Implementing Real-Time Production Optimisation in Shell E&amp;P in
Europe—Changing the Way We Work and Run Our Business

Gerrard, Carl; Taylor, Ian; Goh, Keat-Choon; Boer, Frank de

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“…25) from faster identification and remediation of well events, fewer trips due to early warning, real time gas lift distribution optimisation (ref. 26) and improved field management through better production allocation over time.…”

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Business Value from Intelligent Fields

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The Smart Fields programme has been active in Shell over the last decade and has given large benefits. In order to understand the value and to underpin strategies for the future implementation programme, a study was carried out to quantify the benefits to date. This focused on actually achieved value, through increased production or lower costs. This provided an estimate of the total value achieved to date. Future benefits such as increased reserves or continued production gain were recorded separately.The paper describes the process followed in the benefits quantification. It identifies the key solutions and technologies and describes the mechanism used to understand the relation between solutions and value. Examples have been given of value from various assets around the world, in both existing fields and in green fields. Finally, the study provided the methodology for tracking of value. This helps Shell to estimate and track the benefits of the Smart Fields programme at company scale.

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Installation and Implementation of "Smart Fields Foundation" on a Brown Field Asset, Adding Value without Major Capital Investment

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Within the Exploration and Production (E&P) industry much focus has been on the application of "Smart" technologies. Deployment of these technologies has frequently focused on new field developments, where costs of installation and training of users are included in the overall field development cost. However within the Royal Dutch Shell group of Companies ("Shell") a significant volume of hydrocarbon production comes from mature assets, where the business case for such large investment is not always clear. The level of installed instrumentation and it’s condition on these platforms, whilst not impacting on the integrity of the asset, is not always optimal for the implementation of "Smart" technologies. Globally within Shell two programs, Well and Reservoir Management (WRM) and Smart Fields Foundation Mark I ("Mark I"), are being deployed to a number of assets. These programs focus on "fixing the basics" and deploying a minimum "foundation" level of smartness to support field management best practices. The successful implementation of Mark I requires new ways of working for all members of the asset; from offshore operators through to onshore petroleum engineering staff. Using a set of integrated applications and processes, it is only when these changes are fully embedded that the production and other benefits expected by the project are realised. The authors describe both the technical installation and subsequent implementation of Mark I on the Nelson platform in the central UK sector of the North Sea. The topics covered include; challenges in the installation project, changes to the way operations are executed in the asset, organisational changes and the development of a support structure to ensure the Mark I applications remain sustainable. The paper documents the benefits realised from an implementation that is focused on changes in peoples working practices with minimal capital investment.

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Remote Monitoring and Production Optimisation in Shell

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With the advancement of technology, fields are increasingly monitored in real time, remotely from the office. This applies to wells and facilities alike. Shell has applied a range of capabilities across the assets worldwide. The capabilities include: –Real time monitoring and optimisation of wells–Virtual metering–ESP surveillance - real time monitoring and remote control–Advanced Rotating Equipment monitoring–Integrated Production System Modelling–Collaborative Work Environments for integrated decision making The paper describes how these techniques are used in Shell's operations. They enable asset staff to deal with a wider range of issues faster and more efficiently while bringing global expertise as required in near real time. This involves integration across a range of disciplines, for fast and effective decision making.

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Implementing Real-Time Production Optimisation in Shell E&P in Europe—Changing the Way We Work and Run Our Business

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Business Value from Intelligent Fields

Business Value from Intelligent Fields

Installation and Implementation of "Smart Fields Foundation" on a Brown Field Asset, Adding Value without Major Capital Investment

Remote Monitoring and Production Optimisation in Shell

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