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Location
Russia, Europe
Details
Russia
 
Field type
Gas condonsate
 
GOR, ft3/bbl [m3/m3
3,370 [600]
 
Bubblepoint pressure, psi [MPa]
2,100 [14.5
 
Bottomhile pressure, psi [MPa]
1,014-2,190 7-15.1]
 
Pump setting, ft [m]
5,577 [1,700]
 
Well depth, ft [m]
8,530 [2,600]
Background
An operator in Russia needed to optimize production by transitioning from gas lift to an ESP in several wells. However, once the ESPs were installed, their operation was compromised due to high GOR, periods of natural flow, limited drawdown pressure, and a Christmas tree configuration that is rarely used with ESPs. As a result, the operator encountered frequent ESP stops, short operating cycles, excessive motor heating, and increased downtime and production deferment.
Products Used
Lift IQ Production Life Cycle Management Service
DesignRite Artificial Lift Design and Optimization Software
Avocet Production Operations Software Platform
PIPESIM Steady-State Multiphase Flow Simulator

Lift IQ Service Reduces ESP Downtime by 27%

Real-time monitoring enables operator to make adjustments to ESP operation based on improved motor feedback as conditions changed

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Schlumberger deployed Lift IQ service to provide real-time control and acquire data, which was analyzed using DesignPro software, PIPESIM simulator, and Avocet platform. Based on this analysis, the team made ESP trip and set point adjustments, improved cyclic-mode periods, and implemented motor amps and load-feedback modes to address the issues encountered. As a result, the operator was able to eliminate ESP stops and enhance ESP longevity, reduce downtime by 27%, and improve overall lift efficiency. Additional reports provided by Schlumberger surveillance engineers continue to help the operator evaluate ESP performance and develop production optimization strategies.

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Lift IQ

Production life cycle management service

Monitor and diagnose equipment, well, and reservoir problems with a service suited for all artificial lift systems.

DesignRite

Artificial lift design and optimization software

Simplify the design process of ESP and gas lift systems using intuitive, user-friendly workflows for individual wells.

Avocet

Production operations software platform

Hit all your production targets with a field-level decision support system.

PIPESIM

Steady-state multiphase flow simulator

Overcome fluid flow challenges and optimize production.

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