Clint Mason, born on July 27, 1967, is a respected figure in the oil and gas industry, particularly known for his expertise in plunger lift and Gas Assisted Plunger Lift (GAPL/PAGL) applications and their application on Hz wells. Residing in Alberta, Clint serves as the President of Kaizen Well Solutions Ltd., a prominent company Plunger lift and gas lift manufacture and design company based in Red Deer, Alberta. His leadership has been integral in advancing the company’s reputation in innovative well optimization solutions. With a career spanning over 30 years, Clint has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field, underscored by his contributions through multiple patents related to lubricator design, control systems, and optimization systems. These innovations highlight his commitment to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in plunger lift systems.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Clint Mason is a dedicated family man, married with three sons and seven grandchildren. His contributions to the industry and his family-oriented values are a testament to his character and dedication both professionally and personally. Clint is known for his informative and interesting talks on
well optimization using plunger lift and gas lift and has become a popular speaker at operation based well optimization forums and resource corporation, well operation training symposium.
Patents
• US 10151183B2 – Plunger lift control method
• US 10746198B2 – Jet Pump Tool Method
• US CA 12228164B2 – Tangential Pin Connection
• US 11542797B1 – Tapered multistage plunger lift with Bypass sleeve
• CA 2601228C – Control system for a Chemical Injection Pump
• CA 2798389C – Method and apparatus for control of plunger lift system
• US CA 11971064B2 – Radial flow Plunger lift lubricator
Business Activities & Achievements
• 2000: PPS Premier Production Solutions, an oil and gas service company, merged with IPS in 2005 to form PIT Premier Integrated Technologies, sold in 2008.
• 2010: Principal partner in Trido Industries, focusing on solar-powered solutions to reduce methane venting; sold to Centurion in 2022.
• 2015: Partner in Trido Carbon Credit Fund, which supported CO₂ reduction projects, resulting in over 3 million tons of CO₂e reduction in Alberta’s oil and gas industry.
• 2020: Founded Kaizen Well Solutions, specializing in well optimization technologies, including advanced drop-in lubricator designs and diagnostic services like Echo Meter AWS and Well Tracer.
