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PROFILER
A Global Leader in Well Optimization
KUDU’s Specialized Technology Reduces Operating Costs and Enhances Well Production
When it comes to saving oil and gas producers money, KUDU Industries
Inc. stands in a class of its own. Calgary-based KUDU offers specialized
technologies that reduce operating costs and enhance well production,
and can double recoverable reserves from an oilfield.
A privately-held Canadian oilfield service and
supply company with more than 200 employees
worldwide, KUDU is a global leader in well
optimization and an industry-leading manufac-
turer of complete Progressing Cavity Pump (PCP)
systems. Founded in 1989 by Robert and Ray
Mills, KUDU is dedicated to quality,
consistent performance and technical
excellence, and was recognized as
Calgary Manufacturing Industry’s
2008 Best Employer for medium
sized manufacturers and the Alberta
Export Award for Oil and Gas
Manufacturer 2009.
KUDU’s PCP systems are
inherently more efficient
than other forms of artificial lift on
the market, including the pumpjack and
electric submersible pump (ESP).
KUDU’s PCP systems have been saving
producers money for years in two major ways,
says KUDU Industries CEO, Ray Mills. In terms
of capital costs, the PCP in most cases is less
expensive than a pumpjack or ESP. It also saves
producers money on their electricity bills, which
can be high for a mature field that is on water
flood, or in the case of a natural aquifer that is
charging the oil reservoir in order to maintain
pressure. In high water cut wells, the PCP cuts
electrical consumption by one-third, compared
to a pumpjack; and in half, compared to an
electric submersible pump. “It’s significant.”
KUDU, which places a huge emphasis on
ongoing research and development, is now
offering three innovative products that will save
you money: the Progressing Cavity Pump (PCP)
Well Manager for optimum well performance;
the High Temperature Package, which features
the only metal-to-metal pump for temperatures
up to 350˚C; and Tough Coat rotors, which
are significantly more resistant to corrosives
and abrasives than typical chrome rotors.
PCP Well Manager
KUDU’s PCP Well Manager
reduces costs and improves
profitability for customers. Well
Manager is an automation tool that
works by measuring the actual flow that
a well is delivering, then matching up the
pump speed to maximize that flow. Well
Manager prevents damage to a
pump in the event of a pump-
off situation where the
pump runs dry. “Well
Manager allows us to
safely produce the well
at its maximum poten-
tial, without having to
worry about pumping the
well off and damaging
the pump,” Mills says.
“The ultimate benefit, is that
we see payout in as little as
weeks or as much as a few months,
in terms of additional production.”
Tough Coat Rotor
The Tough Coat rotor pumps more fluid
over an extended period in highly corrosive
environments, reducing operating costs by
providing a superior pump with high efficiency
rates and longevity. Tough Coat rotors perform
extremely well in corrosive environments.
Thanks to their high resistance to abrasive
and corrosive conditions, customers see
longer pump life and lower operating costs.
KUDU Tough Coat is a revolutionary spray
metal coating applied to PCP rotors using
advanced proprietary technology. The pat-
ented Tough Coat rotor is a unique technology
that is far more corrosion-resistant than the
industry standard practice of electroplating
chrome. Tough Coat reduces wear associ-
ated with both abrasion and corrosion, so
rotors will last longer and require replacing
less frequently — saving customers money. In
95% of field tests, Tough Coat prolonged rotor
life in adverse conditions, and continually
achieved high production rates. Tough Coat
has proven itself in light, medium and heavy
oil applications, with significant rotor run life
improvement in all well conditions — result-
ing in increased oil production for producers.
KUDU High Temperature Pump
With the High Temperature Package PCP,
KUDU has taken progressing cavity pump tech-
nology and applied it to the oilsands, where
companies are using steam to stimulate energy
in the wellbore. Until now, PCPs have not been
used in high temperature or steam applications,
because the elastomer could not withstand
high temperatures. What sets KUDU’s High
Temperature Package apart, is that it features a
PCP with a stator made of metal, not elastomer.
“With that technology in the stator, we can run
the pump at much higher temperatures, like
those we encounter in SAGD or cyclic steam
stimulation (CSS) up to 350˚C,” Mills says.
KUDU, which has field tested the
High Temperature PCP package
for nearly three years, released
this technology for commer-
cial use in early 2009.
With its High Tempera-
ture PCP package, KUDU
has brought to producers the
same inherent advantages
that PCPs enjoy over pump-
jacks and ESPs in the more
conventional markets. “The only
limit to our growth is overall invest-
ment in the oilsands,” Mills says. n
Contact for more information
Jennifer Wiens, Marketing Manager
KUDU Industries Inc.
T: (403) 203-9896 F: (403) 263-7158
www.kudupump.com
KUDU Industries Inc.
20 Years of Innovation • 1989-2009
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KUDU continually reinvents the status quo through innovative designs

that benefit your productivity and bottom line. With 12 Canadian field
stores and multiple global offices; KUDU understands, adapts and
responds to your operating environment. KUDU’s dedicated team of
industry specialists have the best service standard in the artificial lift
industry and are always available for troubleshooting and training.

Not only can KUDU pump it up, but we optimize your production
through smart well technology. The PCP Well Manager adjusts
pump speed, monitors torque and measures flow rates. It reduces
premature pump failures due to pump off and the field monitoring
of fluid levels. The data is logged in real time and enables you to
view and implement changes remotely.

KUDU holds over 20 patents using Progressing Cavity Pumps in the

artificial lift field. This strong commitment for advancing Progressing
Cavity Pump technology exemplifies KUDU’s dedication to quality
and performance.

Bringing solutions to the surface since 1989.

www.kudupump.com