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Cost-Effective Treatment of Flowback and Produced Waters

The overall objective of this project is to develop and validate the performance and cost-effectiveness of the integrated precipitative supercritical (IPSC) process to convert flowback and produced water generated by unconventional shale gas wells into a clean water product for reuse as a hydrofracturing fluid or direct discharge. This technology leverages commercial experience with UV treatment, chemical precipitation, high temperature/pressure fluid handling, and an advanced supercritical reactor design and hydrocarbon reforming catalyst developed by OHIO.  Objectives for the first phase of the project include completion of UV treatment, chemical precipitation/adsorption, and supercritical water (SCW) testing with individual bench-scale units to validate technical feasibility for the proposed technology and acquire information necessary to design, construct, and operate a pilot-scale IPSC process unit. In the second phase of the project, performance of a pilot-scale IPSC process unit will be demonstrated in order to acquire engineering information necessary to develop detailed techno-economic evaluation and a commercial-scale engineering design package.

Tags: 11122-60, Fact Sheet, Unconventional
Coiled Tubing Drilling and Intervention Systems Using Cost Effective Vessel

The primary objective of this project is to provide the basis for detailed design of a cost-effective deepwater Coil Tubing (CT) system for downhole work in deep water Gulf of Mexico (MODU). This work will facilitate improved resource recovery from existing satellite wells and make it practical to develop reservoirs that would otherwise not meet economic hurdles. Tasks and deliverables include specification of equipment, identification and assessment of hazards and failure modes, and a comprehensive report including a plan and design basis for detailed design in Phase 2



Tags: 10121-4505-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Vortex Induced Vibration Study for Deep Draft Column Stabilized Floaters

A vortex induced motion (VIM) study to determine the sensitivity of the VIM response to the geometric parameters of deep draft semisubersibles, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to understand semi-submersibles' VIM and sensitivity to various parameters by studying the fluid flow (i.e. vortex shedding and wake interface) and VIM response to be used in the development of guidelines, and a model test to validate the VIM performance of one benchmark semi hull configuration and several variations in VIM mitigation options in a towing tank, with and without suppression devices.

 

The research will be conducted in two phases:

The VIM study and CFD analysis was conducted for an ultra-deepwater dual column dry tree concept and a second deep draft concept developed by Aker (DTS Floating System), both of which are undergoing further evaluation for suitabilitiy (in RPSEA Project 10121-4404-02). The study may result in changes to VIM suppression strake designs, column geometry modifications, and/or improve the VIM performance of sixteen (16) semisubmersible designs based on two hull types (paired column and conventional), with eight variations in column and node configuration (shape, spacing, and orientation) (TRL1)
 

The model test resulted in VIM suppression devices or hull geometric optimization recommendations with due consideration to the platform global performance and constructability (TRL2)
This work will complement project 10121-4405-02 research and will, by virtue of determination of the strengths and weaknesses of the paired columns and the conventional semi systems, contribute to the decision to down-select a concept.

Tags: 11121-5404-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Subsea High Voltage Direct Current Connectors for Environmentally Safe

The objective of this project was to assess the risks and close the technology gaps of subsea DC connectors, a critical component to ensure the safe and reliable operation of subsea high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, which is the emerging technology for environmentally safe and reliable powering of long step-out, ultra-deepwater  (UDW) subsea oil and gas processing. The program demonstrated the HVDC electrical functionality of the connector, and together with the field-proven mechanical design this will retire the key technical risks in order to reach Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3. The project was conducted in preparation for the prototype development. In Phase 2, the novel subsea HVDC connector design concepts will be proposed and validated by constructing and testing electrical mock-up prototypes under ambient and simulated subsea conditions in the lab.



Tags: 12121-6302-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Deepwater Reverse-Circulation Primary Cementing Fact Sheet

The objectives of the project are to assess the viability of performing Revers-Circulation Primary Cementing (RCPC) to reduce circulation pressure requirements for deepwater wells, and to present development strategies for required technologies. If RCPC appears to be feasible for deepwater applications, the concept will be expanded into operational plans to perform deepwater RCPC to illustrate benefits derived from successful implementation. These plans will include contingency operations to cover potential situations that might necessitate plan alternatives



Tags: 10121-4502-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Analysis of Best Practices for Deepwater Cementing in Oil Based Mud (OBM) and Synthetic Based Mud (SBM)

The objectives of this project are to develop fundamental knowledge of mud-cement compatibility issues related specifically to deepwater cementing, to quantify risks associated with cementing in OBM/SBM and to develop best practices and derive recommendation in order to reduce the recognized risks. This study will analyze the relationship between temperature, pressure, cement bond, degree of mud removal and its effect on zonal isolation in complex well architecture. Fluids under laboratory investigation will include typical commercially available designs of cement slurries, SBM, OBM, and spacers with a focus on micro-particulate fluids and other new technologies. Environmental benefits of a successful project include a decrease in contamination, the formation of channels, and improved bonding of cement. Long-term wellbore integrity will be improved and environmental and safety issues such as leaks from the formation and Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP) will be mitigated. The enhanced integrity of the cement will not only save operators from costly remedial work and additional rig time, but also increase productivity as well as reduce environmental and safety risks.



