These are from news releases/operational updates in the last year re artificial lift. It has been discussed almost a year and not approved by partner??? Who runs the show here? I dont believe the issue is one of the legacy wells. Look below they hired 2 different engineering firms and already ordered the pumps and other equipments. If this is correct they must have the partner approval right? Who is operator of AL operations?
September 25, 2023
- Installation of artificial lift to reduce water loading in 2 of the 6 wells. Once the optimal design is confirmed and tested, ESP pumps will be installed in all wells that could benefit from artificial lift to maintain long term production;
- A third-party engineering firm has been engaged to make recommendations on optimizing production and facility operations;
- ESP pump to be installed with 2 3/8” production tubing in the 4 ½” casing is expected to reduce water head pressure in selected wells.
November 27, 2023
The Company has received a report from Frontier Project Solutions, a Calgary based engineering company founded in 1977, to assist in facilitating artificial lift solutions to curtail water loading issues. Frontier has over 50 years of hands-on experience with well pumps, how to install them and where to procure these items in a fast and timely manner. Initially 2 to 3 different artificial lift solutions will be implemented starting with the Akcakoca platform.
January 18, 2024
On September 25, 2023, Trillion announced its SASB production guidance for the completion of five new wells and one recompletion completed for the work program ending August 2023. Trillion reiterates this guidance, save and except by pushing the program three months forward, due to receiving pumps, some of which require remanufacture of well heads to install. Well heads have been ordered and first deliveries are expected in February 2024.
To address the water loading issue, the Company enlisted the expertise of the third-party engineering firm GLJ last November, 2023. The ensuing comprehensive report highlighting actionable items for the execution of artificial lift and was delivered in December 2023. The Company has now put in motion ordering pumps, wellheads, new well tubing and the like.
January 22, 2024
TCF is pleased to announce the appointment of Al Thorsen as Chief Operating Officer. As part of his duties, Mr. Al Thorsen will be responsible for the production operations of SASB gas field as well as future drilling activities in Turkey and abroad.
Mr. Thorsen will be leading the production enhancement initiatives, with the highest priority being to increase production of the SASB gas wells, including for the five new wells drilled last year, as well as future planned workovers and sidetracks on several older wells. Mr. Thorsen strongly believes in the production capability of the SASB wells as conventional gas reservoirs.
“I am confident that Mr. Thorsen’s extensive artificial lift and gas production expertise will improve our operational effectiveness accelerating production at the SASB gas field.” said Arthur Halleran, CEO.