Camcon Technology

Camcon Technology invited to present paper at the International CTI Symposium

noreply@blogger.com (Camcon) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:46:09 PDT

Wladyslaw Wygnanski, chief scientist, Camcon Technology, has been asked to present a paper at the 8th Annual International CTI Symposium in Berlin, Germany. As part of the symposium's day on transmission components, Wladyslaw will give a talk about his paper on Camcon's revolutionary new electrical actuator for AMT/DCT. The actuator consumes significantly less power during use than a ball screw actuator and uses no power when not in use, further enhancing the capability of transmission designers to reduce carbon dioxide emissions..

Wladyslaw will present the paper at 11:30 on Wednesday 2 December.

For more information about the event please click on this link:
http://www.getriebe-symposium.de/index.asp?page=home〈=english

Oil operators must turn to technology as petrol prices rise, says Camcon

noreply@blogger.com (Camcon) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:35:50 PDT

Average petrol prices look set to hit £1.15 per litre in the next few weeks, but this needn't be the case according to Camcon Technology, the UK developer of the digital valve. The company recently unveiled its intelligent gas lift unit, which can significantly improve oil extraction efficiencies.

The unit enhances the recovery of oil from reservoirs by introducing gas injection management capabilities. This improves extraction flow and extends uninterrupted oil production periods, enabling oil companies to increase the volume of oil that can be recovered from the world's reservoirs. This would ultimately help to reduce the price of crude oil and petrol.

Artificial lift systems, such as Camcon's gas lift, are currently required by more than 90 per cent of the world's oil wells to ensure continued oil extraction, according to the Annual Statistical Bulletin issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. This is because the geo-pressure needed to drive oil to the surface drops as extraction proceeds.

Ian Anderson, COO, Camcon Technology said: "Petrol prices will continue to rise unless oil operators invest in technology to boost exploration. As demand for energy increases, it's becoming increasingly important that companies extract as much oil and gas as possible from existing oil fields. However as fields get older this can become more difficult."

"By introducing gas injection management capabilities, gas lift technology can dramatically improve oil extraction efficiencies and increase the volume of oil recovered from reservoirs." added Mr Anderson.

Camcon Unveils Intelligent Gas Lift Unit to Boost Oil Reserve Exploitation

noreply@blogger.com (Camcon) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:36:48 PDT

Camcon Technology, the UK developer of the digital valve, has today announced the completion of its Intelligent Gas Lift alpha unit product. The application enhances the recovery of oil from reservoirs by introducing gas injection management capabilities to improve extraction flow and extend uninterrupted oil production periods. This will significantly improve oil extraction efficiencies, and help to increase the volume of oil that can be recovered from the world's reservoirs. Developed specifically for the oil and gas industry, Camcon's Intelligent Gas Lift configuration is part of Camcon's Binary Actuator Technology (BAT).

Oil fields start their lives with sufficient geo-pressure to drive fluid to the surface, to facilitate efficient oil extraction. However, as extraction proceeds and geo-pressure drops, artificial lift systems, such as gas lift, have to be used to supplement pressure differentials and drive oil through the wellbore. According to the Annual Statistical Bulletin issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), more than 90 per cent of the world's oil wells currently require some form of artificial lift to ensure continued oil extraction.

The volume of oil lifted by gas injection is determined by the size and frequency of the gas bubbles injected and requirements vary according to well conditions and geometries. Traditional valve settings are fixed and based on best estimates, which provide little control over the amount of gas used and result in inefficient extraction methods. Camcon's Intelligent Gas Lift configuration constantly monitors the well's flow conditions and adapts to fluctuating parameters such as pressure, flow rate and temperature. Once incorporated within the inner tubing of the well bore, multiple valve combinations modify bubble size and frequency so that valves don't have to be replaced and the oil extraction process can be continued without interruption.

"As the demand for energy increases, oil operators are coming under pressure to recover more from the fields. Our Intelligent Gas Lift technology is designed to help oil operators meet this demand, " said Ian Anderson, COO, Camcon Technology. "Major oil operators have already expressed considerable interest and tests have been successfully completed in an established test rig facility, revealing that the unit can be deployed at depths ranging from 100m to 1,200m."

The Alpha version of the Camcon Intelligent Gas Lift Unit will be on display at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, 4-7 May 2009, at stand number 2341. The beta version of the product, which is currently in development, will undergo live oil well production tests at the end of 2009.

Darling incentivises North Sea exploration in Budget

noreply@blogger.com (Camcon) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:02:12 PDT

Alistair Darling today announced incentives designed to encourage the exploration and extraction of oil and gas in the North Sea. The chancellor said that bringing smaller oil and gas fields back into production could lead to an extra two billion barrels of oil and gas being extracted, but this is just a pipe dream unless companies invest in gas lift technology.

Oil fields start their lives with sufficient geo-pressure to drive fluid to the surface, to facilitate efficient oil extraction. However, as extraction proceeds and geo-pressure drops, artificial lift systems, such as gas lift technology, have to be used to supplement pressure differentials and drive oil through the wellbore. According to the Annual Statistical Bulletin issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, more than 90 per cent of the world's oil wells currently require some form of artificial lift to ensure continued oil extraction.

Danny Chapchal, CEO, Camcon Technology said: "While Alistair Darling's plans could help extract an extra two billion barrels of oil and gas from the North Sea, this is just a vain hope unless companies invest in technology to boost exploration. As energy demands rise it is vital that companies extract as much oil and gas as possible from existing oil fields, but as fields get older this can become much more difficult."

"Gas lift technology can enhance the recovery of oil from reservoirs by introducing gas injection management capabilities to improve extraction flow and extend uninterrupted oil production periods. This can significantly improve oil extraction efficiencies, and could increase the volume of oil that can be recovered from the North Sea and other reservoirs around the world."

Will today's Climate Change Day protest make Brown go Green?

noreply@blogger.com (Camcon) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:37:42 PDT

Campaigners fighting airport expansion plans, such as the third runway at Heathrow, are staging a protest this afternoon on Climate Change Day of Action. The protest will see thousands of environmental protesters, including scientists, march through Coventry in an attempt to attract the Prime Minister's attention.

However, recent research by Camcon Technology, undertaken by international research agency YouGov, has found that the most people aren't concerned by proposed UK airport expansions. The survey revealed that 54 per cent of British adults and 56 per cent of Londoners were not worried by the plans. In fact, 41 per cent would like to see more airports expanded to meet flight demands.

The study shows that Britons are unwilling to make the lifestyle changes necessary to reduce air travel's impact on the environment. While green issues, such as climate change, noise and air pollution, worry almost three quarters of Brits (74 per cent), just 22 per cent have cut the number of flights they take.

More than three quarters (77 per cent) of people concerned by green issues would feel more comfortable if they knew that airlines and aircraft manufacturers were investing in the development of environmentally friendly planes that burn less fuel, emit less carbon emissions, and produce less noise.

Danny Chapchal, CEO, Camcon said: "It is clear that most British people are concerned about climate change, but rather than making fewer flights, people seem to think it's the Government's job to put pressure on airline operators and aircraft manufacturers to reduce aviation's environmental impact."

"To protect the environment, the aviation industry needs to examine the technologies that are now available to reduce carbon emissions and help decrease aircraft noise. With European Union regulations placing pressure on airlines to cut emissions and several airports planning to expand, it's time that quieter and more environmentally friendly planes were developed."

Camcon is a participant in the Aircraft Noise Disturbance Alleviation by Novel Technology (ANDANTE) consortium, which aims to develop noise reduction concepts for engine and airframe component design.