DISTRIBUTED LIFT SYSTEMS FOR OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION

摘要

A distributed artificial lift system is configured for use in a wellbore that includes a vertical section and at least one lateral section connected to the vertical section. The distributed artificial lift system includes a first remote assembly positioned within the first lateral section. The first remote assembly includes an equipment deployment vehicle and cargo selected from the group consisting of electric remote pumping units, tubing, tubing connectors, tubing adaptors, sensor packages, gas separators, perforating tools, injection pumps and other downhole components. The first remote assembly is optionally self-propelled and remotely-controlled.

主权项

1. An electric submersible pumping system for use in recovering fluids from a wellbore, the electric submersible pumping system comprising:
a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprises:
an electric motor; anda pump assembly driven by the electric motor; and a remote assembly spaced apart from the base assembly, wherein the remote assembly comprises:
a remote motor; anda remote pump driven by the remote motor.