1. Rod Pumping Overview
Artificial lift is required when a well will not flow or won’t produce at a satisfactory rate
Rod pumping is one of several forms of artificial lift

4. Rod Pumping Overview
Most popular method of artificial lift in the United States
Relatively low cost
Capable of a wide range of operation
High volumes at shallow depths
Limited rates to 12,000+ feet
Familiar system
Good support infrastructure

5. Rod Pumping Overview Most understood method of lift
Design has been standardized
API Standards and RP’s
Commercial computer programs available
Advanced surveillance techniques
Significant advancement in reducing failures
Alliances with suppliers
RCFA implementation

7. Rod Pumping Overview Operating challenges High stress Corrosion
Gear box, beam and rods (cyclic)
Corrosion
Erosion
Sand
Gas
CO2
H2S
High temperatures
Wellbore deviation

8. Rod Pumping Overview Opportunities for improvement
Wide variance in how technology is implemented
New technology not readily or widely accepted
Many producing companies consider artificial lift a commodity with little upside potential for savings

9. Rod Pumping Overview Opportunities for improvement (cont.)
Number of technical staff focused on AL in operating companies is shrinking
Alliance suppliers will have influence on implementing new technology