Gas Lift Services
Gas lift is a type of artificial lift system that typically utilizes a high-pressure gas source. Gas is injected down the annulus, through a gas lift valve into the tubing, and produced up the tubing with the produced fluid. The injection gas aerates the fluid, decreasing the density and allowing it to flow to the surface more efficiently. Gas lift is widely used in oil production and gas production, particularly in wells where other forms of artificial lift may be less effective.
The primary purpose of a gas lift system is to reduce the pressure in the wellbore. Drawdown of this pressure allows the formation to feed into the wellbore, sustaining production over time. In many cases, gas lift is used alongside plunger lift techniques or integrated with packer completion tools to optimize flow efficiency. There are two types of gas lift equipment: conventional and wireline retrievable. These systems, when properly designed, can be tailored for continuous flow or intermittent flow applications, depending on well conditions. The following pages will detail these systems and the equipment needed for each. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 1-281-258-4200 or reach out to your local sales representative.