Wellhead Control Systems
The petroleum industry has long been a target for criticism from environmentalist groups
for its perceived negative impact on both local and global ecology. Modern-day
technological advancements, however, together with environmentally focused production
guidelines and standards, have enabled the industry to rise above this perceived image and
succeed as one of the most responsible and important industries in the world. Wellhead
Control Systems, which use a combination of hydraulic and electrical power to monitor
wellhead flow conditions and close the well down in the event of an emergency, are an
extremely important part of responsible petroleum production.
Dowland-Bach has been designing, building, testing, and installing Wellhead Control
Systems for the extreme conditions of Alaska’s North Slope since its birth in 1974. Oil
giants such as British Petroleum and ARCO have relied on, and continue to rely on
Dowland-Bach Wellhead Control Systems for the monitoring and control of their North
Slope holdings. In addition, since 1994 Dowland-Bach has been producing and installing a
new breed of solar powered Wellhead Control Systems in Colombia, South America’s
Cusiana and Cupiagua oilfields, currently under development by British Petroleum.

Milne Point Wellhead Control Panel

BPX Colombia "Bridge Case" Wellhead Control Panel

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