1. 2002 Spring ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Break Out Session
Gas-Lift Automation
Coordinated by
Cleon Dunham, Oilfield Automation Consulting
February 5 & 6, 2002
2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

2. Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation
Panel Members
Ron Cramer --- Shell International
TBD --- Edinburgh Petroleum Services
Carl Sisk --- BP
Brief Presentations
Shell
EPS BP
February 5 & 6, 2002
2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

3. Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation
Discussion Topics
What is gas-lift automation?
What are the primary objectives of gas-lift automation?
Is gas-lift automation the same as "SCADA?"
Does it apply to both the gas-lift system and the wells?
What is the relationship between automation and optimization?
When and how is gas-lift automation justified?
Is it appropriate for any company, any situation?
Are there cases where it is not justified?
February 5 & 6, 2002
2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

4. Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation
Discussion Topics
What level of automation is appropriate?
Is it equally applicable for continuous and intermittent gas-lift?
Are there "best practices" that can be followed?
What should be the primary focus(es) of automation?
What are the most important challenges to success?
How can they be overcome?
February 5 & 6, 2002
2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop