Leading Russian Oil Companies Adopting New Equipment by Rimera’s Almetyevsk Plant

02.07.2013

Leading Russian Oil Companies Adopting New Equipment by Rimera’s Almetyevsk Plant

Innovative equipment made by the Almetyevsk-based Alnas manufacturing company has successfully completed a managed operation period in oilfields operated by a major subsidiary of Slavneft.

The new Alnas equipment has successfully run for 180 days and continues to operate inside oil wells operated by Slavneft-Megionneftegaz. The compression pump systems designated as 0615 were created specially for operation inside complicated wells that have a higher-than-normal content of salt and solids. The upgraded design and use of impeller movable parts made of Ni-Resist heavy-duty cast iron have increased resistance to abrasive wear, while yielding a boost in operational life of two to three times as compared to regular pumps, and 10 to 15 per cent higher energy efficiency. The innovative design choices have helped to increase the volume of transferred fluid per stage by 14 per cent, and efficiency, to 60 per cent from 56 per cent.

“Increased reliability has become an essential manufacturing rule as oil companies have begun developing complicated wells. That said we do our best to improve the maintainability of new systems, so we prioritize commonality along with performance when manufacturing. The interchangeability of parts across the new pump range is currently at 95 per cent, helping oilmen reduce maintenance costs by an average of 10 per cent,” commented Konstantin Samsonov, Head of oilfield equipment sales and service at Rimera Group.

Rimera Group unites equipment manufacturing and service companies who stake out the upstream oil and gas markets. The Group incorporates leading Russian petroleum engineering companies, top manufacturers of pipe bends and valves, well logging companies, and a network of service facilities across Russia’s key oil-producing regions. The Group’s operating geography enables delivering of comprehensive supply and maintenance solutions in a speedy manner.