Technology for developing marginal offshore oilfields
It has been estimated that approximately 800 marginal offshore oilfields exist worldwide. Therefore, marginal field technology will represent a major factor in the future of oil and gas developments. This review covers this very broad topic. The basic technology and its current applications are examined, future systems are assessed and operational and cost data from existing marginal field development schemes are presented. CONTENTS: Preface. Chapter 1: The Challenge of Marginal Fields. 1.1 What is a Marginal Field. 1.2 Offshore Oil Technology-An Historical Perspective. Chapter 2: Elements of a Marginal Field Development Scheme. 2.1 Production Supports. 2.2 Risers. 2.3 Subsea Equipment. 2.4 Storage. 2.5 Offshore Loading Systems. 2.6 Processing Facilities. Chapter 3: Existing Marginal Field Technology. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Jack-Up Systems. 3.3 Semi-Submersible Systems. 3.4 Monohull Based Systems. 3.5 Other Relevant Systems. Chapter 4: Current and Future Marginal Field Development Concepts. 4.1 Concepts Based on the Use of a Semi-Submersible. 4.2 Concepts Based on the Use of a Tanker Production Support. 4.3 Concepts Based on the Use of a Jack-up Production Support. 4.4 Concepts Based on Articulated Towers. 4.5 Concepts for Deepwater. 4.6 Extended Well Production Testing. Chapter 5: Construction and Operating History of North Sea Floating Production Systems. 5.1 The Argyll Experience. 5.2 The Buchan Experience. Chapter 6: Marginal Field Economics and Costs. 6.1 Cost Parameters: Their Relative Importance and Sensitivity. 6.2 Cost Elements for Marginal Field Production Systems. Bibliography. Appendix 1: Conversion Factors. Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms. Index.
- Research Organization:
- Commission of the European Communities, Brussels
- OSTI ID:
- 7247334
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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