Automated Field Production Solution Implementation Case Study

This case study details the implementation of the Leucipa automated field production solution by Baker Hughes for an operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The operator faced significant issues with electric submersible pumping (ESP) systems, averaging one replacement per year at costs between $1.5 million to $4 million USD per workover. The partnership aimed to prolong ESP run life and optimize production. Baker Hughes provided round-the-clock monitoring and decision support, establishing performance baselines and educating operator personnel on report interpretation. The team fine-tuned alert thresholds to preemptively address potential issues. Over 14 months, the implementation resulted in no ESP units requiring workovers or replacements, leading to substantial cost savings of at least $1.5 million USD. The case study outlines the challenges faced, including high discharge pressure and low pump intake pressure, and highlights the successful outcomes achieved through the automated solution.