Tags: 12121-6503-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Characterizing Stimulation Domains, for Improved Well Completions in Gas Shales Fact Sheet

The objective of the project was to create an innovative user-friendly software prototype (called DomAnal) that can be used by operators to characterize flow properties of stimulation domains, diagnose well stimulations, and provide options to improve well stimulations.  DomAnal shall be a fast analytic screening model, with appropriate approximations, rather than a slow completely rigorous numerical model, such as finite elements.

Tags: 09122-02, Fact Sheet, Unconventional
Instrumented BOP Ram: Drill Collar/ Tool Joint Locator

Design and development of an instrument BOP ram prototype and laboratory testing. The technology development will be conducted in five stage gates within two phases:

A system feasibility determination, gaps analysis, and a risk assessment will be conducted, followed by technology selection (TRL0).
Instrumentation was conceptualized and reviewed (TRL1), designed (TRL2), a prototype was constructed and bench scale tested (TRL3-4), followed by review with BSEE and API, and development of a commercialization plan.

Tags: 11121-5503-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Riser Lifecycle Monitoring System for Integrity Management

Development of a reliable, cost-effective real-time, riser integrity, management system by closing technology gaps that include: availability of historical riser data for assessment of long-term integrity management of deepwater riser systems; on-board subsea equipment controls to detect anomalous behavioral modes and implement mitigation strategies; essential safety management system/software for riser system integrity data storage, riser performance and user interface for management solutions encompassing hardware, software, processes and people. The research was conducted in four stage-gated phases.

Design and development of a new concept with the assistance of key end-users to develop requirements for system design that will build and test of a small scale subsystem, preliminary design for software and business process system integration (TRL1).
Development of a full-scale pilot for an integrated deepwater riser integrity management system, and a full-scale pilot test (TRL3)
Development of a production plan for a commercially viable deepwater riser integrity management system that can be used for retrolift or new unit installation (TRL3-4)
The project is complete and it is anticipated that industry will carry the research to a commercialization stage (TRL5-6)

Tags: 11121-5402-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Human Factors Evaluation of Deepwater Drilling, including Literature Review

An industry accepted and participatory study to provide understanding of those aspects of deepwater drilling systems in which human error can lead to failure to meet system goals, which can guide operators, designers, vendors, service providers, and others in developing system improvements. The study includes the development and field testing of appropriate software to address the issue of predicting human error.

Tags: 11121-5101-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Modeling and Simulation of Managed  Pressure Drilling

Fully predictive accurate pressure profiling methods along general well paths will be developed by solving rigorous mathematical models that do not bear the limitations of ad hoc assumptions implicit in mean hydraulic radius, slot flow, multiphase empirical correlation and like approaches. The project objective is to bring state-of-the art models that exceed commercial capabilities and their newer counterparts to Managed Pressure Drilling planning to provide an integrated software platform for the entire circulation system that will set new industry standards.

Tags: 08121-2502-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Subsea Produced Water Sensor Development

To develop and design Subsea water quality monitoring sensors to measure the quality of produced water separated at the Sea-floor. The sensors will also offer an improved failsafe system as well as for controls of Subsea production equipment. These sensors will be capable of determining if the level of contamination is below, at, or above the permitted level, and then be able to give signals to shut down operations or to divert all of the production fluids to a topside facility. The project developed Subsa produced water (PW) sensors to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3.



Tags: 12121-6301-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Synthetic Hurricane Risk Model for Gulf of Mexico

The research efforts for this project will produce a state of the art synthetic GOM hurricane model to evaluate hurricane risk, as expressed by n-year wind speeds, to offshore and coastal locations for current and future climate scenarios. As a result risks from hurricane will be reduced by developing and refining a synthetic hurricane model to improve the characterization of the hurricane risk, and, ultimately, the industry understanding of the hurricane hazards resulting from high wind and wave conditions will in turn result in safer designs for offshore structures, minimizing the risk of infrastructure and personnel loss.



