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How to boost gas yield from marginal oil wells

Journal Article · · Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5840901

Flow Measurement Co., Tulsa, has developed a new technique to boost natural gas flow from marginal oil producers and still stay within the economic limits of profitable field operations. Basically the new technique is a simple compressor cylinder driven by the excess power from the walking beam of an oil-well pumping unit. The Ecopres technology is unique in today's marketplace because it is simple in design, rugged, relatively low in cost, and simple to operate. Cost is roughly $350 to $400/compressor hp; packages can be as small as 4 to 5 hp. Oil production may also be increased.

OSTI ID:
5840901
Journal Information:
Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States) Vol. 46; ISSN PEEID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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