![]() ![]() ![]() These methods may be applied early in the life of the field or reservoir to enhance the economics of marginal wells or later in the life of the field or reservoir as subsurface conditions change. As the reservoir pressure depletes due to production or the density of the fluid column in the well increases due to increasing water production rates, then artificial lift may be required to produce the wells at economic rates.Īrtificial lift refers to the application of pumps or gas injection to assist the lifting of the heavier reservoir liquids. When no artificial lift is applied, we refer to the well as a Natural Lift Well or a Naturally Flowing Well (i.e., the higher reservoir pressure is capable of lifting the heavy liquids without any assistance). Another aspect of well design is the application of artificial lift.
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