The fluid level approach for determining subsurface pressure is cost effective and provides the advantage of non-intrusive measurements. You no longer have to perform costly and time consuming well servicing operations. Fluid level determination can provide invaluable information to assist anyone that has an interest in both understanding and evaluating well or reservoir performance. When combined with surface pressure measurements, the fluid depth in a wellbore can be used to calculate the producing or static pressures. Understanding producing and static pressure will help you ensure maximum production from your wells.
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM A FLUID LEVEL SHOT?
Is the pump performing optimally?
What is the accurate static and producing bottom hole pressure?
Is there additional production available?
Having an accurate SBHP and PBHP is essential in determining potential production. If PBHP is less than 10% of the SBHP maximum production is being obtained by the well.
What operational changes need to be made to optimize production?
Fluid level determination, when used in conjunction with a dynamometer analysis, can help determine which operational changes need to be made:
Thanks to Ron Halisky, R.E.T, P.L (Eng) from NR Tec for sharing his technical paper with me: Fluid Level Measurements, Benefits and Common Applications.
The average fluid shot costs between $50-100. Is there any other service in the oil and gas industry that costs so little? The service does not require a wireline or service rig. Echo’s experienced well optimization technicians, using the best equipment available, will provide you with the information to make great decisions resulting in increased well production and reduced operating costs. Let us help you be proactive, reducing operating costs and optimizing production of your entire field.
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