The majority of gas lift wells are continuous flow. This lift method is the most common because it resembles the natural flow of a well. Using a continuous injection of compressed gas into the well reduces reservoir pressure and increases production.
Features and Benefits:
Continuous flow is most commonly applied gas lift system
Great for unloading wells that are loaded or after hydraulic fracture
Great for recovering wells hit by offset fracs
Allows ability to lift a well with the energy provided by the well through gas produced and recycled
Produce large volumes of fluid down to near depletion with a single installation
Advantages of Gas Lift:
Simple operation – very few moving parts
No restrictions in tubing – allows for through tubing well work access
Works in sand producing wells
Can be used in deviated and horizontal wellbores
Can work well in slim-hole wellbores
Reservoir gas helps the fluid rate and does not interfere as in pup applications
Low cost (both initial and operating)
