Energy and Ghg Management of a Giant Oilfield: A New Digital Way to Face Challenge and Certify the Results
Authors: Rossi Gianmarco , Cadei Luca , Bitetti Michele , Gerardi Rocco , Vaccari Davide , Ghetti Martino , Forte Marilena , Collura Laura , Ricci Antonio 
Published: October 2022

Energy Consumption, Energy Efficiency and GHG emission reduction are assuming a central role in Oil&Gas industry strategy, since every Company has embraced the transition into a low-carbon future. To reach this goal, international certification (like ISO 50001), and international requirement (EU ETS), must be achieved, impacting directly on the asset value.

This paper shows how increasing data availability and development of digital tools play a winning role during the verification process for a giant brown oilfield, giving quick, ease and user-friendly access to all the required information.

Considering the current market volatility, individual companies may not be able to influence and predict energy prices, government policy or the global economy, but they need to improve their energy management focusing the attention on internal processes. Improved energy performance, monitoring energy carriers and energy related parameters using integrated and collaborative tool, allow a quick pay off for a company by maximizing the use of its energy sources and energy-related assets, lowering energy costs and consumption. The digital tool developed based on data, unlock the potential of the entire organization, contributing positively to reduce energy resource depletion and mitigating global repercussions of energy consumption.

Data storage and management can be used to create energy saving KPI that can be used and shared with regulator and third party for the proper certification. Asset digitalization and an on-line Energy Management tool simplify reporting which becomes easier, faster, and more transparent, reducing human error.

The Energy Management digital tool is the first step to troubleshoot and highlight new energy efficiency opportunities, playing a fundamental role in common asset management systems. The tool has been developed by operators, data scientists and engineers, integrating their competences as a game changer for producing assets both in daily activities and future operations, while supporting the energy technologies enhancement. Giving access to data, trends, displays and KPIs is essential to show and to demonstrate Company Effort becoming a key success factor to obtain the international energy certification. The paper shows field application of the tool considering the ISO 50001 and the EU ETS requirements.

The Energy Management System, based on data and digital tool, supports energy efficiency recording process through creating KPIs and energy saving formula that can be also replicated during the verification process with authorities. Moreover, the model can be exported on different operating assets. This paper shows a real Industry case on how using the System developed helps to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve energy performance, meeting international standards requirements. The tool gives access to a single, simple, user-friendly, and collaborative platform across the organization with a consistent methodology for identifying and implementing improvements and new solutions.