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Artificial-Lift SystemsPump up reservoir recovery with the experts in all forms of lift.

We make lift an exact science.Only Weatherford offers products and expertise for all forms of lift. This means we give

you a completely unbiased system recommendation based on an exacting analysis of

reservoir data. Matching the system to the task ensures better control of lifting costs

and enhanced reservoir recovery. Put our comprehensive technical support, one-stop

product supply and experienced analysis services to work for you today.

The Lift ExpertsSM

Pumping real value into artificial lift.

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Only Weatherford offers products and services across all artificial-lift platforms worldwide. This total offering is complemented by our across-the-board expertise and service capabilities unmatched in the industry.

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Solving the most complex reservoir production problems.We’re good listeners. We work closely with you to thoroughly understand the situation and your requirements to provide solid answers. Your input is combined with our in-depth knowledge of reservoir dynamics and production economics.

Our specialists carefully analyze well data, system characteristics, equipment capabilities, related costs and other critical factors to design a lift system providing maximum performance and return on investment.

Extending the envelope with single-source hybrid lift technologies.You’re assured of objective, fit-for-purpose solutions because Weatherford has all forms of lift to work with. We continually optimize and integrate artificial-lift technologies, products and systems across platforms to increase ultimate reservoir recovery and cost effectiveness. This cross-pollination of systems and technologies extends lift applications and enhances efficiency and economics.

Our lift systems are more adaptable to a multitude of downhole conditions, helping to achieve longer run times and performance at higher temperatures and pressures.

Automating and optimizing production.We offer intelligent control at the wellsite and advanced analysis at the desktop for optimal field performance and extended equipment life.


Our full line of lift products and expertise in all forms of lift enable us to better evaluate your needs and design a system for maximum run life and production. We integrate key technologies and combine the strengths of different forms of lift.

Pumping all forms of lift expertise into your well.

Reciprocating rod-lift systemsWeatherford is the only OEM offering completely integrated rod-lift systems, including surface and subsurface equipment plus pumping unit service, repair and refurbishment—all unmatched in the industry.

Our rod-lift systems have a history of proven reliability while giving operators the flexibility to reuse various components in different well applications. We have virtually every rod-lift component. Our complete range of API and specialty rod pumps can be matched to specific well conditions, including sandy, gaseous and high-viscosity applications:

• Conventional pumping units• Rotaflex® long-stroke 28-ft (8.5-m) units • Nitrogen-over-hydraulic units for heavier loads, using less energy• Low-profile pumping units


Gas-lift systemsWeatherford’s gas-lift systems offer exceptional economic value and flexibility in offshore, deepwater continuous- and intermittent-flow applications. We are continually expanding valve technology and developing hybrid-lift systems. Our full range of capabilities includes waterflood and chemical injection:

• Extensive line of wireline and tubing-retrievable gas-lift valves, mandrels and accessories

• Coiled-tubing gas-lift equipment for special applications

• Wide range of chemical- injection equipment

• Complete family of surface controls, from variable time-cycle controllers to motor valves and chokes

Plunger-lift systemsLifting powered by your well’s natural energy makes plunger-lift systems highly cost efficient for a variety of applications and conditions ranging from loading gas wells to high-ratio oil wells. Excellent corrosion and gas handling capabilities make these systems ideal for production enhancement, particularly in high-GLR wells.

• Complete range of compatible components, including

plungers, bumper springs, lubricators, controllers

and accessories• Complete family of surface controls featuring our intelligent CEO™ Three controller, capable of operating intermittently or as a

fully automated closed-loop control system


Progressing cavity pumping systemsThe right solution for sand-laden, heavy crude oil and horizontal, slanted, directional or vertical wellbores, our PCP systems provide excellent overall system efficiency and performance:

• Portable, low-profile and lightweight surface equipment• Downhole PCPs with no internal valves to clog gas-lock• Application specific elastomers for demanding well conditions• Wellhead drives for virtually all combinations of torque and speed• Comprehensive family of sucker rods, including exclusive COROD®

continuous rod


Hydraulic-lift systemsOur hydraulic-lift systems are ideal for high-volume, high-depth environments and a broad range of other applications. Both jet and piston hydraulic-lift systems are available. Extraordinary installation flexibility meets a broad range of requirements, with operating depths from 5,000 to 17,000 ft (1,524 to 5,182 m) and volumes from 50 to 15,000 BFPD.

• Both jet and piston pumps can operate multiple wells from a single package.

• Pumps can be hydraulically circulated to the surface to dramatically reduce well downtime and eliminate pulling-unit expenses.

• Surface packages are available in single- or dual-vessel designs.

• Subsurface pumps and coiled-tubing pumps are available.

Electric submersible pumping (ESP) systemsWe provide complete ESP solutions for the life of your well with full responsibility for the entire job—well design, engineering, installation, fine-tuning and commissioning. Expect best-in-class and low-cost-per-barrel performance for high-volume lift requirements (100 to 30,000 BFPD); deep, hot and/or deviated wells; waterfloods or high-water-cut wells and other applications. ESP systems answer the need for limited offshore surface footprints.

