... and flexibilities necessary for further optimizations and the second focused on the plan implementation using the flexibilities to optimize results during deployment. On the first step, a development plan with four 180.000 bbl/d production systems and a FPSO of 50.000 bbl/d was conceived, with produced high CO 2...

... behavior is crucial in mitigating slugging and optimizing field behavior. The goal of this work was to assess potential of deep learning models for slugging forecasting and production optimization. Historical data from several field transmitters which record signatures specific to slugging events...

... Abstract This paper presents a set of technologies and optimizations implemented in the All Electric FPSO, the largest PETROBRAS’ design, that was conceived to operate in Atapu and Sépia fields and will become into P-84 and P-85 FPSOs, respectively. This design was done to increase the Pre-Salt...

... Abstract Cost reduction and risk management are well-know concerns in the offshore oil and gas industry and many approaches have been explored to deal with these issues. One way to reduce risk and costs associated with oil and gas exploration is performing the optimization of inspection plans...

...) with effective design optimizations. Methods, Procedures, Process The workflow consists of risk assessment, offset data analysis, HT (high temperature) model calibration, model-based sensitivity analysis, and design optimization on BHA, hole size, and parameters. Multiple modelling software are used...

... Abstract This paper presents an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to optimize the value of water, that is, barrels of water injected per barrel of oil produced. Value of water (VoW) is optimized through focusing on the following critical components of a successful injector: Optimum...

... a multidisciplinary effort, the ZBB identifies the lowest CAPEX well design, where some optimizations are considered, keeping the focus on safety. As an example of such new practices, we present in this paper one new design example applied to post-salt scenario, called TOT-3P. It is based on drilling the well in 3...

... insights on the way automation and optimization are implemented in standard engineering process flow and (ii) most importantly the savings which have to be expected in terms of direct engineering cost (i.e. man hours) and technology & procurement cost. artificial intelligence value chain...

... to the planning of 5 new projects. upstream oil & gas well design application artificial intelligence zero-based budgeting assumption offshore technology conference risk management possible optimization operational sequence pillar oilwell construction well construction zero base budgeting...

..., especially in relation to design conditions, are presented. Post-processing and elaboration of field data is used to classify relevant information, which will be used for the refinement and calibration of the predictive algorithms that in turn will enable smart analytics and controller optimization. Although...

..., such as increased availability and efficiency, and better turndown capabilities, this provides the added benefit of centralizing and optimizing emissions on the facility. It also enables more effective emissions monitoring and control. The paper will also discuss how digital monitoring and control systems can...

... in the industry applied model approaches. drillstem testing localized well-drainage reservoir pressure model drainage length average reservoir pressure production monitoring production control drillstem/well testing upstream oil & gas reservoir surveillance reservoir system optimization...

... is to evaluate a machine learning-based approach to upscale complex model permeabilities, so that it better captures the global dynamical behavior of different fluids, such as oil, water, and gas. The proposed method uses recent artificial intelligence concepts of machine-learning and optimization to correct...

... of a development project to optimize sealing element design, which substantially reduced the number of physical tests and ultimately reduced the overall development cycle time and cost. The main feature of this optimization/improvement of sealing element design is to use engineering mechanics principles...

... engagement with suppliers, made it possible to optimize the field development, minimizing the risks and reducing the capital expenditure (CAPEX) initially planned. This paper presents the first four Buzios subsea system developments, highlighting some of the technological achievements applied in the field...

... projects, supply chain optimization, production optimization, operational safety, and enterprise solutions. Firms are trying to underpin the sustainable business models that will carry them into the energy future. Unfortunately, many businesses are finding that the digital promise remains unfulfilled...

... complex shapes offers unprecedented opportunity to redesign and optimize wide ranging components from cutting heads, heat exchangers [ 3 ], pumping and filtration equipment to drill motors, inline static-mixers and flanges. as well as advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques. The present work...

... back all production wells in satellite configuration. These facts, together with geological hazards in the area, lead to a potentially congested seabed scenario. Hence, FPU positioning has been challenging and demanding innovative engineering solutions to optimize FPU mooring as to overcome...

... the concept design phase. It is hard to prove that the initial design is the best because the designer usually only compares a few limited options only based on intuition or experiences. On the contrary, topology optimization uses mathematical algorithms to generate optimum structural shape based on the load...

... fpso upstream oil & gas local content subsea system lng gas monetization liquified natural gas liquefied natural gas floating production storage and offloading caisson optimization greater tortue ahmeyim project construction operation hub terminal water depth quantity...