Production Tree Functions

For decades the uppermost assembly of gate valves installed on a oil or gas well has been referred to as a “Christmas tree”. A Christmas tree or more generically, a production tree, is used to control the flow of oil or gas from a well during production. Today’s oil & gas production tree has become more sophisticated and technologically advanced.

• Can also be used to control the flow of gas, water or steam into a well. These media or others can be used in conjunction with enhanced oil recovery techniques
• Tree design depends on the number of tubing strings used for completion, tubing bore size, maximum anticipated production pressure, trim requirements and flow rates
• The bottom connection of the tree matches the top connection to the tubing head adapter
• The tree and adapter are normally installed as a unit immediately after landing the tubing hanger