ULTIMO AGGIORNAMENTO BANCA DATI: 13/09/2024 13:00:57
Abstract In addition to its administrative purpose, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a real management tool for projects and development studies. This integrated approach consists in a process of continuous assessment and must include firstly, a set of environmental measures representing ...
Abstract The protection of endangered species and sensitive habitat through the performance of biological surveys and the implementation of mitigation measures is critical when obtaining regulatory agency permit approvals for development and exploration wells within the San Joaquin Valley. Certain Federal ...
Abstract The legal framework in Europe evolves continuously. Regulations are implemented at national level, but the Europe Commission greatly influences the policy, especially onshore. Offshore, regional conventions, such as OSPAR for the North-East Atlantic still play a leading role. There is not ...
Abstract A number of health and safety issues have arisen because of the occurrence of NORM, naturally occurring radioactive materials of the 226 radium and 228 radium decay chains, in production operations. Issues such as risk to workers or the general public, disposal of contaminated production public, ...
Abstract Since May 2001 PETROBRAS is using spaceborne multi-sensor remote sensing for its sea surface monitoring program at the Campos, Santos and Espírito Santo Basins, southeastern Brazilian coast. Ocean color (SeaWiFS and MODIS), thermal infrared (NOAA/AVHRR), scatterometer (QuikSCAT) and Synthetic ...
Abstract Well control can be an unpleasant experience. In its initial stages the problem often appears unconquerable and weeks can pass without progress. This paper is about the successful abandonment of such an episode of well control, in deepwater (i.e. greater than 300 m water depth), that was initially ...
IADC Members *SPE Member Abstract Interrupted (non productive) time caused by either contractor, operator or third parties will result in considerable loss of time and money. This paper describes a method used to record and analyze interrupted time in two broad categories - those due to improper procedure, ...
SPE Members Abstract This paper describes the design and application of new bi-center bit technology in the Bay Marchand Field (offshore Louisiana). A bi-center bit and tandem motor assembly were used to simultaneously drill, underream, and directionally control a slim hole horizontal re-entry well ...
Summary Probabilistic reserves evaluation offers the opportunity to describe a reserves volume in terms of the specific statistical certainty associated with that volume, as opposed to relying on the definitions associated with deterministic reserve classifications. Where a reserves entity has volumes ...
Abstract Well 2/4-14 in the Norwegian Sector encountered well control problems inJanuary 1989 at a depth of 4734 m. After some days effort to reestablish normalpressure control the well blew out on surface of the floater and had to beclosed in using the shear ram. This left the subsea BOP closed and ...
Abstract Coiled Tubing was introduced to the Karachaganak Field in 1997 as part of a package of technical enhancements designed to improve field productivity. Initially planned only for acid stimulation work during the summer, the service has been extended into an all year round support to the Workover, ...
Abstract ENI-Agip Division is actively working to develop processes increasingly compatible with the environment and health and safety principles, aiming at the best care of HSE aspects for all company's activities. The effort expended to continually improve prevention and protection systems ...
ABSTRACT Environmental literatures have been greatly concerned with possible detrimental effect of continued produced water discharged in offshore and onshore areas. While it remains a major policy for the operating companies in Oil production to be environmental friendly in achieving their goal of ...
Abstract Examples illustrating the effectiveness of coiled tubing conveyed jet pump completions as a remedial repair method instead of traditional workovers are discussed. This completion technique was applied to previously shut in wells in a declining oil field with high workover costs, providing ...
Abstract ConocoPhillips is developing the Magnolia field with a Tension Leg Platform (TLP) in 4,674 ft of water at Garden Banks blocks 783-784 in the Gulf of Mexico. The field consists of an extended tension leg platform containing full processing capability with oil and gas export pipelines. To ...
Abstract Recovery of deep, cold-water benthic habitats following physical disturbance caused by discharges of cuttings and water-based mud from drilling have been measured using remotely operated vehicle video sampling techniques. These approaches allowed opportunistic monitoring to be carried out ...
Abstract Over the past decade BP's primary sand control techniques have been dominated by Frac Packs in the Gulf of Mexico and Open Hole Gravel Packs (OHGP) and Stand Alone Screens (SAS) in the rest of the world. In 2003, BP formed a collaboration agreement with Weatherford to develop a new Expandable ...
Abstract The Nord Stream Project is the world's longest sub-sea gas pipeline system. The twin 1,224 km offshore pipeline through the Baltic Sea delivers 55 bcm of natural gas each year, supplying European customers with Russian gas. The project is a major feat of engineering, involving complex ...
Abstract During the 1980's, studies initiated to resolve problems due to the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria in oilfield systems were instrumental in the early recognition of the importance of biofilms in natural environments, the use of radiotracers to measure bacterial activity, the application ...
Abstract Two obsolete offshore platforms were removed from the sea floor using explosives, towed from Texas OCS waters, and toppled in West Cameron 616, offshore Louisiana, creating an artificial reef and fish habitat to benefit recreational and commercial fishermen. The paper describes the planning, ...