Oilfield services in Venezuela
Oil Pumping
Keep heavy oil moving, without emulsifying it.
15,000 PSI hydraulic power unit and skimming plate for hard-to-access pits.
From Zulia, for all of Venezuela.
The service
Screw pump, separate power unit
Our oil skimming and transfer service uses a screw pump driven by a hydraulic power unit at 15,000 PSI. The separate motor and pump allow flexible positioning in the field, including hard-to-reach oil pits. A specially adapted steel skimming plate collects floating oil, which is discharged through a 6-inch hose to storage tanks.
Discuss your operation with our teamHow we work in the field.
Discover the stages and equipment involved in this operation.
We extract oil from the pitTechnical capability
The equipment behind the service.
Review the specifications and scope to plan your operation.
- 1,500 Bbl / 24h
Production capacity of up to 1,500 barrels per day, depending on the Stroker setting or process requirements.
- Floating oil collection plate
An integrated system that captures floating oil with minimal contamination, improving subsequent separation efficiency.
- Variable pressure: 0–10,000 PSI
Precise hydraulic control adapts system power to the type and viscosity of the crude in each operation.
- No emulsification
The screw pump does not shear or mix the crude, preserving its physical properties throughout transfer.
Technical specifications
Soluciones Delta C.A.- Pump type
- Screw pump
- Motor
- Hydraulic power unit
- Hydraulic pressure
- 15,000 PSI
- Capacity
- 1,500 Bbl / day
- Discharge
- 6-inch hose
- Suction
- Steel skimming plate
- Configuration
- Separate motor and pump
- Availability
- 24 hours / 7 days
Equipment availability and service conditions are confirmed when quoting.
Plan your operation
Applications and scope.
Information about the process, fluids, safety and resources supporting this service.
How does the system work?
The system consists of a hydraulic motor coupled to a screw pump. Variable oil pressure from 0 to 10,000 PSI drives the motor through hydraulic hoses, rotating the pump screw to draw in fluids.
- Hydraulic motor with variable pressure: 0 to 10,000 PSI
- Screw pump coupled to the hydraulic motor
- Inlet and outlet hydraulic hose connections
- Integrated floating oil collection plate
- 400 kVA backup generator
- Capacity: 1,500 Bbl per 24 hours, depending on process requirements
Skimming floating oil from pits
The system is designed to efficiently recover the floating oil layer accumulated in production pits. The integrated collector plate draws in oil with minimal amounts of other liquids, improving subsequent separation or dehydration efficiency.
- Direct suction from the oil pit
- Collection plate that separates floating oil from other liquids
- Transfer to a 500 Bbl oil tank
- Minimizes mixing with water or other fluids present
- A more efficient process for subsequent separation and dehydration
System operating diagram
The operating flow follows a clear sequence from the pit to the final destination:
- Oil pit → Screw pump (suction)
- In/Out hydraulic hoses ↔ Hydraulic pump/motor
- Oil discharge → 500 Bbl oil tank
- On-site operations trailer / support laboratory
- Final destination: transport or permanent storage
Additional field applications
Beyond floating oil recovery, the system handles a wide range of fluids:
- Low-viscosity fluids: produced-water effluent
- Heavy API crude across viscosity ranges
- Transfer between frac tanks and tanker trucks
- Loading heavy crude transport fleets
- Recirculation and mixing with diluent or naphtha
- Support for steam injection operations
Safety and operating procedures
Every operation follows a strict industrial safety and hygiene procedure:
- 1. Preliminary on-site job risk assessment (ART)
- 2. Grounding system installation and full PPE
- 3. Certified hydraulic hose connections
- 4. System pressure and leak checks
- 5. Continuous operation with an on-site technical supervisor
- 6. Measurement and reporting of transferred volumes
- 7. Safe disconnection and site cleanup
What is the floating oil layer and how do you recover it?
Locally known as natilla, this oil layer floats on water in production pits. Our system uses a collection plate to draw in this layer with minimal amounts of other liquids and transfer it directly to a 500 Bbl storage tank for further processing.
How much can the system move in a shift?
The system has a nominal capacity of 1,500 barrels per 24 hours, adjustable through the Stroker to suit process requirements. For larger volumes, we can operate multiple units in parallel.
Can you handle both produced-water effluent and heavy crude?
Yes. The screw pump coupled to the hydraulic motor handles both low-viscosity fluids such as produced-water effluent and high-viscosity, heavy API crude. Variable hydraulic pressure (0–10,000 PSI) adapts the operation to each fluid type.
What safety measures do you apply?
We follow applicable PDVSA-COVENIN procedures: preliminary job risk assessment (ART), full PPE, a grounding system, spill kit and certified fire extinguisher. The on-site operations trailer/laboratory provides continuous technical supervision throughout the operation.
Let's talk about your project
Your next operation starts here.
Tell us where and when you need the service. Our team will help define the equipment and scope.
+58 424-6472446Support from San Francisco, Zulia.