Wellhead controllers could boost enhanced oil recovery ( EOR ) operations by affording local control and equipment protection at the well site . Mechanical failure is one of the major issues in recovery operations and an artificial lift controller would be called upon to prevent damage to the pump , according to Luis Garcia , Rockwell International 's oil and gas market development manager . Another key feature of wellhead controllers , such as BP 's OptiLift , is the capacity to safely shut down a system to avoid a mechanical failure .
Wellhead controllers could boost enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations by affording local control and equipment protection at the well site. Pump failure is one of the major issues in EOR operations and an artificial lift controller would be called upon to prevent damage to the pump, according to Luis Gamboa, Rockwell Automation's oil and gas market development manager. Another key function of wellhead controllers, such as Rockwell's OptiLift, is the capacity to safely shut down a system to avoid a mechanical failure.