Artificial lift in CSS

Continuous steam stimulation (CSS) operations such as those found in the Kern River field of southern California are typically characterized by variations in production rates and temperatures over the steam stimulation and production cycle presenting unique challenges in optimizing artificial lift (AL).

In the 4th article of our ongoing Expert Viewpoint series on artificial lift in heavy oil, Allan Peats, Schlumberger's Heavy Oil Business Development Manager, summarizes the best methods for AL in CSS. Click here to read the full article.

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