Hotline XTend System with S4000N Pump Improves SAGD Production by 41%, Canada
Published: 04/25/2018
Hotline XTend System with S4000N Pump Improves SAGD Production by 41%, Canada
Published: 04/25/2018
Schlumberger integrated a Hotline XTend system with a S4000N pump and bottom-feeder gas separator. The solution reduced well drawdown by 27%, increased well production by 41%, improved pump efficiency by 15%, and minimized unexpected shutdowns and associated deferred production.
Location
Canada, North America
Details
Northern Alberta, Canada
Athabasca Oil Sands
Bottomhole temperature, degC [degF]
220 [428]
Bottomhole pressure, MPa [psi]
2.4 [350]
Pump-setting depth, m [ft]
430 [1,410]
Casing size, in
11¾
Motor OD, mm [in]
142.75 [5.62]
Pump OD, mm [in]
136.65 [5.38]
Athabasca Oil Sands
Bottomhole temperature, degC [degF]
220 [428]
Bottomhole pressure, MPa [psi]
2.4 [350]
Pump-setting depth, m [ft]
430 [1,410]
Casing size, in
11¾
Motor OD, mm [in]
142.75 [5.62]
Pump OD, mm [in]
136.65 [5.38]
Background
Unexpected ESP shutdowns in a SAGD well prompted a search for performance improvement. Analysis determined that the SAGD process delivered multiphase production (oil and steam) to the ESP system, destabilizing the system and impairing performance.
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