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Are You Fully Aligned?

Alignment is a good thing. Think tires. Or, spines. It brings everything into focus, allowing for any and all moving parts to function with efficiency and purpose. Alignment is also good for organizations, particularly as it relates to goals and incentives. In the... Read More

Beat the Pricing Myth. Keep Score.

Profitability at every point of production is on everyone’s mind, everyday. We get it. It’s simply good business to scrutinize operational expenditures to ensure that you’re not overspending on the equipment needed to produce your wells. As the industry focuses on... Read More

What’s Your Plan for Unplanned Outages?

In a time of necessary capital discipline, the last place you want to experience production loss is with an unplanned outage due to equipment failure. According to recent data shared by Rystad Energy, unplanned outages are on the rise, globally. Current projections... Read More

The Perils of ESP Equipment Leasing

Many unconventional well producers have turned to leasing Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) to curtail upfront capital spending and have moved artificial lift spend into operating budgets.  The concept seems logical: ESP equipment spend can be deferred and timed with... Read More

Retrofits: How to Mix and Match System Components to Escape a Failing Service Provider

Horizontal pumping systems are not governed by API or ANSI classifications (such as API 610). Manufacturers have been completely free to develop their own system designs, without being forced to follow any industry guidelines. This has resulted in true innovation, as... Read More