... parameters into high and low impact groups. The Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation (SPSA) algorithm is employed at the final optimisation stage to perform a refined search in the optimal areas previously identified. The proposed framework offers engineers a set of guidelines to adjust...

... in the design phase of an asset. They are in fact much more than that, representing dynamic, cross-domain digital models that mirror the performance and operation of a physical asset or process as it moves through the lifecycle - from design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and finally, into operation...

... paraffin remediation scale remediation production control Artificial Intelligence oilfield chemistry scale inhibition Engineering Thickness pour point crude oil Hydrate Remediation hydrate inhibition asphaltene inhibition concentration flow rate pipeline inhibition performance wax...

... Institute, 2019 ). Key Process Safety Considerations in Decommissioning Process Safety has been defined by the Energy Institute as the "engineering and management skills focused on preventing catastrophic accidents and near misses, particularly structural collapse, explosions, fire and toxic releases...

.... Finally, to ensure that the ILR can return with the flow it was designed to act like a traditional pig. Abstract An international Energy Company & independent engineering company have performed preliminary studies for an In-Line Robot (ILR) Project including: feasibility study, turbine design...

... artificial lift system Engineering Upstream Oil & Gas operation recovery subsea system subsea pump system pump system hydraulic jet pump high-boost pump contractor Offshore Technology Conference society of petroleum engineers project execution tieback dalmatian project Subsea...

... phase, after 40 years of production. The integrated Well Engineering and Well, Reservoir & Facilities Management (WRFM) teams realised there were well and topsides facilities maintenance activities which could be streamlined or removed from the maintenance work scope. In the late life period...

... industries have adopted and to attempt to understand how the oil and gas industry could internalise them. strategic planning and management Upstream Oil & Gas machine learning project management specification supply chain Standardisation customer application Engineering OEM requirement...

... at 9200t has a lift weight close to the lifting limit of the Thialf, the world’s largest offshore crane vessel. This was achieved via the implementation of several weight saving measures during post-FEED and detail engineering stages ensuring the weight kept within the target throughout. These measures...

... criteria include rock and fluid parameters, pressures, temperatures, gradients, drive mechanism, and other more physical or engineering parameters. In particular, analogs of this kind give insights into potential reservoir production issues. Analog reservoirs are typically used in two ways: firstly...

... to the onshore disposal of the installations and will conclude with some lessons learned from this project. subsea system engineering contract asset and portfolio management onshore disposal project management platform disposal strategic planning and management upstream oil & gas assessment...

...; Engineering and its Challenges Topsides Removal and Transportation; Execution of Work and its Challenges Key Lessons Overall the topsides removal project was completed safely with no significant Health Safety or Environmental issues despite the very significant offshore scope. Success factors...

... to the significant investment required to establish an export route to market in this remote and harsh environment. After several years of extensive development engineering studies and commercial negotiations, the Laggan and Tormore partners, led by TOTAL E&P UK Ltd (TEP UK), are moving towards sanction...

... cost reductions were required to achieve economic development of ever-smaller gas accumulations in the Southern North Sea The Design Philosophy was to start with a clean sheet of paper and apply the "zero based engineering" principle. Minimum facilities (production, measurement and export to nearby...

... sea water injection has been developed over the last decade by Framo Engineering using the proven methods within their subsea pumping technology. Whilst a new application, subsea pumping technology is in operation across a number of fields world-wide with proven reliability and runtimes in excess...

... Abstract Over the last couple of years, both the global and UK oil and gas industries have grown to meet demand. Prices have increased, and less accessible oil and gas accumulations have become economic. Engineering skills critically underpin this work. There is a general shortage of trained...

... Abstract Oil and gas operators and their suppliers reported skills shortages in the key occupations of geologists, geophysicists and subsurface/reservoir engineering. Subsea UK also reported deficiencies for highly qualified and experienced engineers. The lead time to "produce" an appropriate...

... the improvements are sustainable within the Engineering and Maintenance organisation. operational safety knowledge management platform continuous improvement Execution Phase responsibility North Sea handrail remedial work Upstream Oil & Gas inspection caisson upgrade project Artificial...

... Diagnostics 5 Well Christmas Trees 10 Metering and Quality Monitoring Equipment 5 Compact Heat Exchangers 10 Turbo-Expanders 10 GENERIC HEALTHCARE CONTRACTS Pumps 5 + 1 Diesel Engines 5 + 1 Telecommunications 5 + 1 HVAC 5 + 1 Valves 5 + 1 Electrical Equipment 5...

... uk industry society of petroleum engineers requirement darbyshire spe 38528 Engineering supplier contractor manufacturer petroleum engineer competitor america competitiveness export society procedure Introduction Britain is a trading nation, exporting some 23% of its GDP which...