Achieving operational efficiency in unconventional stimulations

摘要

Systematic approach can help deliver increased operational efficiencies by keeping downtime to a minimum. The Holy Grail that operators in unconventional plays are striving to reach now is operational efficiency. Nonproductive time (NPT) due to equipment failure is a major barrier. In particular, the flow path between the hydraulic pump spread and the wellbore needs to be incident-free because a failure on this path significandy impacts delivery of hydraulic stimulation fluid from the perspective of cost overruns and increased safety risks.