John Pickens, The National Supply Company
The increasing cost of producing oil has caused operators to expend every effort to reduce operating expense. This expense is always increased when an artificial lift is required. The most popular type of artificial lift has been the beam pumping unit. The operation of this type of pumping unit may become very costly without proper care and maintenance of the equipment. Primarily, the responsibility for this operation falls on the field personnel of the oil company. Through training and experience, they have learned the techniques and procedures required for the pumping of individual wells. We would like to discuss the correct techniques and procedures necessary to assure satisfactory operation of this pumping unit.