Estimating Electric Power Consumption in Oil-Producing Operations

Electric power consumption for economic studies of oil-producing operations is generally overestimated by 30 to 70 percent. Methods for making more accurate estimates are given, and test data that will be helpful when detailed information is not available are provided. A general discussion of making power cost estimates is followed by specific discussions of beam pumping units, submergible pumps, water injection pumps, and long-term projections for combined operations.