Microbial Problem Solving with Cost Effective and Biodegradable Biocide in the Oil and Gas Industry

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Siegert ◽  
P.H. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry

scholarly journals Characterization and Treatment Technologies Applied for Produced Water in Qatar

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 3573
Author(s):  
Hana D. Dawoud ◽  
Haleema Saleem ◽  
Nasser Abdullah Alnuaimi ◽  
Syed Javaid Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Oil Gas

Qatar is one of the major natural gas (NG) producing countries, which has the world’s third-largest NG reserves besides the largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Since the produced water (PW) generated in the oil and gas industry is considered as the largest waste stream, cost-effective PW management becomes fundamentally essential. The oil/gas industries in Qatar produce large amounts of PW daily, hence the key challenges facing these industries reducing the volume of PW injected in disposal wells by a level of 50% for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the reservoir. Moreover, it is important to study the characteristics of PW to determine the appropriate method to treat it and then use it for various applications such as irrigation, or dispose of it without harming the environment. This review paper targets to highlight the generation of PW in Qatar, as well as discuss the characteristics of chemical, physical, and biological treatment techniques in detail. These processes and methods discussed are not only applied by Qatari companies, but also by other companies associated or in collaboration with those in Qatar. Finally, case studies from different companies in Qatar and the challenges of treating the PW are discussed. From the different studies analyzed, various techniques as well as sequencing of different techniques were noted to be employed for the effective treatment of PW.

A Revolutionary Approach to Meeting Technological Challenges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Maksimov ◽  
Mars Khasanov ◽  
Aleksander Blyablyas ◽  
Sergey Vershinin ◽  
Evgeny Ognev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Team Leadership ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
System Engineering ◽  
Seismic Survey ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Engineering Teams ◽  
Technology Intelligence

Abstract Gazprom Neft Science and Technology Center tailors various system engineering methods and other practices to the agenda of oil and gas industry. Resulting consistent approaches will produce a sort of work book enabling management of complex projects throughout the Upstream perimeter. Value-Driven Engineering is a strategic approach to system engineering that optimizes several disciplines within a single model. For example, complex project components are broken down into simpler elements, making it easier to find responsible action officers. Planning is broken down into phases that make it easier to meet the assigned deadlines. It allows you to fragmentize the end product at the design and management phase with a view to edit the product's configuration during the work. Essentially, the VDE approach best resembles a step-by-step guide to putting together a construction made up of multiple elements: without this guide, building the elements into one piece is a much harder job. System engineering is being successfully employed by NASA and aircraft industry today. The approach helps bring together numerous correlated technologies in spacecraft and aircraft building. In the oil industry, BP and Shell are the pioneers in using VDE. Seeking to tailor the system engineering approaches to the applied problems of Gazprom Neft, the Company engineers deliver work in several stages. Stage one is a look back study of projects that covers all the aspects of oil production, from seismic survey to field operation. To build the optimal concept, a project team studies special literature and existing practices in related sectors, essentially among foreign counterparts. The Company has already analyzed the existing research breakthroughs, best practices and digital tools. Even though VDE will chiefly focus on the development of new reservoirs, its individual practices may be successfully utilized at existing assets. Oil and gas production system is growing more complex every day because of the number of control elements and uncertainties that the oil and gas Company has to face at the early stages of planning a future asset. Development of each product, from concept to final implementation, involves a number of lifecycle stages; the sequence of these stages and the necessary toolkit for each stage is identified by the area of expertise known as system engineering. System engineering works perfectly if a certain product or system has existing equivalents, but engineers today may have to handle their tasks in absence of equivalent solutions, which necessitates engagement of creative competences. Development of such competences and inventive problem solving are in the focus of the area of expertise known as creative problem solving that relies on the TRIZ methods (TRIZ = theory of inventive problem solving). Technology intelligence is the area of expertise that focuses on aggregation of experience and employment of solutions from related industries or even from fundamental science. It allows engineering teams to work in an orderly and consistent fashion to find appropriate solutions in nature or in other areas of expertise and to accumulate such solutions in the Company's knowledge cloud. Development of complex systems and products, which include reservoir management, requires multidisciplinary engineering teams. An area of expertise known as team leadership is designed to make collaboration among team members more efficient. Value-Driven Engineering (VDE) is premised on the fundamental principles of systematic thinking of an engineer and human creativity. The conceptual framework of Value-Driven Engineering is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Conceptual framework of Value-Driven Engineering The concept involves four key areas of expertise: System engineering, i.e. the set of practices to control the technological system/product development process; Inventive problem solving, i.e. the methods and tools used to catalyze creative competence and problem solving skills; Technology intelligence, i.e. management of comprehensive scouting for human resources and new technologies; Team leadership, i.e. step-by-step guide to transform a group of specialists into a successful team by means of identifying the optimal team size and balance of roles and building a leadership system (goal, mission). This article provides a detailed outlook on the above methods and practices of tackling the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry.

