Unplanned shutdown prevention at major natural gas producer

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Unplanned shutdown prevention at major natural gas producer

Customer Stories, Energy 2020-05-08 By Neal Analytics

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Challenge

Gas well failure events result in significant lost natural gas production
Limited visibility into potential causes of website shutdowns
Maintenance planning lacks a complete view of asset health

Solution

Leveraged sensor signals to classify the condition of well, gas lift compressors, saltwater disposal pumps, heater treaters, and other well pad devices.
Created data features that capture recent device behavior
Identified “Normal” and “Pre-Shutdown status for good pads
Key data inputs included:
- Facility pad configuration
- Unscheduled Maintenance records
- Operational Data
- PAD/Device level data
- Ambient weather condition
- Facility downtime information

Result

Detected potential shutdowns within a 12-72 hour window to allow preventative maintenance action
Developed approach to increase well production through unscheduled downtime prediction
Created ROI methodology for retrofitting sensors on legacy well pads

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With a focus on right-sized and pragmatic approaches towards digital transformation, Neal leverages Agile methodologies and flexible engagement models to deliver measurable customer value.

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