CASE STUDY:

Ecuador - ESP Run Life Extension

SandMaze extends pump life and maintains uninterrupted production

Challenge

A service company partner operating in Ecuador faced premature ESP failures due to sand and debris fallback during shutdowns. The operator needed a solution that would extend pump life, improve runtime, and maintain uninterrupted production without aggressive intervention.

Solution

PetroQuip's SandMaze technology was deployed across multiple ESP wells. The specialized holding chambers captured sand during shutdowns, preventing accumulation on pump stages. The proven gravel pack screen-based self-cleaning technology allowed safe sand reintroduction upon restart.