Artificial Lift / Downhole Separation Systems

Driven to build
tomorrow, today.

Vannevar designs complete bottomhole assemblies that manage gas, fluid, and solids at the source — not just another separator, but a system engineered around how a well actually produces.

Proudly made in America
Gas

Broken out of the fluid stream through centrifugal and gravity separation, then vented above the tool.

Fluid

Routed to surface through the tool's inner tube or bore, kept clean of solids and free of gas interference.

Solids

Ejected by hydrocyclonic spirals into the mud joint below, away from pumps.

Cutaway render of a Vannevar downhole separator showing the internal fluid flow path

Built for purpose, built for impact

Vannevar was born from decades of hands-on experience in the petroleum industry — understanding well performance and what it takes to solve real-world challenges. We build on proven separation principles to develop patented technologies engineered for reliable, efficient performance in the field. With thousands of runs to date, we work alongside operators to deliver solutions designed around the realities of their wells.

There is no one-size-fits-all separator.
Every well produces differently, so we match the tool to the well, and keep refining it one step at a time.
Est. 2020

Founded to bring precise, calculated improvements to well production.

~4,000 runs

Field-proven across systems for rod pump, ESP, gas lift, and plunger lift.

8 patents

Awarded to date, with 7 more currently patent pending.

4+ lift types

Rod pump, ESP, gas lift, and plunger lift systems all supported.

Where we operate

We chose the Bakken as Vannevar's proving ground because it demands more from artificial lift technology than most environments can. Deep wells, extreme temperatures, corrosive fluids, high gas volumes, and heavy proppant loading push equipment to its limits. Our philosophy was simple: validate performance where the demands are greatest and build confidence to perform anywhere.

Map of the United States showing Vannevar system installations concentrated in the Bakken, Permian Basin, Midcontinent, DJ Basin, Eagle Ford, and Powder River Basin
3,000+ / 300+ / 200+ runs by basin Additional active basins

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Featured tools

A closer look at two systems built to solve very different downhole problems.

Vannevar values

Innovation

We experiment, design, build, and transform with speed and agility.

Collaboration

We share insights, learn, and perform as a team.

Accountability

We honor our commitments, expect excellence, and take pride in our work.

Trust

We act with integrity and morality.

Impact

We're here to make the difference.

Our mission is to be the global leader in downhole production systems, delivering high-value, transformative solutions that enhance well performance and reliability. We provide the highest quality tools and operationally safe solutions that maximize the value of every well.