What's Happening?
Emerson and Interwell have launched the Adaptive Gas Lift System (AGLS), the first retrievable electric gas-lift system designed to optimize oil production without invasive well interventions. The AGLS allows for real-time remote control of gas-lift operations,
improving efficiency and reducing downtime. It addresses challenges associated with conventional gas-lift systems, such as over-injection or under-injection of lift gas, by enabling deeper injection and continuous data-based adjustments. The system is powered by Emerson's Roxar Integrated Downhole Network and utilizes Interwell's Side Pocket Mandrels and Gas Lift Valve.
Why It's Important?
The introduction of the AGLS represents a major innovation in the oil and gas industry, offering a more dynamic and resilient approach to gas-lift operations. By reducing the need for costly and time-consuming well interventions, the system enhances production efficiency and safety. Additionally, the AGLS contributes to more sustainable energy production by minimizing the carbon footprint of gas-lift operations and lowering CO2 emissions per barrel of oil produced. This aligns with the industry's goals of improving operational sustainability and transitioning towards net-zero energy production.
What's Next?
As the AGLS is adopted across the industry, it is expected to set a new standard for gas-lift operations, encouraging other companies to explore similar innovations. The system's success could lead to further advancements in digital automation and real-time control technologies, enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of oil production. As the industry continues to prioritize environmental responsibility, solutions like the AGLS will play a crucial role in achieving these objectives.
