Decreasing reservoir pressure, increased water production and space and weight restrictions at existing facilities are few of many challenges that occur during production. Our capabilities in troubleshooting and debottlenecking separation systems can reduce the size of new separation equipment or maximize the throughput and efficiency of existing production trains. Our solutions in subsea separation and retrofitting topside processing facilities can enable higher production rates and increased field recovery. This can result in problem-free operation, a reduction in capital and operational expenditure and therefore an increase in profits. We first identify the needs and options for production improvement and undertake trouble shooting, required analyses and CFD studies. The resulting report contains recommendations and a proposal for the technology needed, including costs and expected installation time. If the proposed solution is based on new technology, we can test it on request, using our in-house test facilities. We commonly run extensive R&D activities and Technology Qualification Programs in close cooperation with several operators.
Benefits
Important drivers to improve the efficiency of existing plant and for trouble-shooting include:
- Improving the oil/gas quality
- Maximizing oil/gas production
- Optimizing the produced water quality
- Minimizing the environmental impact
- Reducing the impact of solids
- Minimize use of chemicals
- Minimizing foaming problems
- Minimizing operational issues