• Full range of systems for 5 1/2-in. casing and larger

• High-efficiency motors and multistage centrifugal pumps

• Rotary and vortex gas separators

• The latest in motor controllers and variable-speed drives


Capillary injection systemsPrecision-engineered, lift-producing chemical technology and services feature exclusive injection equipment technologies and a complete suite of proprietary and patented W-CAP® certified chemicals. Weatherford conducts a thorough candidate selection evaluation, which includes careful analyses of produced well fluids and the producing environment. No guesswork. This ensures the optimal solution for maximizing production, protecting tubulars, reducing the number of workovers and controlling chemical costs. Average payback: 30 to 60 days.

• Pinpoint delivery of foaming agents and surfactants to unload fluids• Inhibitors placed to control corrosion and scale at the source• Production chemicals placed at the sources of salt and paraffin buildup • Chemicals and alloy selections for H2S and CO2 control

CapillaryHanger

Chemical Tank

Chemical Pump

Chemical Injection Manifold

Chemical Injection

String

CC1-AChemical Injection

Valve


Anywhere. Anytime. Any lift system. Any field.

Weatherford global manufacturing, service and distribution networks total more than 730 facilities strategically located throughout the major oil-producing areas of the world.

We help you achieve production with exceptional economic value and operating efficiency. As the only single-source provider of all forms of artificial-lift products and services, we have the right combination of engineering, manufacturing and application expertise to ensure optimal reservoir recovery solutions.

ReciprocatingRod Lift

Progressing CavityPumping

Gas Lift

PlungerLift

Electric SubmersiblePumping

CapillaryTechnologies

HydraulicLift

ProductionEnhancement


Systematic approach to artificial-lift solutions.Selecting the right lifting configuration and system for a specific well or field requires an in-depth analysis of well conditions, field and client requirements, equipment capabilities and associated costs. Weatherford specialists bring together their expertise across all forms of lift to determine the most cost-effective solution and system/equipment match for maximum performance and production enhancement.

Values represent typical characteristics and ranges for each form of artificial lift. Parameters will vary according to well situations and requirements and must be evaluated on a well-by-well basis.

Form of lift Rod Lift PCP Gas Lift Plunger Lift Hydraulic Lift

Hydraulic Jet ESP Capillary

TechnologiesMaximum operating depth, TVD (ft/m)

16,000 4,878

12,000 3,658

18,000 4,572

19,000 5,791

17,000 5,182

15,000 4,572

15,000 4,572

22,000 6,705

Maximum operating volume (BFPD) 6,000 4,500 50,000 200 8,000 20,000 60,000 500

Maximum operating temperature (°F/°C)

550° 288°

250° 121°

450° 232°

550° 288°

550° 288°

550° 288°

400° 204°

400° 204°

Corrosion handling Good to excellent Fair Good to

excellent Excellent Good Excellent Good Excellent

Gas handling Fair to good Good Excellent Excellent Fair Good Fair ExcellentSolids handling Fair to good Excellent Good Fair Fair Good Fair GoodFluid gravity (°API) >8° <40° >15° >15° >8° >8° >10° >8°

Servicing Workover or pulling rig Wireline or workover rig

Wellhead catcher or wireline

Hydraulic or wireline Workover or pulling rig Capillary unit

Prime mover Gas or electric

Gas or electric Compressor Well’s natural

energyMulticylinder

or electricMulticylinder

or electricElectric motor

Well’s natural energy

Offshore application Limited Limited Excellent N/A Good Excellent Excellent GoodSystem efficiency 45% to 60% 50% to 75% 10% to 30% N/A 45% to 55% 10% to 30% 35% to 60% N/A


Providing lifting solutions with the brands you depend on.

American™ conventional pumping units

Ampscot® conventional pumping units

Anbert™ sucker-rod pumps and gas-lift products

Axelson® API quenched and tempered sucker rods and rod pumps

BMW™ progressing cavity pumping systems

COROD® continuous sucker rods

Econo-Pac™ motor controllers

EL® high-strength sucker rods

Enviro-Pac™ stuffing boxes

EVI OIL TOOLS™ artificial-lift products

FPP™ rod pumps

GEREMIA® progressing cavity pumping systems

Leamco-Ruthco® pumping unit services

McMurry-Macco® gas-lift systems

Northlander™ wellsite optimization systems

Rotaflex® long-stroke pumping units

Tieben nitrogen-over-hydraulic pumping units

Trico™ hydraulic and reciprocating rod-lift products

Weatherford Kobe® jet and piston pumps

Weatherford Oilmaster™ jet and piston pumps

Weatherford Sub-Line™ ESP cable

Zimec™ pumping units

Visit us at weatherford.com for more information. Or contact your authorized Weatherford representative today for a comprehensive evaluation of your artificial-lift requirements.

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Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and conditions, available on request or at weatherford.com. For more information contact an authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weatherford sells its products and services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable contract between Weatherford and the client.

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