Plunger Lift Surface Systems

Surface equipment for consistent liquid unloading in gas and gas-condensate wells

• Low-pressure or declining wells where natural flow energy is insufficient to lift accumulated liquids.
• Wells producing up to 300 bbl/d of liquids, where plunger lift is one of the most economical deliquification methods.
• Mature gas wells requiring a cost-effective alternative to soaping and other manual methods.
• High-cycle wells requiring durable components capable of repeated impact events (up to 3,000 ft/min plunger arrival speeds).
• Remote or unmanned operations where automated control reduces site visits and enhances operational safety.

Improved production, lower opex, and safer operations

• Increased production and extended well life
  Plunger lift uses natural pressure buildup to efficiently remove liquids, increasing gas recovery and extending the economic life of the well.
• Low capital and operating cost
  Plunger lift systems are capable of paying back the system in as little as a few weeks, depending on gas prices period
• Reduced downtime and emissions
  Automated cycle control minimizes manual shut-ins and reduces venting and blowdowns that occur during manual unloading.
• Improved wellsite safety
  Forged lubricators eliminate weld-related weak points and feature the patented Poly-Spring™, which maintains optimal impact absorption across a range of plunger velocities—enhancing equipment protection and personnel safety.
• Lower maintenance and fewer interventions
  Proven control algorithms maintain efficient cycling as well conditions change, reducing the need for manual adjustments.

Forged Lubricators

• Working pressure: 5,000 psi
• Test pressure: 7,500 psi (1.5× WP)
• Materials: Heat-treated 4130 steel
• Outlets: Dual ½-in NPT
• Compliance: NACE MR0175, API 11PL, API 6A
• Temperature range: –50 to 180 °F (–45 to 82 °C)
• Options: Manual catcher or autocatcher; union inspectable cap.

Forged lubricators for high-strength, impact-resistant performance

• 100% forged construction eliminates welds, reducing potential failure points.
• Rated to 5,000 psi and hydrostatically tested to 1.5× working pressure. 
• Available in 2⅜-in and 2⅞-in double-outlet configurations.
• Poly-Spring maintains optimal impact absorption up to 3,000 ft/min.
• NACE MR0175 / API 11PL compliant; engineered to API 6A standards for low-temperature and sour-service environments.

Controllers with proven optimization algorithms

• Automate sales and shut-in cycles based on real-time casing, tubing, and line pressures.
• Proprietary algorithms continuously adjust cycles to maintain efficiency as well conditions change.
• Reduce missed cycles and manual adjustments by automatically correcting for line pressure fluctuations.

Arrival sensors for precise plunger detection

• Detect plunger return to surface and trigger controller logic for the next cycle.
• Available in multiple sensor designs suitable for wide environmental and operational ranges.

Catcher systems and drip pots

• Safe retention of the plunger during inspection or replacement.
• Drip pots reduce downtime by preventing condensate and debris from clogging latch valves.

Solar-powered operation

• Solar panels supply continuous power to controllers for remote and unmanned sites.