Nitrogen Pumping Unit


This unit was the first ever used in Canada and was used in the Pembina field, west of Edmonton. Nitrogen is used in swabbing operations, for foam fracturing, acidizing and other downhole uses. This unit was built in 1962 and is basically the same as those in use today.

Donated by: Nowsco Well Service Ltd.

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Last Updated on April 27, 2002
By Myron W. Myroon