Selection of well operating method begins with the data analysis of field geology, oil, gas and water properties, potential well samples which serve as the basis to determine the technical applicability of an operating method. Each group of determinants, expressly of implicitly, impacts the well operation method on a particular field, and may become governing for the final decision. Should the only operating method becomes possible under the current set of conditions, the analysis is complete. Should several methods become possible, the final selection of an operating method requires considering advantages and disadvantages of each and, based on technical-economic assessment, determinates the most technologically and economically reasonable operating method for a particular area. Therefore, oil production method engineering requires data on pros and cons of various operating methods, as well as the cost analysis techniques. The development of White Tiger field, having complicated physical-chemical properties of oil and poor reservoir quality of the petroleum rocks, causes difficulties during changeover from the free-flow production to the artificial lift. High content of paraffins and resins, high reservoir temperature and pour point, high gas saturation and bubble point and low PI of wells are the indicators, which dramatically narrow the implementation area of any given artificial method of oil production. In light of this, the technical-historic compilation, study and analysis of experience of testing (approbation) the hydraulic piston pumps in White Tiger wells is very important.
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