A well pump setup in an agricultural field features a top-head drive pump installed above a metal grate covering the well. Piping and electrical connections are attached to the vertical pump. In the background, barren rows of vines indicate a vineyard in its dormant season.

Anchor Electric in stripper well application

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Midstream and Upstream Oil

Blackhawk has refined the technology of oil field pump jacks to produce a lightweight, low-profile reciprocating piston pump that recovers shallow oil more easily and economically, with less water.

Our Anchor Electric positive displacement piston pump, with drive motor above the wellhead, is designed for low-flow micro-pumping environments, such as stripper wells. It can be fine-tuned to the oil yield of a formation – reducing water intake, gas lock and emulsification, with no overworking required. Quiet, programmable pumping does not disturb the oil column being pumped.

The Anchor heavy-duty model, engineered for oilfields, weighs less than 125 pounds and stands only 4 to 5 feet above grade. It can recover oil reliably of up to 15 bbl/day at 1,500 feet, utilizing advance-generation telemetry controls. Purchase price is more than 50% lower than a pump jack system, and operating costs are far less. The Anchor handles extreme conditions and is compatible with standard well heads. Also consider: Our low-cost Apollo solar piston remediation pump, with recovery of 17 barrels per day to depths of 800 feet.

Pipeline Condensate Sump, Knockout Pots

Blackhawk’s Apollo-AC electric top-drive piston pumps are well-suited to removing vapor condensate in pipeline applications, including deep municipal systems.

With only four moving parts, the lightweight Apollo-AC and Apollo-AC Heavy Duty pump drivers feature low amp draws and infrequent, uncomplicated servicing.


Stripper Wells

Blackhawk has refined the technology of pump jacks to produce lightweight, low-profile piston pumps that recovers shallow oil more easily and economically.

Low-flow electric and solar models can be tuned to the yield of the formation, recovering up to 15 bbl per day with depths to 1,500 feet with less water.

Key Products

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The Apollo driver has few moving parts.

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FAQs

A stripper well is generally considered to be a low-production well that needs pumping equipment capable of efficiently operating at lower volumes of flow. Blackhawk piston pumps are designed to recover shallow oil and can be sized to production levels that coincide to formation yields.

Piston pumps that can handle low-flow applications are recommended for stripper wells. Blackhawk electric and solar-powered models provide controlled pumping for shallow oil recovery while limiting the intake of excess water.

Unlike larger volumes of production, low-yield wells need a pump that is sized according to the formation’s yield. Proper pumping can minimize the extraction of water, reduce likelihood of gas lock and limit emulsified oil production without overworking the well.

Absolutely. Blackhawk offers lightweight, low-profile piston pumps designed for shallow oil recovery and low-flow pumping environments. These systems provide an alternative to traditional pump jack technology while supporting reliable oil recovery.

The Anchor Electric is specifically designed for low-flow micro-pumping environments, such as stripper wells, and can be adjusted to match formation yield. Blackhawk also identifies the Apollo-AC as a key product for stripper well applications. The appropriate system depends on well depth, production rate, available power and operating requirements.

 
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