Abstracts

Title Presenters Topic Paper
Field Evaluation Of ESP Motor Cooling Technologies Deployed In Multizone Permian Wells: Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Ala Eddine Aoun, Nelson Ruiz, Jesica Pfeilsticker, and Kurt Cole
Baker Hughes

Artificial Lift, Electric Submersible Pump
Field Evidence of Check-Valve Durability Under API Kickoff Gas-Lift Operating Conditions

Mike Juenke and Colton Oldham, Liberty Lift

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
Field Optimization Reimagined: Data at the Core, Exceptions at the Center, People in Control

Mario Campos,  Amplified Industries
Guy Tippy, Burk Royalty Co. 
 

Prod. Handling
Flowback Methodology (Slow Ramp, vs Open), Design and Timing of Installation of First Artificial Lift Method

Sofia Rodriguez,Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
From Routes to Exceptions: Automating Plunger Lift Well Management

Jordan Portillo, Jeff Hartman, Brad Bowen, Kreg Flowers, and Tristan Nicosia
Oxy
 

Artificial Lift, Plunger Lift
GALLOP into Late-Life Production: Extending Well Life by Unloading from the Lateral

Ryan Hieronymus, Oxy
Scott Wilson, Nations Consulting
David Green, Well Master Corp

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
Gas Lift Optimization Achieved at Scale Through Automated Model Building, Automatic Model Tuning, and Application of Autonomous Control Logic Through an Enterprise Production Optimization Solution

Vineet Chawla, Marisely Urdaneta, and  Cesar Verde 
Weatherford

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
GAS RELEASE SYSTEM BYPASS (GRSB): An Advanced Gas-Handling Technology to Enhance ESP Performance in High-GLR Wells

Talor Nunez, Diamondback Energy 
Reed Boeger, ExxonMobil
Shivani Vyas and Scott Vestal, Odessa Separator Inc. (OSI)

Artificial Lift, Electric Submersible Pump
High Pressure Gas Lift (HPGL) Upper Completion Design Strategy

Ehab Abo Deeb, Kevin McNeilly, Austin Wheeler, and Martin Lozano
BPX Energy

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
Hybrid Sucker Rod Pump Mechanical Bottom Lock Seal Ring

Benny Williams, Consultant Q2 ALS
Jerson Paez, Q2 ALS

Artificial Lift, Sucker Rod Pump
Implementing AI POCs and the Advantages of Non-Fixed Stroke Length Rod Pumping Systems

Steven McNeil and Jose Gerardo Villela
SSi Lift

Artificial Lift, Plunger Lift
Improvement and Standardization of Results Using Intelligent Algorithms During the Scanning of Production Pipe and Rods

Enio Oliveros
Site Safe Solutions
ACE-EMI Software LLC
 

General Interest, Computer Applications
Increasing Energy Efficiency of Rod Pump Wells Equipped with PMM and Foresite Power Regenerative System

Luke Hebert, Weatherford
Koda Resources

Artificial Lift
Insights into Intermittent Gas Lift: Lessons from Field Experiments and Operations

Erasmus Mensah and Smith Leggett
Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

Artificial Lift, Gas Lift
Insights on PRT Analysis: Distinguishing Thermal Drift from Bending

Walter Phillips, WANSCO
Lynn Rowlan, Echometer

Artificial Lift, Sucker Rod Pump
It's Science, Not Voodoo: Preventing Asphaltenes and Paraffin With Physics Instead of Chemicals Using Enercat

Courtney Richardson and  Anthony Allison, Oxy
Dr. Doug Hamilton, JW Enterprises
 

Prod. Handling, Scale and Paraffin Treatments
Maximizing Well Production on Tight Casing ESP Applications in the Permian Basin

Irausquin Miguel, Gambus Jorge, Meier Kyle, and Yu Jerry
Reynolds Lift

Artificial Lift, Electric Submersible Pump
Multifunctional Chemical Remediation Strategies for Wells Impacted by Frac Hits: Field Applications and Performance Outcomes

Rosanel Morales, Camila Tocora, and Martin Campos
Revive Energy Solutions

Prod. Handling
Multiphase Flow Metering Approaches: Physics, Field Performance and Test-Separator Comparisons

Jefferson Ogbuka, Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

Prod. Handling
Nitrogen-Driven Pneumatic Instrumentation & Controls: A New Standard for Reliability, Uptime, and Operational Intelligence

John "Bunkie" Westerheide, Kathairos Solutions, Inc. 
Scott McNeely, Kimray, Inc.  
 

General Interest, Environmental
Optimizing Horizontal Well Pumping and BHA Design to Reduce Bottomhole Flowing Pressure

Luke Elbel, Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

Artificial Lift
Overcoming Production Challenges in Oilfields: A Next-Generation Artificial Lift Solution for Complex Well Environments

Tomasz Pacha, Dmytro Nekrasov and Halyna Shcherba,

TRIOL- Poland

Artificial Lift
Ozona and Sonora Canyon Gas Field Revival Turning P&As into P1 Reserves to Help Meet the Massive LNG and Data Center Natural Gas Needs

Robert Barba, Austin Phoenix Resources

Well Completion and Simulation
Performance Improvements of ESPs using 500 and 700 series PMM in High Demand (High Flow & High HP) applications.

Irausquin Miguel, Gambus Jorge, Meier Kyle, and Yu Jerry
Reynolds Lift

Artificial Lift, Electric Submersible Pump
Pilot Test for Continuous Production Optimization Using a Digital Solution on Permian Basin Wells

Hardikkumar Zalavadia, Daniel Croce, and Arsalan Adil , Xecta Digital Labs
Timothy Credeur and Kevin McNeilly, BPX Energy
 

General Interest

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