Baker Hughes’ latest electrical submersible pump system raises the SAGD operating bar to 250 C
Baker Hughes Canada sees its latest ultra-temperature electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems as a big step forward for steamassisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology. “In subsurface bitumen reservoirs, higher heat creates a larger steam chamber and makes the oil more missive, which translates into higher production,” says Kelvin Wonitoy, project manager for Baker Hughes artificial lift systems. “We’re the first company to deploy ESPs capable of operating reliably at downhole temperatures as high as 250 C.” This generation of ESPs is also designed to be more robust in operation, which will result in longer run-life, less downtime, less pulling costs and, as a result, will provide a greater return on the client’s investment.
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