| | October 20246EDITOR'S DESKElectric submersible pumps have always done heavy lifting below the surface, but their role has changed. Once simple workhorses, they are now complex assets that can make or break production targets in some of the world's harshest environments.As operators drill deeper into more hostile conditions, downtime costs more than ever. Failure is no longer an inconvenience. It risks high-value wells, drives up intervention costs and increases the carbon footprint every time a rig returns to fix the same problem.New threats lurk in the electrical system. Harmonics, grounding issues and voltage spikes quietly erode reliability until a pump fails when needed most. Producers are moving from reactive to proactive by investing in smarter protection. Surge suppression, harmonic filters and live monitoring are now frontline defenses.Diagnostics have left the clipboard behind. Modern ESPs provide real-time data through intelligent sensors and SCADA-linked tools. Operators can see voltage, backspin and distortions without stepping near arc flash zones. Each insight adds days or weeks to an asset's life and keeps crews safer.This is not just about squeezing more barrels from a well. It is about building an infrastructure that can withstand complexity, protect investments and cut the hidden costs of failure. Market forecasts reflect this shift. The ESP systems market is set to exceed $16 billion by 2030, driven by reliability and risk mitigation.Smarter ESPs bring fewer surprises, longer runs and smaller environmental footprints. The most resilient wells will succeed not just because of their depth, but because they protect what works far below the surface.The magazine features thought leadership articles from Katie L. Morgan, Director of Natural and Cultural Resources at Partner Engineering & Science, who emphasizes the importance of environmental due diligence and early risk identification in major infrastructure projects, reinforcing the need for a holistic approach to asset reliability. Charles E. Venditti, Pipeline Integrity Manager at TRC Companies, discusses how pipeline operators respond to growing risk management demands, from corrosion control and data integration to planning for the next wave of CO and hydrogen infrastructure.We hope this edition provides meaningful insights and practical guidance for leaders driving progress in an ever-changing energy landscape.Let us know your thoughts!Rethinking ESP Reliability for a Harder, Deeper FutureJade McdonaldManaging Editoreditor@energybusinessreview.comCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Email:sales@energybusinessreview.comeditor@energybusinessreview.commarketing@energybusinessreview.com JULY 2025, Vol 06 - Issue 06 (ISSN 2836-5097) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Business ReviewVisit www.energybusinessreview.com VisualizersPresley MeadowRobert Grey SmithManaging EditorJade McdonaldEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaDaeg GroverVian IsaacJoshua Parker Kenny PeruzziScott ThomasDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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