1. Producing Wells

Producing wells are the main conduits through which oil and natural gas are extracted from the subsoil to the surface. Their design and location are strategic, since they must be drilled in the most hydrocarbon-rich areas of the reservoir. The number of producing wells will depend on the size and characteristics of the underground deposit.

2. Injector Wells

To maintain reservoir pressure and improve hydrocarbon recovery, injection wells are used. Through these, water, gas or steam is injected into the reservoir to push the oil towards the producing wells. This process, known as secondary or tertiary recovery, is essential to maximize the efficiency of the reservoir throughout its useful life.

3. Manifolds

Installations that connect several wells through a network of pipes, allowing the flow of crude oil, gas or fluid injection to be unified and managed. They act as control nodes to direct fluids to separation batteries or processing plants, optimizing the management of resources and pressure in the systems.

4. Separation Batteries

When oil is extracted from the well, it is generally accompanied by natural gas, water and other impurities. Separation batteries are facilities where crude oil is separated from these elements before being stored or transported. This process is essential to guarantee that the crude oil arrives in optimal conditions at the refineries or markets.

5. Injection Plants

In the case of injection wells, the injection plants are responsible for preparing and compressing the fluids (water, gas or steam) that are injected into the reservoir. This step is crucial for enhanced oil recovery as it helps maintain pressure within the reservoir and facilitates the flow of crude oil to producing wells.

6. Pumping or Compression Stations

Once the oil and gas have been extracted, it must be transported to refineries or processing plants. Pumping and compression stations are essential for maintaining pressure in oil and gas pipelines, ensuring that hydrocarbons reach their destinations without interruptions or pressure losses.

7. Storage Tanks

Storage tanks are another key component in oil field management. Here crude oil is stored before being transported, allowing companies to have more precise control over delivery logistics and inventory management. Additionally, conditioning processes can be carried out in these tanks before the crude oil is shipped.

8. Control and Monitoring Systems

Efficiency in a field would not be possible without advanced control and monitoring systems such as those implemented by Uali with its operational process. By using specialized sensors and software, companies can monitor well conditions, pressure levels, and production flow in real time. This remote control, which is powered by technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), allows quick and accurate decisions to be made to avoid incidents and optimize the operation.

9. Oil and Gas Pipelines

They are the arteries that transport crude oil and gas from the field to the refineries or distribution centers. These pipelines, which can extend thousands of kilometers, are continuously monitored to ensure safe and efficient transportation, minimizing leaks and environmental damage.

Optimization in the management of an oil field does not depend only on the extraction of crude oil, but on a comprehensive system that includes wells, plants, pumping stations and sophisticated monitoring systems within which Uali offers an innovative solution for the industry. Each component plays a fundamental role in the extraction, processing and transportation process, ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and safely.

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