Abstract: A diaphragm pump and pump system including a pump housing defined along a longitudinal axis and having one or more pumping chambers and one or more driving chambers. At least two check valves communicating with each of the one or more pumping chambers for conducting a production fluid into and out of the pumping chamber. One or more flexible axially elongated diaphragms are mounted in the pump housing and sealingly separate the one or more pumping and driving chambers. At least one cam mechanism is disposed in the pump housing and coaxially therewith the pump housing longitudinal axis. The cam mechanism is configured for rotational movement to provide for radial deflection of the one or more flexible axially elongated diaphragms into the one or more pumping chambers to affect pumping of a production fluid therethrough the diaphragm pump.

Abstract: A gas intake apparatus for use in a wellbore configured to channel a mixture of fluids and solids includes a housing defining a chamber and at least one gas intake passage in flow communication with the chamber. The gas intake apparatus further includes a gas intake mechanism coupled to the housing at the at least one gas intake passage. The gas intake mechanism is configured to facilitate a flow of gaseous substances therethrough and to restrict a flow of solids and liquids therethrough.

Abstract: A distributed artificial lift system is configured for use in a wellbore that includes a vertical section and at least one lateral section connected to the vertical section. The distributed artificial lift system includes a first remote assembly positioned within the first lateral section. The first remote assembly includes an equipment deployment vehicle and cargo selected from the group consisting of electric remote pumping units, tubing, tubing connectors, tubing adaptors, sensor packages, gas separators, perforating tools, injection pumps and other downhole components. The first remote assembly is optionally self-propelled and remotely-controlled.

Abstract: A gas intake apparatus for use in a wellbore configured to channel a mixture of fluids and solids includes a housing defining a chamber and at least one gas intake passage in flow communication with the chamber. The gas intake apparatus further includes a gas intake mechanism coupled to the housing at the at least one gas intake passage. The gas intake mechanism is configured to facilitate a flow of gaseous substances therethrough and to restrict a flow of solids and liquids therethrough.

Abstract: A fluid jet pump assembly is provided having a pump body for receiving a plurality of fluids to be pumped. The assembly includes a venturi subassembly mounted within the pump body having a venturi throat section placed in a pump fluid flow path for receiving a power fluid and a well fluid at a venturi inlet. The venturi subassembly is in fluid communication with an outlet from the pump body. The assembly includes an injection nozzle having a first injector port located at a center of a longitudinal axis of the injector nozzle and defines a flow path for directing the well fluid through a center region of the pump fluid flow path. The injection nozzle includes a second injector port subassembly with one or more openings arranged about a first circumference of the first injector port for directing the power fluid towards periphery of the pump fluid flow path.

Abstract: A method of isolating a production fluid from a fluid-containing reservoir is provided. The method includes disposing a first pump within a horizontal section of a production well. The method also includes disposing a second pump within a vertical section of the production well. Further, the method includes pumping a reservoir fluid via the first pump towards the second pump. The method also includes capturing at least a portion of the reservoir fluid from the first pump in a fluid-retaining section located around the second pump. Furthermore, the method includes pumping the reservoir fluid captured in the fluid-retaining section to a fluid containment vessel via the second pump to provide an isolated production fluid.

Abstract: A diaphragm pump and pump system including a pump housing defined along a longitudinal axis and having defined therein one or more pumping chambers and one or more driving chambers. At least two check valves communicating with each of the one or more pumping chambers for conducting a production fluid into and out of the pumping chamber. One or more flexible axially elongated diaphragms are mounted in the pump housing and sealingly separate the one or more pumping and driving chambers. At least one cam mechanism is disposed in the pump housing and coaxially therewith the pump housing longitudinal axis. The at least one cam mechanism is configured for rotational movement to provide for radial deflection of the one or more flexible axially elongated diaphragms into the one or more pumping chambers to effect pumping of a production fluid therethrough the diaphragm pump.

Abstract: A distributed artificial lift system is configured for use in a wellbore that includes a vertical section and at least one lateral section connected to the vertical section. The distributed artificial lift system includes a first remote assembly positioned within the first lateral section. The first remote assembly includes an equipment deployment vehicle and cargo selected from the group consisting of electric remote pumping units, tubing, tubing connectors, tubing adaptors, sensor packages, gas separators, perforating tools, injection pumps and other downhole components. The first remote assembly is optionally self-propelled and remotely-controlled.