Session Managers: Siti Shafikah Md Daud, PETRONAS, Leong Dong Guo, PTTEP 

Surface and subsurface design is a key part of field development projects, to receive, process and transport hydrocarbon and its byproducts throughout the operation life. The facility provides effective hydrocarbon containment and a safe environment for the people who operates it and the environment it is operating in. Therefore, it is important to design surface and develop a credible subsurface basis and consideration with safety and long-term operation in mind. However, the increasingly challenging operating environment the oil and gas industry are in requires companies to balance between field development objectives, design and operation requirements, commercial considerations, accelerated project delivery and risk management. Companies must apply innovative methods to build facilities that fulfil all safety, commercial and operational objectives and caters for future expansion needs with minimal impact to the environment.

Additionally, this session aims to further explore and enhance production from marginal and mature fields through implementing unconventional and innovative methods, applications of new technology in the commercially challenged environment as well as improving credibility of subsurface data.

 

Discussion Leaders:

• Satellite SCM Skids -  Enabling Flexibility, Fast-tracking and Reliability in Subsea Field Design and Installation by Vandana Crispin, Oceaneering

• Successful Cost-Effective Surface-Controlled Gas Injection Dumpflood Application by Huda Mohd Nawi, Petrofac (Malaysia-PM304) Limited

• Design, Implementation and Results from a tracer Surveillance Program to Remotely Monitor Water and Oil Inflow Data in the Deep Water Parque das Conchas (BC-10), Argonauta O-North Field Development Operated by Shell do Brasil Ltd by Amin Farhan Bin Ismail, Tracerco

Session Managers: Goh Bee Ling, ExxonMobil; Zukhairi Ismail, PETRONAS; Jason Kok, iNNOVATEQ 

The search for higher production efficiency and lower operating costs is an ongoing effort in the mature and marginal fields where challenges are common. This technical session explores some of the advanced process optimisation techniques and execution case studies in this effort.

Advanced control strategies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and other approaches are only a few of the many approaches that are included in advanced process optimisation techniques. These methods make use of the abundance of data from multiple sources, including sensors, production records, and reservoir models, to pinpoint inefficiencies, forecast equipment malfunctions, and enhance production procedures. By using these methods, operators can decrease downtime and increase production rates by making well-informed decisions in real-time. The session case studies on execution provide useful examples of how these cutting-edge methods are applied in actual situations. These case studies show how advanced analytics may be used to mitigate production decline in marginal and mature fields, optimise well performance, maximise recovery from the reservoirs and identify bypassed reserves. They also emphasise how modern control strategies can be integrated to manage intricate production processes, maximise resource recovery, reduce operational costs and ensure safe operations.

 

Discussion Leaders:

• 11 Key Initiatives Proved to be Indispensable for a Productive, Safe, and Profitable Mature Field Reactivation Applied in Mexico by Oscar Picon Aranguren, Baker Hughes

• Reactivating Idle Wells in a Mature Field in Europe Resulted in 20% Incremental Gain with Subsurface and Surface Engineered Solutions by Shah Mohamad, Baker Hughes

• Applied and Design Fishbone Drilling Technology for Carbonate Tight Reservoir the Sadi Formation Located South of Iraq by Asaad Al-Saedi, Heriot Watt University

• In-Well Multiphase Flow Characterisation in Mature Oilfields: Significance, Challenges and Alternatives by Nilisip Bin Juin Akang, Baker Hughes

Session Managers: Izham Ruslim, Jadestone; M Zhafran Sulaiman, PETRONAS; Marlina Salim, PETRONAS; Hafiz Azlam, PETRONAS 

This session calls on industry players to discuss, share ideas and recommendations for other industry practitioners who are embarking on field facility Asset Life Extension (ALE) strategy for marginal and mature field operations. The session aims to explore novel technologies and methodologies that can be applied for operation, maintenance as well as inspection and asset integrity activities of the marginal and mature field operations entering end of life phase, as the asset gears up into and embark on late field optimisation and life extension activities.

The presenter is invited to share how these advancements and best practices have helped them better understand the asset condition and achieve cost optimisation in facility life extension studies and activities. This includes lessons learned and success stories of successful facility ALE implementation, covering aspects such as strategic planning for cost-effective solutions for end-of-life optimisation implementation.

Additionally, this session will address preservation strategies conducted by the operators for future exploration and nearby development which is planned to utilise the existing and ageing facilities. Presenters can also share any interesting strategies to gear up facilities for mothball and decommissioning activities.

The session topic may include but not be limited to:

• Operations – Changes in the operating philosophy where applications of fit for purpose, run to end concept and fail concept to improve the Unit Production Cost and make PSC healthier to operate until end of field life. Discussing the impact of cost optimisation , which in certain scenarios, the economic life has been extended and urge for better term in new PSC or PSC extension. 
• Maintenance – Application of a well-suited asset maintenance strategy for mature and marginal field facilities, with the aim to maximise profitability, reduce cost and maintaining all barriers. Exploration of new technologies in risk-based, condition-based and predictive maintenance to maintain high uptime and maintain risk at ALARP. 
• Inspection & Asset Integrity – Advancements in inspection and asset integrity technology, improvement in risk-based inspection methodologies and how these have helped develop a better understanding of late life asset condition primed for asset life extension and preparation for end-of-life activities. 
• Strategies – Key challenges in implementing marginal and mature field facility asset life extension and sharing of facility ALE success stories. Sharing lessons learned and recommendations for improvement of marginal and mature field operations integrated life extension strategy & planning. Case study on innovative Strategic Approach for Economical End-of-Life Execution through Late-Stage Planning.

 

Discussion Leaders:

• Sailing the Seas of Success: Facilities Preparation of the Wells P&A Campaign with SIPROD Mode in Malaysia Water to Propel Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Initiative through Circular Economy Approach by Syarafina binti Ahmad Termizi, PETRONAS

• Synergistic Integration of Oil and Gas Facilities: A Journey Towards Enhanced Efficiency, Risk Mitigation, and Cost Optimisation by Fairus Azwardy Salleh, PETRONAS

• New Water Injection Technology as An Integrated Asset Life Extension of BB Field by Dr. Sriyanta Hadi,  PETRONAS Carigali

• Fit for Purpose Completions for Marginal Projects with Sand Control Requirements by M Rizwan Rozlan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd