June 2016
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Sucker rod coupling material solves downhole wear economically

A new sucker rod coupling material enabled a more-than-threefold extension in run times in the Williston basin’s Bakken shale, thereby eliminating significant workover costs for the operator and facilitating uninterrupted production.
Seth A. Silverman / Hess Corporation Logan Stoner / Hess Corporation William D. Nielsen / Materion Corporation Diane M. Nielsen / Materion Corporation

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