Field Development Expansion of a Giant Oil Field in Abu Dhabi Using Artificial Islands as Drilling and Production Centers

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyrus Modavi ◽  
Wallace William Martin ◽  
Abdul Hakeem Al Muflehi ◽  
John Victor Walters ◽  
Gamal Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Oil Field ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Field Development

LNG Imports - A Strategic Choice for GCC Region

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.D.. D. Mohite
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Strategic Choice ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Power Demand ◽  
Associated Gas ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Gcc Countries

Abstract Although Middle East region is blessed with 43% of global proven gas reserves equivalent at 80 trillion cubic meters, of which 50 % are in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, apart from the challenge of historic under-investment, regional gas endowments have been highly uneven and unique. The region is responding to gas shortages by boosting supplies through a combination of E&P developments and imports. As per IEA, the current 240 billion cubic meters (BCM) demand is expected to rise to 300 BCM by 2020 and 600 BCM by 2030. About 90% of incremental energy demand for power generation would come from gas then. Strategic investment will have to focus on creating large volumes of storage capacity as well as peak deliverability to cope with rising imports and power demand requirements. Currently, Dubai and Kuwait import LNG through floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) projects. At first these imports were seasonal (i.e. summer demand for electricity for air conditioning) and on a spot or short-term basis. Now, demand extends into all but the winter months and soon demand will be year round. The expansion of FSRU in Kuwait in to a permanent facility would increase capacity from 500 MMSCF/d to 3 BCF/d in two phases. This 11.0 million ton per annum (MMTPA) Kuwaiti LNG project under phase-I, is likely to replace the country's FSRU by 2020, mainly to replace the fuel oil firing in power plants. Abu Dhabi is developing a 8.7 MMTPA project in the Emirate of Fujairah on the Indian Ocean outside the Strait of Hormuz. Depending on supply-demand dynamics, Abu Dhabi may be both an importer and exporter of LNG, possibly relying on gas from the Shah and Bab fields. Bahrain has plans to develop 3.6 MMPTA shore-based import facility. Oman has combined Oman LNG and Qalhat LNG projects for integrated benefits, is developing unconventional gas reserves and would reduce gas subsidies to improve the demand equilibrium. Yemen continues to export LNG but has interruptions because of security issues. While Qatar gains geo-political benefits from its broader LNG export customers, with plans to expand its LNG capacity further, the possibility of it supplying gas to its neighbors is remote. Whereas, Saudi Arabia is better dedicated to its oil-field development, has realized benefits of developing and commercializing its gas fields, for both power and job generation. In view of the above, LNG thus remains a strategic choice for GCC countries mainly due to: Most environment-friendly and efficient option for rapidly escalating power demand at ~ 8% p.a.Techno-economics favoring fuel mix of LSFO and LNG for power and industries, instead of crude and dieselRefinery-Petrochemical integration becomes a more viable optionLimitations on geo-technical and geo-political contentious issues on developing non-associated gas fieldsChallenges on speeding up trade and strengthening exchange of power using 2009-set GCC grid, at full capacitySlow diversification into high-profile renewable power projects and its bold initiatives

Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Producability Below FWL Onshore Abu Dhabi Oil Field Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Eriavbe ◽  
Abdurahiman Vadakkeveetil ◽  
Mohamad Alkhatib ◽  
Iftikhar Khattak ◽  
Raffik Lazar
Keyword(s):  
Reservoir Characterization ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Domain Integration

Abstract Objectives / Scope This paper addresses the field development planning challenges of a green onshore South East Abu Dhabi oil field with limited production data. Tectonic movements have created strike slip faults dissecting the structure and uplifting the main body. Tilting of the flanks has resulted in the accumulation to leak some of its initial hydrocarbon and a rebalancing showing a titled FWL. A novel workflow was used to address the challenging reservoir physics including hydrocarbon below FWL. The paper takes a holistic approach in integrating multiple domains data such as Drilling, Petrophysics, Geology and Reservoir / Production Engineering. Methods, Procedures, Process An integrated approach was adopted to address the complexity and challenges of characterizing and modelling the field with hydrocarbon below FWL. Extensive range of data was collected to contribute to better understanding and evaluation of the field. The producibility of hydrocarbon below FWL have a significant impact on field development planning. The used workflow was specifically suitable to drive subsurface team right reservoir characterization: Improve fluid contacts understanding Explain the log responses The discrepancies between dynamic and static responses De-risk the volumetric uncertainties Results Following an extensive multi-disciplinary technical analysis of all available datasets, the most robust, accurate and reliable reservoir characterization, that can be seamlessly integrated into dynamic reservoir modelling phase. A systematic approach was adopted starting from core measurement and lab visits, drilling data such as mud logs, Petrophysical evaluation of multiple complex physics such as hydrocarbon presence below FWL, micro porous intervals, Micritic minerals and imbibition effect, geological regional understanding of faulted reservoirs, and dynamic data such as formation well tests. The study demonstrated that multi-domain integration played a key role in addressing the complex and challenging reservoir dynamics. Novel / Additive Information Large subsurface uncertainty combined with an extensive domain integration required cutting-edge reservoir de-risking and data gathering to provide the optimal reservoir characterization. These unique workflows can be readily used in similar green fields and will be described in full details in the paper.

Oil Reserves Evaluation and Field Development plan of Hakim Oil Field in Libya

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-53
Author(s):  
Omar Salih ◽  
Mahmoud Tantawy ◽  
Sayed Elayouty ◽  
Atef Abd Hady
Keyword(s):  
Oil Field ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Oil Reserves

Simultaneous Measuring Method for Both Volumetric Flow Rates of Air-Water Mixture Using a Turbine Flowmeter

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Minemura ◽  
K. Egashira ◽  
K. Ihara ◽  
H. Furuta ◽  
K. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Volumetric Flow Rate ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Liquid Density ◽  
Water Mixture ◽  
Rotor Speed ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Turbine Flowmeter

A turbine flowmeter is employed in this study in connection with offshore oil field development, in order to measure simultaneously both the volumetric flow rates of air-water two-phase mixture. Though a conventional turbine flowmeter is generally used to measure the single-phase volumetric flow rate by obtaining the rotational rotor speed, the method proposed additionally reads the pressure drop across the meter. After the pressure drop and rotor speed measured are correlated as functions of the volumetric flow ratio of the air to the whole fluid and the total volumetric flow rate, both the flow rates are iteratively evaluated with the functions on the premise that the liquid density is known. The evaluated flow rates are confirmed to have adequate accuracy, and thus the applicability of the method to oil fields.

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