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FreeWave and Superior Optimization Win Wireless Plunger Lift Implementation for Large Oil and Gas Company

Tue, 10 May 2011 01:54:40 +0000

Successful pilot, network design services and reliable technology prove FreeWave and Superior are the top choice for a major oil and gas installation

BOULDER, Colo., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, along with its reseller, Superior Optimization, were chosen to implement advanced IO, plunger lift control and build a wireless communication backbone for a large oil and gas field located in Texas. After a lengthy process, including a pilot and network design services, Superior Optimization entered the bid and beat the competitors by winning an installation that would require roughly 830 FreeWave Radios.

"FreeWave took the time to meet with the end-user and discuss why their solution would be ideal for this installation," said Kirk Mehaffey, director of business and co-owner at Superior Optimization. "Their efforts combined with an in-depth pilot and design proved FreeWave radios were best choice. The biggest differentiator for FreeWave and Superior was that we substantiated a bid with all of the engineering research, design and implementation that was compiled during the network design phase."

The system design specifications that FreeWave and Superior Optimization completed prior to the bid detailed everything that would be required to ensure seamless integration of the communication system, including details about, radios, cables, antennas, antenna heights and more. Additionally, a pilot project automated plunger lift operations with five wells using FreeWave FGR2-IO radios. After approximately four weeks of the network design process, FreeWave and Superior Optimization submitted the bid. Because the trials were a success, the end-user was confident that FreeWave's radios not only could handle the project and conduct data transmission on a real-time basis, but were a better choice over competing solutions.

"This project is a great example of how FreeWave and Superior seamlessly combined efforts to win a major installation," said Ashish Sharma chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. "Between the research, planning and design, Superior worked hard to provide a complete picture of the FreeWave solution and ensure that the best investment was with us. The result is a cohesive team effort focused on addressing customer needs and providing clear value."

The end-user wanted a solution that had the capability to poll critical data every 15 minutes. The installation includes radio coverage for approximately 400 sites, a major investment for the oil and gas end-user. In order to ensure the polling requirements are met, FreeWave's FGR2- IO Masters, IO Expansion modules, FGR2 IO Slaves and a few HTPlus radios will be deployed across the field. Each FGR2-IO master will monitor approximately 50 wells, allowing the oil and gas corporation to receive data quickly.

"One of the reasons this project was a success is because FreeWave stands by its reputation for providing highly reliable wireless data radios, excellent diagnostic tools and top-notch customer support," added Mehaffey. "They went the extra mile by going out to the site when the systems were first being installed to ensure everything was working exactly as designed and all of the techs were comfortable with configuring the radios. I believe these extra efforts are what helped land the sale."

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at (www.freewave.com).

Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO GIVE HANDS-ON CLASS ON WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND DISCUSS SPREAD SPECTRUM SYSTEMS FOR EFM AND SCADA AT ISHM 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 01:30:34 +0000

WHO: Jack Berridge
Business Development Executive
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Jack Berridge is a business development executive at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. He has more than 22 years experience in telecommunications, IT and wireless networking. Prior to working at FreeWave, Berridge was vice president of operations and engineering at Wyoming.com/Cerento, Inc. where he led the way for establishing Cerento, Inc. in the oil and gas vertical market. Berridge also has held management/director positions with RELERA - Internet Centers and Solutions, Rhythms NetConnections, Inc. and CompuServe - Network Services Division (CNS).

Jim Gardner
Business Development Manager, Oil & Gas
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. (www.freewave.com)

Jim Gardner is the oil and gas team leader for FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Prior to joining FreeWave, Gardner was vice president at Remote Operating Systems. Gardner graduated from the University of Washington in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gardner is currently a member of ENTELEC, ASGMT and ISHM.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, license-free and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission around the world. www.freewave.com

WHAT: Hands-On Training Class - Wireless Communication (Class 973.1)

Berridge will lead a hands-on class on how to set up serial networks, using wireless spread spectrum radios. The in-depth demonstration will show participants how they can use spread spectrum radios to incorporate wireless communications radios in a wide variety of applications. Participants will have the chance to configure, test and actually use the radios in a networked configuration as part of their in-class experience.
Spread Spectrum Systems for EFM and SCADA (Class 3155.1)
As oil and gas companies work toward greater automation and e-business solutions, the challenges of getting real-time, reliable data from remote locations continues to be one of the greatest hurdles. Today, there are many fine choices in electronic flow measurement (EFM) and remote terminal unit (RTU) equipment available. There also are many fine "bug free" software programs to archive, audit and display the collected data. The single biggest problem remains communications. It is a commonly held belief that over 80 percent of all SCADA system problems are communication failures.
A few years ago, a new radio medium became available. This system operates on a shared frequency, and is called spread spectrum. This relatively new technology offers many advantages and new versatility to SCADA operators. The presentation will discuss the benefits and options when using spread spectrum for EFM and SCADA.

