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.
