Copper theft has become a growing concern for oil companies in the United States, mirroring the challenges faced by their counterparts in Nigeria. Keit Russel, Technical Sales Manager at Baker Hughes, stated this in a chat with THE WHISTLER at the 2024 SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition in Texas, United States.
Russel explained that the common use of copper in surface equipment for artificial lift systems makes them attractive targets for thieves.