Abstract
Abstract The Natural Gas industry is often faced with the challenge of selecting an optimal Artificial Lift method for a well in the midst of various artificial lift type choices. These challenges become more complex with increasing dynamic changes in well characteristics over the life of a well. This paper presents a case study on artificial lift selection strategy for unloading liquid from gas well in San Juan basin located in Southwestern, Colorado, and Northwestern, New Mexico. Various modeling techniques were applied to evaluate the lowest bottom hole flowing pressure for various Artificial Lift system types and wellbore geometry. Real life data acquired at the field trials was used to validate model results. The selection strategy resulted in the creation of a robust artificial lift selection matrix and charts for various well configurations as well as production rates for optimum well performance. This approach has a significant impact on gas well production; often loaded up with liquid and prematurely abandoned, due to lack of proper artificial lift strategy. The paper may assist the gas well operator and the need to adequately design, install and operate an optimum artificial lift system for the life of the gas well.
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