Tags: 10121-4801-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Low Cost Flexible Production System for Remote Ultra-Deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Field Development

The objective of this project was to study the feasibility of a circular shaped floating platform unit as compared to two current FPU concepts, semi-sub, and spars. The floater host ws located in 2,000-3,000 meters of water depth. Production was gathered via four production risers from two separated drill cables. The plan was to have gas exported with a gas riser/pipeline. The drill centers sustained a total of 10 wellls. Each well was connected to wet trees controlled via umbilicals and power cables. Artificial lifts supplied by either subsea pumps or downhole electric submersible pumps, was required. Processed oil was directly offloaded from a single offloading station. It is anticipated that capacity for three additional riser for future improved oil recovery via water injection and/or fitire tie-ins will be requested



Tags: 10121-4404-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
More Improvements to Deepwater Subsea Measurement

To reliably and economically identify and assess flow and well production or well control events and conditions for the purpose of preparing the appropriate response actions, building on Project 07121-1301 and closing key measurement gaps. It emphasizes new techniques and methods that reduce risk of uncontrolled fluid emissions from subsea equipment, such as blowout preventers, wellheads and Christmas trees, and risers and flowlines.



Tags: 10121-4304-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Riserless Intervention System (RIS)

The objectives of this project are to develop a Deepwater Riserless Intervention System (RIS) capable of conducting typical wireline interventions in water depths up to 10,000 feet, progress the design, establish the cost of conducting a typical wireline intervention using the RIS, verify the anticipated cost savings, develop a business case for commercialization, develop the RIS as part of a fully integrated Subsea Well Intervention System (SWIS) capable of conducting both riser—based and riserless Interventions, increase the maximum water depth rating to 12,000 feet and maximum pressure rating to 15,000 psi (with potential upgrading to 20,000 psi) and maximum temperature rating to 300 °F (with potential upgrading to 350 °F), eliminate all down-lines from the intervention vessel except for the ROV deployment cable and all connections between the RIS and the intervention vessel and ROV, develop standardized interfaces between the RIS and subsea trees and offer these standardized interfaces to the subsea industry for adoption by the operators and/or standardization societies, and develop a business case for a SWIS “Tool Pool” including the RIS.

Tags: 08121-2301-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Development of a Research Report and Characterization Database of Deepwater

The project will identify improved recovery opportunities in the early stages of field development planning, such that facility and well designs can be optimized to take advantage of those opportunities. Additionally, opportunities for improved recovery in producing fields will be assessed, as will current and near-future technologies for improved recovery. The project will include characterization of deepwater and ultra-deepwater reservoir assets and compile and categorize key causes of trapped and remaining hydrocarbons in such reservoirs. The prioritization of technology gaps in improved recovery methods will also be addressed as specifically related to deepwater and ultra-deepwater reservoirs, with the aim of identifying leading concepts for future research, investment, development, testing and deployment /application.

Tags: 07121-1701, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Wireless Subsea Communications Systems Fact Sheet

This project explored the limits and capacity of wireless communications for subsea operations using radio frequency (RF) conduction, which is proven to work over short ranges and various conditions through seawater at relatively high data rates. Recent advances in modulation and channel coding should allow communications through conduction to be highly robust and viable without the limitations of other more commonly used techniques. The goal was to show that RF conduction presents a viable mechanism for communications through saltwater. It involves optimizing the transmitter and receiver design and placement as a function of channel used, and testing and verifying data collection to determine performance characteristics.

Tags: 08121-2902-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-Reliable Deepwater Electrical Power Distribution System

The project goal is to design an electrical power transmission and distribution (T&D) system that will enable subsea oil and gas production for a deepwater field development scenario; it includes designing, building, and qualifying critical components in a system demonstration to advance their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). In Phase I, the Modular Stacked Direct Current (MSDC) system will be assessed against existing subsea T&D solutions, and critical building block components to enable the technology will be identified. In Phase II, four components will be designed, developed, and qualification tested using a demonstration system.

Tags: 08121-2901-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals: Polymer Nanotube Umbilicals (PNU's)

The purpose of this program was to develop a unique conductor for use in subsea umbilicals and power transmission. As offshore developments move into deeper water and have longer step-out distances, subsea umbilicals must be improved. Offshore umbilicals must withstand substantial installation and service loads, deliver significant amounts of power and have an extended operational life. As drilling depths increase, conventional copper wire cannot support its own weight. Design engineers have considered this issue and determined one solution is a lighter, higher current carrying capacity conductor. This three-year project produced a carbon-nanotube based conductor with less resistivity and higher current carrying capacity than copper at 1/6th its weight.

Tags: 10121-4302-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals

The goal of this project is to develop an ultra-high conductivity power cable suitable for use in undersea umbilicals. The overall objective is to design, build, and test an engineering prototype of a working ultra-high conductivity cable that could in later stages be incorporated into an umbilical exceeding 100 miles in length and called upon to deliver up to 10 MW at up to 36 kV with operating temperatures up to 250°F and pressures up to 4500 psi.

