GAS LIFT

By Iyanda Seun

OBJECTIVES
To clearly define the term Gas Lift
To understand the concept of Gas lift Present an overview of a simple Gas Lift Model

DEFINITION
What is Gas Lift ? Gas lift is one of a number of methods used to artificially lift oil or water from wells where there is insufficient reservoir pressure to produce the well.

Gas lift is a form of artificial lift where gas bubbles lift the oil from the well.
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DEFINITION
Why Gas Lift ? The purpose of gas lift is to increase well production (Oil/Water)

CONCEPT OF GAS LIFT

The process involves injecting gas through the tubing-casing annulus. Injected gas aerates the fluid to reduce its density; thus enabling the formation pressure to lift the oil column and then forces the fluid out of the wellbore. Gas may be injected continuously or intermittently, depending on the producing characteristics of the well and the arrangement of the gas-lift equipment.
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CONCEPT OF GAS LIFT

CONCEPT OF GAS LIFT

The amount of gas to be injected to maximize oil production varies based on well conditions and geometries. Too much or too little injected gas will result in less than maximum production. Generally, the optimal amount of injected gas is determined by well tests, where the rate of injection is varied and liquid production (oil and perhaps water) is measured.
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CONCEPT OF GAS LIFT

S/N 1 2 3 4 5 Gas Lift Wells Ubit 66D Ubit 128D Ubit 68D (D2)** Ubit 32D (D3)** Ubit 71D (D4)** Total Proposed Gas Lift Wells - Current & Expected Production Current Rate Estimated Gas Lift BOPD MMSCFD MMSCFD 702 0.47 2.3 1428 0.45 1.7 2500 1.05 1.5 2600 1.05 1.5 2500 1.05 1.5 9730 4.07 8.5 Estimated Rate After Gas Flowing WellHead Pressure BOPD Uplift (BOPD) Initial FWHP Final FWHP 2468 1766 310 1083 2435 1007 435 970 3100 600 400 968 3100 500 400 1006 3100 600 400 968 14203 4473
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SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

The gas-lift mandrel is a device installed in the tubing string of a gas-lift well onto which or into which a gas-lift valve is fitted. There are two common types of mandrels: conventional gas-lift mandrel: a gas-lift valve is installed as the tubing is placed in the well. Thus, to replace or repair the valve, the tubing string must be pulled. 10

SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

side-pocket mandrel: the valve is installed and removed by wireline while the mandrel is still in the well, eliminating the need to pull the tubing to repair or replace the valve.

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SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

Gas-lift valve A device installed on (or in) a gas-lift mandrel, which in turn is put on the tubing string of a gas-lift well. Tubing and casing pressures cause the valve to open and close, thus allowing gas to be injected into the fluid in the tubing to cause the fluid to rise to the surface.
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SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

4 GL Manifold 2 Blow-down Manifold
GL WELL

PSH/PSL
Well Head Control Panel GL WELL

GL Well

PIC

GL WELL

SS V
GL WELL

SSV
2 Flow Line

V-CONE FLOWMETER

Casing Valve

Casing Valve

1 in 3/4 in

Spare connections as required

LOW TEMP SPECS PIPIES (as required)

To Vent Scrubber or Atmosphere at a safe location

RO
From Other Wells

CAP GAS SOURCE WELL

2 in

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SIMPLE GAS LIFT MODEL

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