ChampionX Adds Autonomous Control for Rod Lift Wells with New XSPOC 3.1 Software
This release provides a number of powerful updates to the XSPOC platform, including advancements in setpoint optimization for rod lift wells and AI-driven autonomous control to better optimize production assets with less resources and time.
E&P Plus Company Spotlight: Filling the Gap in Gas-lift Technologies
Upwing Energy CEO Herman Artinian shares details about the company’s evolution, how its technologies work and the state of the artificial lift industry.
ChampionX Secures North Sea Non-Toxic Chemicals Deal
New non-toxic corrosion inhibitors economically extend asset lifecycles and deliver environmental gains.
Upwing Energy Achieves Carbon Neutral Certification
Innovative artificial lift technology will help oil and gas companies meet environmental and production goals.
ChampionX Appoints Mohammed Al-Khalifa as First General Manager for Saudi Arabia
ChampionX has appointed Mohammed Al-Khalifa to the newly created role of general manager of Saudi Arabia to spearhead the region for further growth in 2021, the company said on Feb. 2.
Tenaris Introduces LaserShield Protective Coating for Sucker Rods Couplings
Tenaris has introduced its LaserShield protective coating for sucker rods couplings on Jan. 28.
Equinor to Invest $345 Million to Improve Recovery Rate at North Sea Field
Equinor and its license partners have decided to invest NOK 3 billion (US$345 million) in the North Sea Statfjord Øst field to improve recovery by 23 million barrels of oil equivalent, the company said on Dec. 22.
Weatherford Smart Rod-Lift Solution Redefines Production Strategy for 200-well Field
Weatherford International Plc revealed its smart rod-lift solution, comprised of production optimization software, automation, and skilled engineers, boosted uptime 42% and increased production 37% for 40 reciprocating rod-lift wells in Sumatra, Indonesia on Nov. 5.
Newly Independent Lufkin Industries Acquires Schlumberger’s Rod-lift Business
The divestiture of the rod-lift unit to Lufkin Industries follows several other asset sales made so far this year by Schlumberger as the oilfield services giant works to restructure itself into a leaner customer-aligned structure.
E&P Case Study: Inline Static Mixer Improves Chemical Results
The Tellerus inline static mixer cuts chemical costs by 40% to 80% and extends the life of protected equipment by, in some cases, more than a decade.