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Industry Challenges

Causes and solutions for common downhole challenges

June 9, 2026

The Best Tubing Anchor Catcher for Maximizing Pump Life

In artificial lift operations, equipment longevity is a key of profitability. When relying on sucker-rod pumps, operators may... View More
June 5, 2026

Even in Shallow Wells, a Tubing Anchor Catcher Can Deliver Big Benefits

Petroleum engineers well understand the value of including a tubing anchor catcher (TAC) in deep-well downhole production strings. With... View More
April 2, 2026

Optimizing a Downhole Rod Pump: A Simple Way to Boost Production and Lower Lifting Costs

Petroleum engineers have many levers they can pull to try to improve the efficiency of a downhole rod pump. Some of those tactics... View More
April 11, 2025

Lower Lifting Costs by Extending the Time Between Workovers

Most oil wells need to be serviced periodically by a workover rig. The length of time between these workovers varies depending... View More
March 14, 2025

Boosting Efficiency in Artificial Lift Operations When Oil Prices Decline

In the volatile world of oil and gas, price fluctuations are an unavoidable reality. When oil prices begin to decline, the pressure... View More
December 23, 2024

Oil Well Treatments: 6 Common Issues They Address and How to Improve Their Effectiveness

Oil and gas wells require ongoing maintenance to ensure optimal production. Over time, various factors can affect the performance of... View More