Adaptive Gas Lift System

With the control the Advanced Gas Lift System provides, operators can efficiently adjust to maximize production. For example, as well conditions change, there could be a need to transition to a deeper injection point. The flexibility of the AGLS allows operators to adapt remotely to retain enhanced production rates for as long as possible and ultimately ensuring increased total reservoir drainage.​

Traditional gas lift systems have limited adaptability, and changes require expensive manual intervention. Even still, only one configuration is achieved until the next shut-in intervention takes place. The AGLS enables remote, dynamic changes to be made as often as required, to ensure an optimized arrangement. This reduces the need for expensive downtime and manual activities significantly.​

The AGLS utilizes field-proven technology, qualified to the highest industry standards. The Roxar Downhole portfolio from Emerson and the valves from Interwell are known for robust, reliable performance, providing assurances for operators as they select their downhole monitoring and control approach. As an extra safety precaution, should a failure occur, the solution is easily retrievable and replaceable.​

With AGLS, operators can remotely control valves for optimal gas injection rate and depth, ensuring improved use of available gas, reduced CO2 per barrel, as well as production optimization and ultimately increased total reservoir drainage. The need for extensive work-over operations is removed, avoiding the associated carbon footprint, supporting the journey towards net-zero energy production.​

The Downhole Network Controller interfaces with the customer control system and provides power and communication to the Roxar monitoring and control equipment in the well. The DHNC can be installed either topside or subsea.

The side pocket mandrel serves as a receptacle for the Adaptive Gas Lift Valve (AGLV). It allows for the installation and retrieval of the AGLV, without the need to pull the entire tubing string. Interwell has a robust and reliable, field-proven design, which withstands extreme downhole conditions, ensuring long term performance and minimal maintenance requirements.​

The Adaptive Gas Lift Valve (AGLV) is the combination of Interwell’s field-proven valve design and Emerson’s communication and power infrastructure. An inductive coupler and an actuator enable a unique, low power, adaptive valve solution, resulting in the operator benefiting from the world’s first retrievable electric gas lift system, providing a new level of control and reliability.​