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From page 18... ... 18 The organization and operation of the oil and gas industry are complex. Chapter 2 provides context for this study and for its findings and recommendations but not an all-encompassing review of the industry. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Industry Overview 19 industry supplies everything from specialist drilling and evaluation services to transportation and catering services, all of which are necessary throughout the exploration–production life cycle. That life cycle covers exploration for new oil and gas resources, the development of discoveries, the subsequent production of oil and gas and other resources, and the decommissioning and abandonment of depleted fields. Read the entire page →
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From page 21... ... Industry Overview 21 with and directs the activities of many of the contractors during the drilling of a well. However, some specialized contractors and supportingservice companies will work directly for the drilling contractor, without the direct involvement of the operator. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... In sp ec on o f P ro ce ss es (e .g ., SE M S) Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... Industry Overview 23 As the name suggests, a MODU is mobile. MODUs perform drilling (and sometimes completion) Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... 24 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations temperatures and pressures. Even in MODUs specifically used for deepwater drilling, significant variations in design, instrumentation, and capabilities can exist between different units and operators that make prescription of operational or communications protocols across a fleet difficult (TRB 2015) Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Co nt ra ct or s an d su bc on tr ac to rs w or ki ng fo r op er at or : w ir el in e, co ns tr uc on , m ec ha ni cs , e le ct ro ni c te ch ni ci an s, IT , c ra ne o pe ra to rs , ca te re rs , e tc . Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... 26 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations such cases, the process owners might be different from those shown in Figure 2-3; however, the operating company retains the responsibility for all activities on the lease. The operator is usually responsible for the communication and information technology, connectivity, and monitoring systems on the platform, although a high degree of integration with systems utilized by contractors or service companies for monitoring their equipment or processes may be required. Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... Co nt ra ct or s an d su bc on tr ac to rs w or ki ng fo r op er at or : w ir el in e, co ns tr uc on , m ec ha ni cs , e le ct ro ni c te ch ni ci an s, IT , c ra ne o pe ra to rs , ca te re rs , e tc . Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... 28 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations 1980s. Some upgrades have taken place, but as the committee heard at its workshop, many offshore facilities and legacy systems have not been or cannot be upgraded (TRB 2015) Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... Industry Overview 29 focus on abnormal trends or well events; provide additional support for the MODU; and offer advice, support, and improved access to onshore technical expertise. RRTM enables collaboration with engineers, geologists, technical specialists, and other onshore staff without their having to fly to the offshore facility, which would be time-consuming, would cause delays in decision making, and would increase the overall risk in offshore operations. Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... Ri gow ne d eq ui pm en t: B O P, m ar in e sy st em s, m ud s ys te m , ge ne ra to rs , e ng in es , c ra ne s, d ra w w or ks , p ro pu ls io n, e tc . Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... Industry Overview 31 systems and how the systems are instrumented. The fact that the drilling contractor does not necessarily own all of the equipment on the MODU is important. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 32 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations increase or decrease the risks associated with operations. In addition, a producing asset may be sold to a different (often smaller) Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... Co nt ra ct or s an d su bc on tr ac to rs w or ki ng fo r op er at or : w ir el in e, co ns tr uc on , m ec ha ni cs , e le ct ro ni c te ch ni ci an s, IT , c ra ne o pe ra to rs , ca te re rs , e tc . Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... 34 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations with the real-time transfer of offshore data to onshore offices for decision support and troubleshooting. The determinants of which technologies are used for offshore communications include the distance involved, the remoteness of the installation, the amount of data that must be transmitted, the availability of the technology, and the cost of the provided services. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... O pe ra to r HQ De ci sio n Su pp or t Ce nt er O pe ra o ns Da ta S to re Se rv ic e Co m pa ny Ea rt h St a on O ffs ho re Co nt ro l Ro om Pr oc es s C on tr ol Hi st or ia n IW C W ire d Pi pe or F ib er M W D– LW D Ex pl or a on Dr ill S hi p W ire d Pi pe or M ud Pu lse Te le m et ry W IT S/ W IT SM L Se rv er Da ta B ac kb on e (6 th -g en . Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 36 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations indication of a well control abnormality. The deployment of automation in offshore drilling and production facilities is limited to a few select processes, such as handling drill pipe during the drilling process. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... Industry Overview 37 the oil and gas industry. The second report is by 838, Inc. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... 38 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations suggested [e.g., the total number of safe chart safety devices currently bypassed (see BSEE 2014, 21) Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... Industry Overview 39 such a communication link could lead to BSEE personnel becoming a distraction during operations. • The unknown technological and legal challenges that obtaining RTM data from multiple operators poses. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... 40 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations • Instrumentation for drill floor and rig operations; • Bandwidth availability and standardized languages for data collection and transmission; and • Onshore center -- data aggregation standardized interfaces, screens, display of relevant data, user interface, predictive capabilities, and monitoring and alarming potential. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... Industry Overview 41 greater insight into the process and that using simulation programs incorporating real-time data during drilling operations can increase efficiency and promote safety. Furthermore, training simulators that use post processed data can enhance the experience of personnel by improving situational awareness and procedural understanding. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... 42 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations regulations should be introduced gradually, starting with the drilling of high-risk wells. Common Themes and Observations from Committee's Workshop Summary Report As a central part of its remit (see Box 1-1) Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... Industry Overview 43 to determine baseline trends and to flag any deviations. Some panelists believed that industry as a whole could improve how data are collected, integrated, and stored. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... 44 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations reside with the operator. Although remote centers can complement operations on the MODU, the panelists reminded the workshop participants that there is no big red button in the remote center to shut everything down. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... Industry Overview 45 Drilling Contractors and Equipment Manufacturers The companies presenting at the workshop included Diamond Offshore Drilling, Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Pacific Drilling, CAD Control Systems, and the Athens Group. Drilling contractors are contracted by the operators to perform operations and typically collect and provide all data to the operator. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... 46 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations According to the panelists, the proposed BOP rule (mentioned in Chapter 1) could introduce uncertainty into the chain of command, have significant impacts on smaller operators, and change competitiveness in the Gulf of Mexico. Read the entire page →
From page 47... ... Industry Overview 47 managing this and other risks is a complex array of technologies deployed by a large number of operating, service, and specialist companies. The data flows are also complex, with real-time data flowing to the drilling contractor for decision making and a large portion of those data flowing from the drilling contractor to the operating company. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... 48 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations BSEE. Read the entire page →

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... 18 The organization and operation of the oil and gas industry are complex. Chapter 2 provides context for this study and for its findings and recommendations but not an all-encompassing review of the industry.