LP-SAGD: Lab Testing of Artificial Lift Systems

In large regions of the Athabasca oil sands, where SAGD recovery techniques are currently being used or considered, the presence of a depleted or naturally low-pressured formation directly above the reservoir makes it necessary to operate the producing wells at relatively low pressures.

Learn how C-FER is testing in a laboratory environment a number of downhole and surface-driven pumping systems at low intake pressures and low degrees of sub-cooling to priortize and select candidates for further field trials.