When it wanted to improve results in the Permian basin, BHP Billiton first looked to prevent shutdowns, then to optimise its output.
Before implementing Project Fix-It, the 105 wells in the Permian Production Unit had winter shut-in rates of 12%, mostly due to hydrates and winterisation issues, and compressor run times were at 75%. Following Project Fix-It, the Permian unit had improved its winter shut-in rates to 3% and increased its compressor run times to 90%.
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