Well Logging and Seismic Data Integration at the Chikanskoye Field
S. A. Skrylev, A.A. Nezhdanov, I.V. Gorlov, A.A. Doroshenko, N.N. Yaitskiy TyumenNIIgiprogaz, LLC The Chikanskoye gas condensate field is located in the central part of Angara-Lena area of Lena-Tunguska petroleum province and is a satellite to the Kovytkinskoye field, which is unique in its reserves. Lithologically screened gas condensate deposits …
Transformative Subsurface Technologies
David Bamford, Finding Petroleum ‘Disruptive’ Technologies I was struck by reading a commentary on Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple to the effect that he invented new things – the iPod, the iPhone, the iPad – before any of us realised we needed them. This seems to me to be …
Flare Tip Right-Sizing: Soot-Free Flaring as APG Production Declines
TNK-Uvat has devised a methodology to achieve soot-free flaring of associated petroleum gas (APG) as its production declines. This has significantly reduced harmful atmospheric pollution and slashed the charges payable for APG flaring. The project won the TNK-BP Chairman’s Award for HSE 2012. The entire amount of APG produced at …
Technology Roundtable: Coiled Tubing
Coiled tubing has become increasingly popular in Russia in recent years. What is the current level of utilization at the moment? Baker Hughes: Current market data estimates a CT unit count of roughly 250 in Russia & the CIS, which is up 24 units from the 2012 count of 226. …
The Future of the OFS Market in Russia: RPI
Vadim Kravets The past year, 2012, was significant for the Russian oilfield services market in light of two trends. On the one hand, the nascent technological breakthrough in service offerings continued full-on: horizontal drilling and related services have become virtually commonplace, while well workover and logging applications have become more …
The ROGTEC Interview: Peter van Welsenes, Wells Manager, SPD
SPD has reached a massive milestone earlier this year, drilling its 800th well. That’s an excellent achievement, but what are your drilling targets over the next couple of years? Our existing development will continue in the coming years. The number of wells to drill will depend on the speed at …
Gazprom Neft: First Ever Hydraulic Fracturing on Yamal Peninsula Conducted At The Novoport Field
Hydraulic fracturing was successfully conducted for the first time ever on the Yamal Peninsula at Novoport field. The operation was performed in a Jurassic sedimentation area characterized by a high complexity of its geologic structure. Novoport field A total of five hydraulic fracturing operations were performed at four wells, including …
Russian Delegation Headed by Rosneft President I. Sechin Commences Work in Venezuela
On May 22, the Russian delegation headed by Rosneft’s President Igor Sechin started its work in Venezuela. As part of the visit, Rosneft President and Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin will hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Minister of Energy & Petroleum Rafael Ramírez. The parties …
Rosneft Tax Department Named Best In-House Team of the Year by International Tax Review
International Tax Review – the leading periodical on taxation – named the best tax advisers and the best in-house tax team in London on May 15, 2013 at European Tax Awards ceremony. Rosneft’s Tax Department was named European in-house tax team of the year for direct tax. Rosneft’s Tax Department …
Jason Launches New 3D Interpretation Software
New product helps oil companies streamline workflows and optimize project economics CGG announced today that Jason, a CGG company specializing in seismic reservoir characterization software and services, has added a powerful new product, 3D Interpretation, to its reservoir characterization software suite. The new software helps asset appraisal and development teams …