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Explore the continuous gas-lift optimization strategy for offshore wells in the Gulf of Mexico, focusing on reducing costs and increasing efficiency through real-time surveillance and data-driven optimization techniques. This case study delves into the technical aspects, field criteria, method, costs, and qualifications required for successful gas-lift optimization.
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Continuous Gas-Lift Optimization: Offshore Gulf of Mexico April 13, 2005
Introduction • Background • Technical Description • Field Criteria • Method • Costs • Qualifications • Conclusion
Background • SS 208—50 miles off coast of LA • 90% of wells on continuous gas-lift • Limited injection gas fluctuates • Inefficient process to optimize gas-lift
Technical Description • Constant Gas-Lift Injection Rate • Real Time Wellhead Surveillance • Optimization Well Tests • Data to Desktop
Field Criteria • Proper gas-lift equipment • Inadequate data gathering from wells • Need to decrease operating costs
Method • New hardware on: • Wellhead • Gas-Lift Header • Test Separator • Computer hardware and software
Costs • Total Cost = $860,000
Qualifications • Internship with UNOCAL at SS 208 • Production Engineering course on gas-lift
Conclusion • Similar field success • Next step • Questions