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Agenda 2018
Key: What will be covered?
Economic Assessment
New Research and Innovations
Cost Reduction and Efficiency
Well Site Automation and Monitoring
Technical Know-How
Technological Advancements
DAY 1: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
0900 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0935 OPENING ADDRESS
0935 - 1005 DIGITAL INTELLIGENT ARTIFICIAL LIFT - TECHNOLOGY | APPLICATION | JUSTIFICATION | OPERATION
- Overcoming production limitations of existing gas lift technology with a digital in-well integrated gas lift optimization system
- Progress to develop and apply an enhanced approach to gas lift well design to maximize well optimization
- Specific applications and associated business case studies along with sampling of field results
Graham Makin
Silverwell Technologies
Silverwell Technologies
1005 - 1035 METHODS FOR IMPROVING ARTIFICIAL LIFT CYCLE WITH HYDROFORMED BELLOWS
- Modifying convolution count and pitch to increase cycle life
- Using material properties to your advantage
Tyler McConnell
Alloy Bellows & Precision Welding
Alloy Bellows & Precision Welding
1035 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 ARTIFICIAL LIFT CONSIDERATIONS IN LIQUIDS RICH RESERVOIRS
- Seven Generations gas-lift development strategy
- Full life-cycle cost analysis of gas lift, rod pump, and ESP artificial lift methods
- Case studies on operating challenges with each form of artificial lift
Matthew MacDonald
Seven Generations Energy
Seven Generations Energy
1130 - 1200 ARTIFICIAL LIFT TESTING
- The importance of modeling and testing for back-check valve instability to determine reliability
- Mitigating risk through product validation testing prior to field deployment
- Gas flow testing of gas-lift valves at pressures up to 10,000 psi and 300F
- Flow performance testing of ESPs with high viscosity oil, sand slurry, or with multiphase flow
Angel Wileman
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT ARTIFICIAL LIFT EXHIBITION
1335 - 1405 OPTIMIZATION THROUGH AUTOMATION
- How can automation improve your 'Manage by Exception' process for Artificial Lift applications?
- Achieveing optimization by using SCADA and Cloud technologies
- Utilization of local automated controls and remote analytical tools
Braden Robinson
ABB - Onshore Oil & Gas
ABB - Onshore Oil & Gas
1405 - 1435 PRESENTING THE RESULTS OF FIELD TEST FROM DOWNHOLE ARTIFICIAL LIFT SENSOR
- Measuring tension, compression, torque and displacement of the Sucker Rod String
- Maximizing reservoir drainage and production optimization
- Identifying and isolating field mechanical issues
John MacKay
Well Innovation
Well Innovation
1440 - 1510 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1515 - 1545 BLAZE THERMAL BORON DIFFUSION TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
- Mechanical wear, corrosion and abrasion are production challenges that customers face during field operations
- Endurance Lift Solutions has partnered with B4C Technologies to introduce Blaze™ technology to address these challenges
- Blaze™ treated products have successfully achieved over 400% in run-life improvement over standard metallurgy
Dan Runzheimer
Endurance Lift Solutions
Endurance Lift Solutions
1545 - 1600 CLOSING REMARKS
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 SUCKER ROD GUIDE MATERIAL PERFORMANCE USING ASTM TEST METHODS
- Commonly used rod guide materials
- Physical and chemical resistance comparison
- ASTM Abrasion and sliding wear test results
Duncan Hogg
RTP Company
RTP Company
1010 - 1040 NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE RESIN FOR THERMOPLASTIC LINERS
- Looking at the benefits of using Thermoplastic Liners
- Case studies of various factors causing failure in sucker rod systems
- Summarizing properties of new resin in comparison to other resins currently available
Zach Stearman
Lightning Production Services
Lightning Production Services
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 EMPLOYING MULTIPHASE COMPRESSOR TO OPTIMIZE CASING PRESSURE
- Using the technology of beam gas compressors, high compression ratios, and high discharge temperature
- The effect of multiphase compression and how it results in the consistent production of the well bore
- How to free the system from fluid entering gas compressor using hydraulic power to drive the piston rod
Charlie McCoy
Permian Production Equipment
Permian Production Equipment
1130 - 1200 OPTIMIZING ARTIFICIAL LIFT TO UNLOAD LIQUID RICH GAS WELLS
- Conventional methods to unload gas wells like plungers and ESP’s are complicated and inefficient
- No venting or flaring of gas involved with multiphase transport solutions
- How does multiphase pump technology offers a competitive alternative?
Sven Olson
Leistritz Advanced Technologies
Leistritz Advanced Technologies
1200 - 1215 CLOSING REMARKS
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT ARTIFICIAL LIFT EXHIBITION
Key topics for 2018:
- Making an economic assessment for artificial lift systems
Understand the economic fundamentals and key performance indicators (KPI) for artificial lift systems usage from an industry wide perspective. - Reducing costs and optimizing production with the right techniques
Assess how new artificial lift systems are cost-effective while minimizing operational and financial risks, and learn how adopting the right techniques to maximize production. - Maximizing pump efficiencies and minimizing failure rates of artificial lift systems
Be the first to hear about new artificial lift pump innovations for efficient and reliable operations, while ensuring optimum performance and enhanced oil recovery. - New optimization techniques in producing from deeper and more complex wells
Explore artificial lift projects across multiple wells sites and assess the latest results from tests and trials from highly deviated wells to high Gas-Liquid Ratios. - Well site automation and downhole monitoring solutions for measured results
Explore the latest advances in well monitoring technologies and the tools available to improve on efficiencies, operations and to help decision-making. - End-user operator case studies and developing a successful artificial lift program
Gain insight from leading artificial lift manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure a successful application.