ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 12. A subsidiary
of KazMunayGas Karazhanbasmunai has installed an intelligent
balance pumping unit at its Karazhanbas oil field, Trend reports via KMG.
The newly introduced equipment operates on a continuous motion
principle, functioning effectively in both downward and upward
directions. According to KMG, this innovative approach
significantly lowers energy consumption while optimizing the load
applied to the well. In contrast to traditional pumping units,
which typically require a 22 kW electric motor, the new unit
operates with a more energy-efficient 7.5 kW motor.
Furthermore, the design of the pumping unit enables it to be
displaced up to 3 meters from the wellhead, thereby minimizing
potential interference during underground and major well
maintenance operations. The system is also equipped with remote
control capabilities, integrated diagnostics, and fault prevention
features, all managed through an automated system.
The new unit is scheduled for a six-month testing period to
assess its performance.
KMG highlighted that the Karazhanbas field is situated in an
area with complex geological conditions, involving the extraction
of high-viscosity, tarry oil with a significant sulfur content. The
adoption of advanced technologies and equipment represents a
crucial step toward ensuring the long-term, sustainable development
of the field.
Karazhanbasmunai is an oil company operating at the Karazhanbas
oil field, located in the northern part of the Buzachi Peninsula in
the Mangystau region of Kazakhstan. The field was discovered in
1974 and remains the largest shallow-lying deposit of
high-viscosity oil in the CIS countries.
