What is Intermittent Gas Lift?

Intermittent gas lift is the ideal artificial lift method for wells with low reservoir pressure and low production rates. By injecting high-pressure gas in cycles, this method efficiently lifts liquid slugs to the surface, making it a cost-effective and efficient solution for maximizing well productivity. Adding a plunger further enhances lift efficiency and fluid recovery per cycle.

Optimized for Low-Production Wells: Ideal for reservoirs with declining pressure

Cost-Effective Solution: Eliminates the need for a pumping unit

Efficient Gas Utilization: Cycled high-pressure gas injections maximize lift efficiency

Enhanced Fluid Recovery: Plunger-assisted intermittent gas lift increases production per cycle

Flexible Configuration: Works in tubing flow setups with surface or downhole annular gas storage

Engineered for Maximum Performance: Requires proper design and optimization for peak efficiency

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How It Works

Understanding Intermittent Flow Gas Lift

Intermittent gas lift operates by injecting high-pressure gas in timed cycles, pushing slugs of fluid to the surface. Unlike continuous gas lift, this method is ideal for wells with lower bottomhole pressure and reduced flow rates. Adding a plunger to the system further enhances efficiency, reducing fallback and maximizing liquid recovery.

The Flowco Advantage: Why Choose Our Intermittent Gas Lift?

Engineered for Efficiency and Designed for Reliability

Precision Gas Injection Cycles

Optimized for lifting fluid slugs with minimal energy waste.

Enhanced with Plunger Lift

Increases efficiency and minimizes gas consumption.

No Pumping Unit Required

Reduces equipment costs and surface footprint.

Custom-Designed Systems

Tailored to well conditions for maximum production.

Expert Optimization Support

Proper valve and cycle setup ensures peak performance.

“Flowco’s Plunger-Assisted Intermittent Gas Lift increased fluid recovery by 25% while reducing gas injection costs by 40% in a low-rate Permian Basin well.”

Major Oil & Gas Operator, Production Engineer

Permian E&P

Compliance and Certification

Providing Data to Meet Compliance and Certification

Flowco's vapor recovery solutions are fully compliant with all relevant regulations, including EPA standards. Our systems have undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure they meet the highest industry standards for safety and performance.

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