Tags: 07121-1302, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-Deepwater Riser Concepts for High Motion Vessels

Vessel imposed motions affect the long-term integrity of riser systems on offshore floating facilities. This is amplified for vessels tagged as "high-motion" such as conventional semi-submersibles and ship-shaped FPSO's, which can have significant heave motion and roll and pitch angular motions. This project is being undertaken to investigate riser concept(s) in water depths approaching 10,000 feet supported by high-motion vessels. The primary objective is to establish and bring to maturity at least one safe riser system that will reduce risk and increase safety to people,infrastructure, and the environment, as well as help maintain uninterrupted production.

Tags: 10121-4401-02, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-Deepwater Resources to Reserves Development and Acceleration

The objective of the project is to facilitate the development of ultra-deepwater resources by developing techniques to assess the connectivity characteristics of deepwater sediments based on analysis of reservoir analogs, reservoir databases, and a reservoir model for a mature reservoir. A key focus will be the development of guidelines for acquisition of additional reservoir information (e.g., well tests) using value of information concepts. Additional objectives are to prove that geologic models can be developed based on appraisal data that are robust in capturing the reservoir characterization that impacts actual dynamic reservoir performance and to determine the level of details that can be obtained from well test data alone.

Tags: 08121-2701-03, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Ultra-Deepwater Dry Tree System for Drilling and Production 2

Houston Offshore Engineering (HOE) has prepared designs, analysis and performed wind tunnel and wave tank tests of their proprietary Paired Column Semisubmersible to support dry tree field developments in 10,000 fsw. A feature of this design is the ability to commission the topside quayside in the GOM.

Tags: 07121-1402b, Fact Sheet, Offshore
UDW Seabed Discharge of Produced Water and/or Solids

This is the first study into understanding the feasibility of discharging produced water and/or solids at the seabed. Produced Water today is treated on topside platforms and onshore. This study will look at the latest and most proven produced water treatment techniques in the offshore industry and evaluate its potential use subsea.

Tags: 09121-3100-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Technologies of the Future for Pipeline Monitoring and Inspection Fact Sheet

The objective of the University of Tulsa project is to provide a system for monitoring and maintaining deepwater pipelines which would predict and allow proactive measures to be taken to avoid the problems associated with pipeline fouling or plugging or other deleterious conditions in the pipeline. Preferred technologies to be recommended would be lower cost conventional technologies and those with improved safety or data quality that would reduce risks of plugging flow lines.

Tags: 08121-2902-02, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Smart Cementing Materials and Drilling Muds for Real Time Monitoring

The primary objective of this project is to develop technology for real-time monitoring of the installation and performance during the service life of the deepwater wells. In this study, various technologies will be used to develop smart drilling mud and cementing slurry with enhanced sensing properties, so that it can be deployed for real time monitoring during installation and the entire service life of the deepwater well.

Tags: 10121-4501-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Sensors and Processing for Pipe, Riser, Structure and Equipment Inspection

Pursue development of ROV-based and/or AUV-based acoustic metrology and inspection sensor capabilities for underwater structures such as pipelines, risers, platforms, and equipment to make detailed physical measurements of underwater structures, and/or detect and identify external corrosion, pitting, and biologic fouling, and/or detect and quantify gas or petroleum product leaks, and/or detect heat plumes resulting from cracked or degraded pipeline insulation.

Tags: 09121-3300-08, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Replacing Chemical Biocides with Targeted Bacteriophages in Deepwater Pipelines Fact Sheet

The objective of the project is to evaluate the use of bacteriophage, or phage, the natural viral predators of bacteria, in a focused approach to reduce the agents of microbially influenced corrosion of from the production wellhead to the refinery including pipelines. Phage are highly specific to their target bacteria and are harmless to any other cells, or non‐targeted bacteria. Phage targeting problem bacteria can be injected at the head of the pipeline for long term biological control, thus reducing the environmental impact by negating the use of biocides for bacteria control.

Tags: 08121-2902-04, Fact Sheet, Offshore
Reliability of Annular Pressure Buildup (APB) Mitigation Technologies

Annular Pressure Buildup (APB) occurs in all wells with high bottom hole temperature, multiple casing strings and annuli that cannot be vented--which includes most deepwater Gulf of Mexico wells. APB can result in casing string and premature well failure, unless a well is properly designed. APB risks are fully assessed for all load cases, and any necesary APB mitigation methods are evaluated, fully analyzed for effectiveness, and properly implemented.

This project covers RPSEA RFP requirements of analyzing APB mitigation technologies. Moreover, will provide industry with a stochastic tool for analysis, comparison, and choice of possible APB mitigation techniques applicable to an operator's well and field situation.

Tags: 12121-6502-01, Fact Sheet, Offshore