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 . Wellhead controllers aim to keep enhanced oil recovery operations humming along smoothly 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 . 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 .