Chasing the curve

摘要

A new algorithm targets optimal gas injection rates. Gas injection has become a key process in the range of modern solutions that exists within artificial lift operations, and its importance is predicted to increase. Recent market studies suggest the adoption of gas-lift techniques will increase by up to 30% for depleted wells in the Permian Basin by 2020 while downhole pressure monitoring is expected to increase by 25% to 50% for U.S. land-based applications to about 1,000 wells this year.