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SPE Gulf Coast Section Electric Submersible Pumps Symposium
25–29 August 2025 | Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston, Texas, USA

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SPE Gulf Coast Section Electric Submersible Pumps Symposium
25–29 August 2025 | Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston, Texas, USA

2025 Technical Program

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07 Gassy Well Applications / Operations

Thursday, 28 August
Grand Ballroom - Level 2
Technical Session
ESPs used in gassy wells encounter significant challenges, such as gas locking, diminished pump performance, increased wear and tear, and operational instability. High volumes of free gas can cause the pump to become filled with gas instead of liquid, resulting in efficiency losses and potential equipment damage. Incorporating advanced technology, adhering to best practices, and using optimal design criteria are crucial to addressing these challenges and enhancing ESP performance while managing operational costs. This session will offer an opportunity to explore various approaches to improve ESP performance in gassy well applications.
Chairperson
Rajan Chokshi - Accutant Solutions
Carlos Yicon - Occidental Petroleum Corp.
  • 0800-0830 225247
    Field-Validated Simultaneous Calculations Of Global Gas Split, ESP Head Degradation (PIP) And Gaseous Liquids Level Above Pump (FBHP) In Gassy-Oil Unconventional Wells
    A.S. Nagoo, Nagoo & Associates LLC; C. Kubacak, Ovintiv Inc.; F. Chaudhry, Ovintiv USA, Inc.
  • 0830-0900 225273
    Successful Application Of Innovative Technology To Enhance Gas Handling Efficiency And Extend Run Time In Permian ESP Wells: A Case Study.
    M. Arekat, A. Aoun, M. Masadeh, N.G. Ruiz, R. Rutter, Baker Hughes; L.C. Reid, Baker Hughes Centrilift
  • 0900-0930 225260
    Systems Approach to ESP Design and Optimization of Heavy-Walled Wellbores Utilizing Ultra Slimline Equipment
    D. Howe, S.R. Harryman, Occidental Petroleum; C. Paul, Novomet USA Inc
  • 0930-1000 225256
    Reducing Gas Lock Downtime On Mariner ESP's
    I. Kenny, Equinor