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AMBIT PLUS 24/7
Production Surveillance Services
Resolve challenges, stabilize production, and enhance asset value
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In unconventional wells,
the production stream
is highly volatile for the
initial 90 to 120 days
after first oil.
A recent study found that one third of alerts
generated by automated production systems in the
first 90 days in unconventional wells would have
likely led to electric submersible pumping (ESP)
system shutdowns if nothing was done to resolve
the underlying problems. While ESP systems provide
the most economical, efficient, and flexible
recovery solutions, mismanaging early-stage ESP
shutdowns can defer production, lead to escalating
intervention and workover costs, and diminish
long-term asset value.
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If production loss is the first sign of
a problem, it may be too late.
During critical phases of production, frac sand
flowback, erratic flow rates, and gas slugs can
negatively impact the production environment
if not addressed quickly and effectively.
Production loss should not be the first sign of
a problem.
If you are watching the right indicators at
the right time, you can identify threatening
conditions early. Changes in pump intake or
discharge pressures, fluctuations in motor
operating current, excessive vibrations, and
temperature spikes or anomalies can lead to
long-term production issues if not
handled effectively.
By the time you notice a decline in production,
it may be too late to reverse permanent
effects to your production system. As an
ESP system becomes less and less effective,
you will likely rack up repair and workover
expenses, ultimately risking recovery potential
and the value of your asset. Resolving issues
before they become threats is critical to
maintaining ESP and production
system health.
It pays to watch your assets
around the clock.
Investing in a 24-hour surveillance service
during your most critical phases of production
in unconventional wells mitigates the threat of
dynamic downhole conditions on production
system performance and longevity.
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AMBIT PLUS 24/7 production surveillance
services protect your unconventional assets
AMBIT™ PLUS 24/7 production surveillance services
combine the industry’s best production monitoring
software with real-time decisioning support from
Baker Hughes optimization experts. No matter the
time or day, when you invest in 24/7 surveillance for
your unconventional well, a Baker Hughes expert is
monitoring the downhole conditions and production
system operations in real time, standing by and ready
to help you:
Stabilize production
nnReduce operating costs
nnExtend ESP run life
nnReduce health, safety,
and environmental (HSE) risks
nnResolve problems before they
become critical
nn
Based on your preferences, asset goals, and specific
production system, Baker Hughes adjusts ESP
systems and other equipment as needed to optimize
production, minimize the impact of threatening
downhole conditions, and limit HSE risks.
From the beginning, the Baker Hughes team
continuously logs, processes, and assimilates data
and metrics in your unconventional well to establish
a unique production profile. Within hours, experts can
spot anomalies. Within days, data and metrics are
being updated and evaluated, and then reintegrated
into the system to build ongoing production
intelligence.
After the well stabilizes, you are left with a rich
baseline data set and continuous data feeds that you
can use to monitor production throughout the life
of the well.
The payoff is clear with AMBIT PLUS 24/7 production surveillance services
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Utilizing AMBIT PLUS 24/7 production surveillance services helps avoid ESP failures and
workovers by making proactive changes to resolve problems before they become critical.
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Industry-leading production monitoring software
nnIntegrates
seamlessly with no additional
IT personnel requirements
nnProvides
nnOffers
real-time and historical data
full data security in a
cloud-enabled environment
nnAllows
for customized daily and weekly
reports based on customer metrics
nnLogs
all alarms for historical reference
nnIntegrates
production data into field
reservoir models
nnProvides
mobile access
nnMaintains
full compliance with industry
data standards for simple integration with
corporate systems
nnOffers
transparent key performance indicators
for full traceability of system performance
nnIntegrates
instant messaging for direct
access to surveillance engineers
nnTracks,
contextualizes, and shares action
items, memos, and issue resolution
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Baker Hughes
optimization experts
nnAre
available to customers on a 24-hour help
line seven days a week
nnEstablish
alarm settings based on experience
in specific plays, customer-specific
requirements, and in-depth knowledge
of production ecosystem operations
nnAdjust
production operation set points
nnMonitor
wells for anomalies in
nnContinuously
examine systems data
to determine issues and possible
corrective actions
nnTake
immediate steps to perform optimum
remediation and mitigate issues
nnContact
field service or customer field
personnel if hands-on remediation is required
nnShut
down a well if an observed issue
temperature (in production zones,
immediately threatens asset value, long-term
motors, and discharge fluid), pump intake
production, or ultimate recovery
pressure, motor operating current, pump
discharge pressure, and unit vibration
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CASE HISTORY
AMBIT PLUS 24/7 production surveillance services
prolonged ESP life and sustained production
An operator was experiencing significant ESP system issues,
In one particular instance, Baker Hughes replaced a
and was being forced to replace at least one ESP system per
previously unmonitored ESP that had run only nine days.
year in its onshore and offshore fields. With workover costs
Through 24-hour monitoring and constant attention to detail,
reaching as high as USD 4 million, the operator needed an
the team made adjustments to the ESP system as downhole
efficient solution for prolonging ESP run life.
conditions warranted. That replacement ESP system has
remained functional and in service for almost a year as of
The operator partnered with Baker Hughes to provide
the publication of this document. Fourteen months after
round-the-clock monitoring and real-time decisioning
initiating surveillance services across onshore and offshore
support with AMBIT PLUS 24/7 production surveillance
fields for the operator, not a single ESP unit has required
services. Over the first days and weeks, the Baker Hughes
workover or replacement. Considering the operator was
team monitored assets closely and observed well data to
previously averaging one ESP replacement per year—and
establish production and ESP performance baselines. The
workovers in the area range from USD 1.5 million to as
team fine-tuned thresholds for system alerts to allow plenty
high as USD 4 million—Baker Hughes has provided
of time to deal with issues before they could grow into
the operator considerable savings while sustaining
problems, and educated operator personnel on how to read
and enhancing production.
system reports and identify anomalies. Baker Hughes took
the time to understand the operator’s goals for each asset,
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kept well models updated, and calibrated ESP operational
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parameters as needed to keep the assets on track and within
how 24/7 surveillance and expertise can resolve early
acceptable performance parameters. Operator personnel
challenges, stabilize production, and enhance the value
were briefed each week and involved daily as needed to
of your assets.
review alerts, reports, and future plans.
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