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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Denver General Meeting November 2026 –  Nov 10, 2026 – Denver, CO
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST\nLocation: Paris Ballroom at Hotel Monaco\nAbout the Presentation\nGas lift has been used in the oil and gas industry for more than a century, but ongoing innovation and field testing continue to create opportunities for better performance. This presentation will explore more than a decade of gas lift technology projects and the lessons gained along the way, covering equipment reliability, surveillance, optimization, troubleshooting, and production improvement.\nThe discussion will examine several challenges and technology developments, including:\n\nEquipment reliability: More than 20 gas lift check valve models were evaluated through erosive flow loop testing to identify weaknesses and determine which designs could withstand demanding conditions, particularly in wells with solids-related reliability issues.\nImproved surveillance: Wireless sensors were deployed at legacy offshore assets to improve data collection and support optimization where existing measurements were limited. Ultrasonic gas flow meters were also evaluated in laboratory and field settings for gas injection measurement applications.\nInjection point verification: CO₂ tracing and a radioactive tracing pilot were used to investigate methods for identifying where gas lift gas enters the well.\nLift performance: Surfactants were tested across different gas lift configurations to evaluate whether reducing fluid slip could improve lift hydraulics.\n\nThese projects highlight the importance of an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to gas lift optimization. The presentation will demonstrate how asking a simple question—“Why can’t this be better?”—can lead to practical technology improvements and stronger production results.\nFeatured Speaker\nMichael C. Romer, P.E.\nPrincipal Artificial Lift Engineer, ExxonMobil\nMichael C. Romer is a Principal Artificial Lift Engineer at ExxonMobil, where he works with the Upstream Production Optimization team in Houston. With more than 19 years at ExxonMobil, his work has primarily focused on artificial lift applications worldwide.\nHe has developed ExxonMobil training courses covering gas lift, electric submersible pumps (ESPs), rod pumps, and deliquification, and regularly delivers these courses internationally.\nRomer also holds several industry leadership positions, including Chair of the API 19G Gas Lift Task Group, Secretary of the Artificial Lift Research and Development Council (ALRDC) Board, Vice Chair of the SPE Americas Artificial Lift Conference, and member of the SPE ESP Symposium committee.\nHe earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois.\nJoin SPE Denver for an in-depth discussion of gas lift technology, field-tested innovations, and practical approaches to improving artificial lift performance.\n
URL:https://upstreamcalendar.com/events/register-now-for-the-society-of-petroleum-engineers-spe-denver-general-meeting-november-2026-nov-10-2026-denver-co/
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,Colorado Oil and Gas Events Calendar,Luncheons for Oil and Gas,Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Events Calendar
LOCATION:1717 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202
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