LIFTING THE FLUIDS
THAT POWER THE WORLD
Recent studies show that nearly half of the world's oil reserves consist of viscous and bituminous liquid deposits, with recovery rates ranging from 5% to 30%. Various technologies have been employed for its extraction, including cold production with mechanical admixtures, steam-assisted gravity drainage, open-pit development, and others. However, all of them are inefficient and create additional problems that reduce profitability.
Novomet has developed a solution unique to the market – a rotary displacement cylindrical pumps for extracting high-viscosity oil. This volumetric machine has become an excellent alternative to screw and rod pumping units, which significantly underperform in conditions of high mechanical impurities, gas content, and declining pressure. Additionally, the Rotary displacement pumps can replace electric submersible pumps (ESP) when operating at low flow rates (intermittent mode).
The configuration of the Rotary displacement pumps is similar to classic electric submersible pump systems, but compared to them, the Rotary displacement pumps eliminates operational interruptions caused by low inflow and high gas factors without additional pre-installed devices. It differs from screw pumps in that it uses components in its design that are resistant to aggressive environments, reducing wear and the likelihood of breakdowns. Advantages over rod pumps include a smaller footprint and dimensions, the ability to operate at depths of up to 3000 meters, no need for regular maintenance, and reduced risk of damage to sucker rods. Installation is standardized and does not require additional qualifications.
The volumetric rotary pump is designed for pumping liquids with a viscosity range from 20 to 5000 cSt. It is produced in sizes 5 and 5A. Its areas of application include wells with high-viscosity oil, low-flow wells, and wells complicated by mechanical impurities. It works excellently in wells with low inflow rates of 5-50 m³/day at temperatures up to 170°C. Moreover, the higher the viscosity of the oil, the better its efficiency, which increases extraction effectiveness without the need for complex and costly technologies.
"Today we are working on enhancing the uniqueness of our equipment and increasing the liquid pressure generated by each stage of the pump; we are conducting additional experimental tests," says Andrey Orlov, head of the design bureau for volumetric pumps and filtration systems at Novomet. "Increasing the pressure will reduce the number of stages and, consequently, the length of the pump, decrease material consumption and the risk of premature failure, as well as reduce power consumption per stage, which in turn will lower energy consumption."
Thus, the Rotary displacement pumps by Novomet is an entirely new pump design that provides excellent performance indicators such as output, efficiency, long service life under low flow conditions and heavy oil extraction, despite complications from mechanical impurities and high gas content.
Novomet has developed a solution unique to the market – a rotary displacement cylindrical pumps for extracting high-viscosity oil. This volumetric machine has become an excellent alternative to screw and rod pumping units, which significantly underperform in conditions of high mechanical impurities, gas content, and declining pressure. Additionally, the Rotary displacement pumps can replace electric submersible pumps (ESP) when operating at low flow rates (intermittent mode).
The configuration of the Rotary displacement pumps is similar to classic electric submersible pump systems, but compared to them, the Rotary displacement pumps eliminates operational interruptions caused by low inflow and high gas factors without additional pre-installed devices. It differs from screw pumps in that it uses components in its design that are resistant to aggressive environments, reducing wear and the likelihood of breakdowns. Advantages over rod pumps include a smaller footprint and dimensions, the ability to operate at depths of up to 3000 meters, no need for regular maintenance, and reduced risk of damage to sucker rods. Installation is standardized and does not require additional qualifications.
The volumetric rotary pump is designed for pumping liquids with a viscosity range from 20 to 5000 cSt. It is produced in sizes 5 and 5A. Its areas of application include wells with high-viscosity oil, low-flow wells, and wells complicated by mechanical impurities. It works excellently in wells with low inflow rates of 5-50 m³/day at temperatures up to 170°C. Moreover, the higher the viscosity of the oil, the better its efficiency, which increases extraction effectiveness without the need for complex and costly technologies.
"Today we are working on enhancing the uniqueness of our equipment and increasing the liquid pressure generated by each stage of the pump; we are conducting additional experimental tests," says Andrey Orlov, head of the design bureau for volumetric pumps and filtration systems at Novomet. "Increasing the pressure will reduce the number of stages and, consequently, the length of the pump, decrease material consumption and the risk of premature failure, as well as reduce power consumption per stage, which in turn will lower energy consumption."
Thus, the Rotary displacement pumps by Novomet is an entirely new pump design that provides excellent performance indicators such as output, efficiency, long service life under low flow conditions and heavy oil extraction, despite complications from mechanical impurities and high gas content.
Novomet artificial lift services
Lifting the fluids that power the world
The path forward for responsible oil and gas production is to always look for new ways to reduce the cost required to find, tap, and produce a barrel of oil or a cubic meter of gas. Most oilfield services companies are heavily focused on exploration and drilling.
By contrast, Novomet is hyper-focused on completions and artificial lift. More specifically, Novomet is a leader among oilfield service companies with superior technologies that produce higher volumes of hydrocarbons while helping lower the overall cost of production.
The goal is to continuously make more oil and gas with less effort, cost, and environmental impact. The next great breakthroughs in the oil and gas industry will not come from new exploration, drilling, pipeline, or refining technology. Rather, they will come from advances in our ability to economically produce more hydrocarbons from the wells we are already drilling. They will come from artificial lift technologies.
Our purpose is simple and straight-forward: We lift the fluids that power the world. Our mission is to harvest what other oilfield service companies leave behind, reduce the power and cost required to produce hydrocarbons, and develop viable green energy solutions.
BY THE NUMBERS
264400000
kWh of electricity saved with PowerSave and SlimLine ESPs
172815
Tons of CO2 prevented from entering the atmosphere*
32
Countries where Novomet is reducing carbon emissions
* Based on 1.2 lb of CO2 emissions per kilowatt-hour accourding to U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions in the Electricity Sector projections.
Oilfield services and the energy industry
People, businesses, and economies have more opportunities to grow when they have access to safe, affordable sources of energy. Electricity keeps us warm, helps us stay healthy, and drives speed and agility in commerce. The goal of the energy industry is to provide power for as low a cost and with as little environmental impact as possible.
Renewable energy sources remain a priority. As costs come down for geothermal, solar, wind, hydro-electric, and other alternative forms of energy, there will be less dependence and need for oil and gas. Until that happens, the most economical and environmentally responsible path forward is to continue to find and produce enough hydrocarbons to meet the world’s energy demands.
Novomet remains dedicated to helping energy companies harvest the hydrocarbons they need to power the world—for as low an environmental and economic impact as possible. When you think artificial lift (oil and gas, geothermal, mine dewatering, etc.) think Novomet.
