Intelevate® platform and well manager system optimize ESP performance

Overview

An operator in the Middle East aimed to modernize its field operations by replacing legacy SCADA systems with a unified remote monitoring and management solution. The initiative targeted more than 450 wells across multiple fields and included naturally flowing wells and those that used injection or electric submersible pumps (ESPs). The operator sought to improve production, increase uptime, and extend equipment run life while integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

Challenge

The operator faced a complex set of requirements: connect and monitor diverse well types, ensure interoperability across protocols, and integrate with existing IT infrastructure. The solution needed to support remote control, advanced data analytics, and machine learning capabilities while operating in harsh desert conditions and hazardous environments with hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). Field personnel were making two daily trips per well to collect data on pressure, temperature, and ESP performance, posing significant health, safety, and efficiency challenges.

Solution

Summit ESP®, a Halliburton service, deployed the Intelevate digital platform and well manager system. This end-to-end solution digitalized all field assets and allowed for seamless communication across multiple protocols. Real-time pump surveillance, remote variable speed drive (VSD) control, and performance audits were supported through dashboards and wireless sensors. 

The system incorporated cybersecurity protocols, scalable on-premises architecture, and adaptable visualization interfaces. High-resolution data acquisition and integration from multiple sources improved operation management. The Intelevate platform team and the operator effectively collaborated on data collection and storage using field network communication servers to address operational issues.

Result

The solution reduced abnormal event response time from 12 to 4 hours per well. This prevented 8 hours of production loss per shutdown and delivered an approximate 4% increase in monthly uptime. More than 450 wells were monitored through an integrated SCADA system, boosting ESP uptime. Deployment of 1,000+ wireless surface sensors and 700+ wired sensors improved trend analysis and operational control. Field trips were cut by 50%, from two to one daily visit per well, which lowered HSE risks related to heat exposure and H₂S.