WHERE: International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement 2009
(www.ishm.info/)
May 12-14, 2009
Cox Communications Business Center
Oklahoma City, Ok.

WHEN: Wireless Communication - Class 973.1
Wednesday, May 13, 10:50 a.m. -11:40 a.m.

Spread Spectrum Systems for EFM and SCADA - Class 3155.1
Thursday, May 14, 10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Berridge or Mr. Gardner, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com.

Wireless communication, SCADA, spread spectrum systems, low power consumption, mission-critical

JIM GARDNER, OIL AND GAS EXPERT AT FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES, TO PRESENT AT WESTERN GAS MEASUREMENT SHORT COURSE 2009

WHAT: Demystifying Wireless Ethernet
In this presentation, Gardner will address one of the newest trends in data communications-the migration from serial networks to Ethernet communications. The advantages of the change are too compelling to ignore. Security, faster polling times, mobile communications, Internet accessibility and IP addressability all provide benefits previously unavailable with serial communications.

The world of wireless Ethernet still is new enough that a lot of myths are associated with it and, for many, sorting through this maze of misinformation can be daunting, even unnerving. This presentation will address some of the biggest myths surrounding the implementation of wireless Ethernet.
WHERE: The 2009 Western Gas Measurement Short Course (WGMSC)
(www.wgmsc.com)

The Salt Palace Convention Center
100 S. West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. Room 155C

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Gardner, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com.

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ OIL AND GAS EXPERT, JIM GARDNER, TO PRESENT AT GAS WELL DELIQUIFICATION WORKSHOP

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:37:06 +0000

WHO: Jim Gardner
Business Development Manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

Jim Gardner is the oil and gas team leader for FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Prior to joining FreeWave, Gardner was Vice President at Remote Operating Systems. Gardner graduated from the University of Washington in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gardner is currently a member of ENTELEC, ASGMT and ISHM.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: "Wireless Communication to a Plunger Lift Well"

Traditionally, an operator was required to manually shut in the well to create pressure downhole in wells that suffered from heavy fluid loads. Artificial lift is a method used to build enough downhole pressure to lift or produce the liquid from the well. With options for communicating plunger lift data to the RTU being wired or wireless, producers have a decision to consider. To support producers' plunger lift control objectives, automation electronics manufacturers have been focusing a great deal of their development efforts on the plunger lift control applications. Today, these technologies can be supported at the site with either wired or wireless solutions. This presentation will discuss wireless as an alternative to wired solutions. It presents some of the capabilities of wireless that are on par with wired and some that are superior. Also presented is a simple set of economic inputs that can be used as guidelines for making the choice between wired and wireless options.

WHERE: 7th Annual Gas Well Deliquification Workshop
  Sheraton Hotel
1550 Court Place
  Denver, CO 80202

WHEN: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
  11:00 a.m - 11:30a.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Gardner, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO LEAD HANDS-ON CLASS ON IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS IO AT APPALACHIAN GAS MEASUREMENT SHORT COURSE

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:19:11 +0000

Robert Clark to show the advantages of using wireless technologies

WHO: Robert Clark
IO Systems Product Manager
FreeWave Technologies

Prior to joining FreeWave Technologies, Mr. Clark was the Regional Sales Manager for Thermo Electron for several years and, before that, served in the same capacity for Aurion Technologies. He has more than seven years experience in the oil and gas industry and attended from the University of Oklahoma.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of ISM band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: Hands-On Training Class - Wireless Communication
Clark will lead a hands-on class on how to deploy serial networks, using wireless spread spectrum radios. The in-depth demonstration will show participants how they can use spread spectrum radios to incorporate wireless communications radios in a wide variety of applications. Participants will have the chance to configure, test and actually use the radios in a networked configuration as part of their in-class experience.

WHERE: Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course
Robert Morris University
6001 University Blvd.
Moon Township, PA (near Pittsburgh)

WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 14, 2008
Period 6
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET
Hale Room 103

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Clark, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com