Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems - GTS

History: Progression into deep water and deep reservoirs; Marine Seismic Exploration: 3-D and 4-D in deep water; seafloor hydrophones; Drilling, Well Control, Drilling Risers, MODUs: DW drilling sequence; drilling pressure management (dual gradient); casing pressure barriers; safety monitoring, riser gas handler; Spread Mooring & Dynamic Positioning: Basics of DW spread mooring; synthetic rope; DW anchors; permanent anchors/piles; types of DP position reference; underwater positioning and navigation; Drilling Riser Emergency Disconnect: DP failure modes and consequences (high current); disconnect strategy and sequence; anti-recoil system; back-up systems; Currents, VIV, Vessel Hydrodynamics: DW currents; hazards of VIV (Vortex-Induced Vibration) and current drag; VIV suppression; platform motions and importance; model testing; Production platforms: Pros and cons, how to choose, historical numbers of the various versions of SPARs, TLPS, large semis, and various FPSO concepts; production riser interfaces/interactions; Pipelines & Flowlines: Route surveying & hazards; S-lay, J-lay and Reel-lay offshore fabrication/installation & vessels; onshore fabrication & tow-out; burying & covering; flow assurance by injection & pigging; temperature control methods; seafloor connections; inspection & repair; flexible pipe; Production Risers: Definition of wet-tree, dry-tree; TTPRs (Top-Tensioned PRs), tensioners, buoyancy; composites, IPBs (integrated prod. bundles), lazy wave configuration; SCRs (Steel Catenary Risers), TDP (Touch Down Point) problems, top connections, vessel motion effects, pipe-in-pipe, anti-corrosion cladding, VIV suppression; self-standing hybrids, single & multiline; monitoring; Subsea Completions, Control, Processing & Well Maintenance: Historical growth; drilling/completion sequence; SS tree complexity; seafloor hardware installation options; control/power/injection umbilicals; umbilical fabrication, installation, connection; ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) & IWOC (Installation, WorkOver & Completion) operations; downhole completions; reduced cost well WO/intervention/maintenance options including wireline, coiled tubing; seafloor processing; all-electric control; permanent SS surveillance; Oil Spill Prevention & Response: Elements of drilling/production safety; regulations; response initiatives - responders & standby equipment