Abstract
Dukhan, a giant mature onshore field in Qatar, presents a unique challenge to manage multidimensional data within surveillance workflows. A unified data infrastructure is the key enabler for proper field performance monitoring, bridging operational locations to decision-making centers. In this respect, Qatar Petroleum (QP) is integrating reservoir and data management workflows into a single hub that shifts linear workflows into real-time decision-making and action-oriented processes. The strategic advantage of this approach is to provide technology and data real-time, readily available for the key decision-makers. As a strategic initiative, implementation has presented unique challenges in infrastructure modification and technology uptake.
The envisaged solution architecture lies on capabilities of QP's workflows in delivering web components, leveraging multifunctional collaboration, and closing operational gaps within the surveillance workflows. The solution is delivered through a unified platform where periodic/sporadic production information is tied to asset operational models across different sub-systems integrating all surveillance workflows.
The benefits include a fully collaborative environment, a solid data management system to enable timely decisions, and improved shortfall management. Integrating people and processes with the right balance of technology results in enhanced operational efficiencies and recoveries. Despite challenges, QP has gained significant advantages in early adoption and development of this technology, and its implementation has revolutionized the approach to surveillance. In view of the above, the combination of the above aspects resulted in significant increase in compliances, minimized mitigation turnaround time and generated better collaboration within operating units.
This paper describes experiences and challenges of QP project from conception through implementation integrating people and process with the right balance of technology across field operations and how it has resulted in enhanced operational efficiency and production recovery with full asset awareness.