The impact of oil and gas infrastructure in marine ecosystems: a global vision for informing decommissioning decisions

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 476
Author(s):  
D. L. McLean ◽  
T. Bond ◽  
J. C. Partridge ◽  
S. Rouse ◽  
M. Love
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
The Impact

The offshore hydrocarbon basins of the world and their neighbouring countries are faced with an immense decommissioning challenge. Uncertainties in regulation and costs, coupled with limited environmental data, stifle consideration and support for alternative options to full removal. In separate regions, scientists and industry are forming partnerships and commencing research that advances understanding of regional and ecosystem-scale processes, including the habitat value of oil and gas infrastructure. With similar decommissioning-related marine research priorities being identified globally, a more coordinated approach to such research is needed: a global decommissioning marine research network and taskforce. This taskforce would not only be highly cost-effective, but it would also enable consistent approaches to science and management of the marine environment and secure protection and conservation of global marine resources. This network and taskforce would bring together leading scientists and experts in the oil and gas industry to develop an international research program that will significantly advance our understanding of the consequences to ecosystems as a result of decommissioning, as well as identify the differences and commonalities in environment–infrastructure interactions across different geographical regions. The outcomes would support sustainable installation and decommissioning practices worldwide and ensure that policies adhere to international agreements on environmental protection.

A Structured Approach to Supplier Performance Measurement

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. E. W. Coulson ◽  
T. C. Slimmon ◽  
M. A. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Line Pipe ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Pressure Line ◽  
Delivery Times ◽  
Supplier Performance ◽  
Structured Approach

The start of the new millennium will see companies in the oil and gas industry faced with a dual challenge. Not only will they have to undertake exploration in more demanding terrain and environments, but they also face far more competition in what they previously regarded as their traditional marketplace. The goal of meeting both shareholder and customer needs, while simultaneously attempting to increase market share by becoming more competitive, will be paramount if this success is to be achieved. While a number of strategies have been developed over the last decade in an attempt to achieve and balance these financial goals, the control and reduction of costs play a significant part in all such ‘cost effective’ programs. Past approaches have targeted the organisational structure, internal processes and strategic advantage through acquisitions, mergers and downsizing. However, any gains realised by such programs must be continuously improved upon by implementing innovative approaches to future reductions and controlling costs. Some companies have shifted the focus from internal cost scrutiny to influencing and ultimately controlling external factors of cost. The supply chain offers a tremendous opportunity to drive out costs, one such approach being to partner with the best suppliers of key components to shorten delivery times while minimizing life cycle costs. It is therefore paramount that one distinguishes between those who are simply suppliers and that smaller group who are the best suppliers, all the while fostering a win-win relationship by sharing growth and profitability. This paper will introduce the concepts of the Supplier Performance Measurement Process (SPMP), which NOVA / TransCanada introduced in late 1997 to measure and manage its suppliers’ performance in the provision of a few strategically critical commodities. To provide context for this paper two such commodities, high pressure line pipe and high integrity pipe coatings are addressed in some detail. The application of the process to these commodities alone yielded a capital cost reduction of 6%. The paper explains in practical terms, the steps involved in the implementation of SPMP, and provides a simple process for eliciting feedback on the efficacy of the procurement process.

Efficient and cost effective power and temperature control is critical to oil and gas operations

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 680
Author(s):  
Christopher John Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Control ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Liquefied Natural Gas ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Effective Power ◽  
Oil And Gas Producers ◽  
Oil And Gas Operations

The availability of reliable, cost effective power and temperature control is critical to all facets of oil and gas operations around the globe. Dropping of global oil prices has had significant effects on long-term liquefied natural gas contracts. Oil and gas producers have experienced a decline in profits, and unprecedented pressure has been put on these companies to remain viable. Many marginal operators have experienced freezing of exploration budgets, delays on future planned expansions and the wind down of non-essential operations. Herein are four case studies from the oil and gas industry, which highlight several business solutions that assisted companies to stabilise their profits by starting production early, reducing operational down time and assisting process efficiencies.

Effect of Straining and Ageing on Longitudinal Tensile Properties of Linepipe Suitable for Deepwater Applications

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Marsay ◽  
Martin Connelly ◽  
Graham Alderton
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Test Pieces ◽  
Offshore Oil And Gas ◽  
Set Up ◽  
High Level ◽  
Offshore Oil

The offshore oil and gas industry has seen a continual trend of conservatism in design for applications where a high level of strain is expected during the installation phase, leading to a tightening of the acceptable mechanical property performance of the linepipe. This is especially true with regards to longitudinal tensile properties in the strained and aged condition. Due to the expected change in data seen throughout previous projects, are the tightening expectations realistic for the manufacturers and cost effective for the client? The current condition that is widely accepted for the release of pipes suitable for high strain events is straining and ageing. However is this appropriate given that pipes are coated (aged), installed (strained) then left over time (aged)? These questions will be investigated through a series of tests and data analysis. For this project a conventional ageing as per the standard and a coating simulation were used, with all test pieces having either 0% or 1% applied strain. The test pieces for this project were tested in one of seven conditions; • As manufactured • Aged (at 200°C/5min or 250°C/1hr) • Strained and aged (1% strain applied then aged at 200°C/5min or 250°C/1hr) • Aged and strained (aged at 200°C/5min or 250°C/1hr then 1% strain applied) To ensure a direct comparison in the data the comparable test pieces were taken from the same circumferential position on the pipe. All testing for this project was carried out on material of a similar composition and future development of this work will comprise of documenting the effect on different microstructures, t/D ratios and levels of strain. It was clear from the project that changing the conditions used had an impact on the results. This could have implications for the industry in the future and has set up a scheme of development following on from this project to gain a greater understanding.

A brine mixing mobile unit in oil and gas industry—An example of a cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally justified technical solution

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (23) ◽  
pp. 3470-3477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmina Perisic ◽  
Marina Milovanovic ◽  
Ivana Petrovic ◽  
Ljiljana Radovanovic ◽  
Marko Ristic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Mobile Unit ◽  
Gas Industry

Efficacious Use of Simple and Cost Effective Acoustic Flow Analyzer Measurement to Enhance Recovery and Improve Life Cycle of Wells

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Alaref ◽  
Mahmoud Saada ◽  
Mongi Abdelmoula ◽  
Marvin Rourke
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Leak Detection ◽  
Corrosion Monitoring ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Well Integrity ◽  
The World ◽  
Scale Down

ABSTRACT Well integrity technologies have been in high demand within the oil and gas industry in the recent years due to two main reasons; Recent incidents and down term in industry. The recent failures and blow out incidents occurring in different parts of the world encouraged new strategies and well integrity management systems to be deployed in order to ensure wells are meeting health, safety and environmental standards. Moreover, the down term in industry caused by relatively low oil price which led oil and gas operators to scale down on exploration and drilling and alternatively work-over existing wells. It is believed that the most economical way to work-over the well is by performing data acquisition first, which enables the work-over team to do an informed decision and tackle the specified problem, saving non-productive time. One of the fast growing well integrity technologies is leak detection. Unlike conventional data acquisition techniques such as corrosion monitoring, leak detection method traces the fluids entering to the well-bore and gives a dynamic image of what's going on in a producing/injecting well. The leak detection is mainly based on passive acoustic measurement, which is typically based on listening to fluid vibration by moving through different aperture sizes, and recorded in different frequencies and amplitudes. Other measurements are recommended to add such as temperature, pressure and multiphase sensors (in case leak is suspected to be inside the tubing). The technology has been used in various locations around the world with challenging environments. The typical and most desired ones are firstly the surface casing leaks where fluids of various types enter into the annuli between casings and build up on surface. Moreover, high amounts of undesired fluids contributing to the production and the source would be hard to identify with conventional technologies.

Submersible Pump with Line Shaft Pump in Shallow Water, Optimum Selection for Offshore Application in the Oil & Gas Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafir Mohammed ◽  
Ibrahim Kobbia
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Vertical Line ◽  
Submersible Pump ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Electrical Submersible Pump ◽  
Operational Expenditure

Abstract Seawater is an essential fluid used in various process circuits, such as cooling, reinjection into the wells and utilities, etc., in the offshore oil and gas industry. Vertical pumps facilitates with lifting seawater to the platform. This study investigates and compares two pump alternatives that has been widely used in oil and gas industry for seawater lift application: Vertical line-shaft pump and Electrical submersible pump. Existing seawater lift pump operating parameters are used as the basis of this study. The pump that is considered for the study has a flow rate of 3415 US GPM (776 m3/hr.) with a total head of 250 ft. The motor rating is 350 HP. The overall length of the pump is 21 meters. The main methodology used is a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC) where the total cost of ownership of the vertical line-shaft pump and electrical submersible pump were analyzed for a period of 30 years. Furthermore, this research also addresses the operational drawbacks associated with both the pumps. Submersible pumps have higher initial capital investment cost when compared to line-shaft pump of similar capacity and size. The energy consumption cost of submersible pumps are higher mainly owing to lower efficiencies of the motors. The power factor for submersible pumps are lower in relation to line- shaft pumps. One of the main benefits of submersible pumps are their less installation and pump pullout time. Submersible pumps occupies lower space above ground when compared to line-shaft pumps. Additionally, submersible pumps are less noisy and have lower vibration in comparison to line-shaft pumps. This paper aims to provide key information and knowledge for engineers to make prudent decision regarding selection of the most cost effective pump for the seawater lift application with a tangible added cost value to both Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX).

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