Case Study: Production Optimization of Stripper Wells

SentinAL™ Variable Speed Rod Pump Drive Delivers

Challenge

Optimize the profitability of the well by increasing production, lowering operating costs and reducing maintenance costs

Solution

SentinAL - Orbital Traction’s mechanical variable speed drive for rod pumps provides automation, remote monitoring and matches well inflow to optimize production

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Return on Investment

Client realized over a 350% return on their investment in SentinAL.

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Net Revenue
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Production

Monthly net revenue increased 25% and production increased to 15 BPD, an uplift of 30%

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Decreased Electrical Costs

Average daily power consumption decreased from 110 kilowatts/day to 83 kilowatts/day

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Client

Petralis Energy Resources

Location

Smith County, East Texas

“Orbital and SentinAL have exceeded our expectations. The data is excellent, results are exceptional, and we are extremely satisfied with both the deployment and the operation of the system. We are extremely interested in evaluating deployment of SentinAL on additional wells.”

Luis Serrano, M.Eng Operations Manager Petralis Energy Resources

Why SentinAL?

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    Cost-Effective

    Simple, modular design for lower ownership costs, half the cost of alternative solutions.

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    Efficiency

    Reduces power consumption per barrel lifted.

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    Reliability

    A robust mechanical solution built for the oilfield environment.

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    Innovation

    Compact retrofittable solution that supports the entire pump jack speed range. Automatic power regeneration and no electrical line harmonics issues.

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    Versatility

    Operates with or without grid connectivity, including remote locations, using natural gas-powered engines.

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    Connectivity

    Cloud-enabled monitoring and remote control are available.

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