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Shallow Gas Dewatering Pump Consortium

On November 30, 2009, C-FER Technologies, in partnership with EnCana/Cenovus and the Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, held a technology information session to discuss the Shallow Gas De-Watering Pump Consortium. The purpose of the consortium is to:

  • promote the development of cheap shallow gas pumping technology
  • effectively manage the financial and operational risk associated with such development

Key messages included:

  • Produced water is a significant problem for shallow gas producers. Standardized pumping technologies (>$100k) don't meet economic hurdles for shallow gas wells.
  • Shallow gas producers and the people of Alberta stand to benefit significantly from production and reserve adds resulting from cost effective shallow gas de-watering pump technology.
  • STATUS QUO: Prototype pumping systems are field-trialed without effective contractual agreements or rigorous bench testing standards in place, resulting in:
    • under-estimated risk
    • high pump failure rates
    • financial loss
    • hard feelings
    • stunted technology development

Interested in Participating?

On January 19, 2010, a meeting will be held to form a Steering Committee for those organizations interested in participating in the project and are committed to providing funding. Companies interested in participating should contact:

Kelly Piers, Manager, Production Operations,
C-FER Technologies
k.piers@cfertech.com or at 780.450.8989 ext 239

OR

Arlene Merling, PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
amerling@ptac.org or at 403.218.7702

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