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Learn about de-watering methods in Coal Bed Methane and Shale drilling with insights from industry experts Boots Rouen, Ray Hawk, Garold Muth, Mike Reisz, Dennis Wilson. Understand the key factors such as casing size, fluid volume, power source, and lift methods affecting the efficiency of operations. Discover the optimal blend of ESPs, Beam Lift, PC Pumps, and other techniques and chemicals for maximizing production output. Enhance your understanding of selection criteria, equipment optimization, and tracking for successful de-watering operations in CBM and Shale extraction.
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Contributors • Boots Rouen Schlumberger • Ray Hawk Weatherford • Garold Muth Muth Pumps • Mike Reisz El Paso • Dennis Wilson Conoco/Phillips
Depth Casing Size Volume of Fluid Power Source Deviation Solids CO2 Temperature Open Hole or Cased Rat Hole ALS SelectionDetermining Factors
Primary Forms of Lift • Beam Lift • PC Pumps • ESP’s • Plunger Lift • Gas Lift • Diaphragm Pumps • Chemicals • Vortex
ALS Percentage of Use in CBM • ESP’s 58% • Beam Lift 25% • PCP’s 16% • Other 1%
Excluding PRB ESP’s • Beam Lift 60% • PCP’s 36% • ESP’s 3% • Other 1%
Optimization • Proper Equipment Selection • Tracking • FAT Teams