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Emerson’s Wellpad Automation Improves Shale Well Economics by Managing Annular Flow

Emerson’s Wellpad Automation Improves Shale Well Economics by Managing Annular Flow

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OIL & GAS Remote Automation Solutions For more information: www.EmersonProcess.com/Remote RESULTS n Accelerated natural gas production n Reduced trenching costs by eliminating the need to trench in rocky soils, resulting in faster project completion n Wireless interface to other RTUs promotes portability n Easy Drive actuator allows for flexible power solar operation APPLICATION Managing gas flow from the well casing/tubing annulus increases the flow rate during the free flow stage of a well lifecycle. Substantial revenues are realized from accelerated production. CUSTOMER A long term producer in the Fayetteville Shale Play CHALLENGE Wells are often flowed using the annulus during the initial production phase of a well. The well is later placed in tubing flow for the duration of the

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