The major global trends in the diamond cutting and polishing business indicate that it could be virtually impossible for Armenian cutters and polishers to compete with Indian companies in the medium term if they do not comes to investing in new technology to achieve operational efficiency. For these companies, it is important not to lose the Russian market due to an increase in the tariff rate and concentrate on the processing of gems that are larger than 1 carat. Another strategy to avoid an increase in the customs tariff rates would depend on the Armenian government’s ability to negotiate with Russia in respect of direct imports of diamond stones from Russian manufactures. Two other options for Armenian cutters involve focusing on cutting and polishing of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc. or integrating into the jewelry sector either by being the primary supplier or by considering this business as a channel to sell processed diamond stones by setting up their own jewelry manufacturing companies.Conclusions. With CCT going into effect in January 2021 and India’s dominant role in the diamond cutting and polishing business, Armenia needs to carefully consider all of the strategies the Armenian companies could adopt, as discussed above. As a member state of the EAEU, Armenia freely exports to Russia, however, further exports to Russia would depend on Armenia’s ability to ensure that cost-effective operations are in place, or to concentrate on the processing of precious gems rather than diamonds, or to switch to the manufacturing of jewelry items as a major export item.Practical Implication. The findings of this study could be of interest to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia and Business Armenia that could be used in elaborating the strategy for the development of Armenian gems and jewelry sector of the economy.

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