Field of the future
Exploiting digital technologies that build on the vast amount of knowledge petroleum engineers already possess about production assets can improve performance and optimize production
BP's team in Houston are in constant contact with Gulf of Mexico platforms
Digital information tools can help optimize operations and maximize recovery. Through a programme called Field of the Future®, BP is installing a range of standardized digital, sensing and control technologies in its operations and integrating data to enhance real-time operating efficiency and recovery.
In the North Sea, and in other new projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Azerbaijan, Angola, Indonesia and Trinidad, digital technologies are being installed that deliver valuable information about well performance.
Advanced communication systems are facilitating better collaboration between onshore and offshore decision-making teams. For example, fibre optic networks being installed on the seabed are increasing data transmission and communications speeds.
Advanced communication systems are facilitating better collaboration between onshore and offshore decision-making teams. For example, fibre optic networks being installed on the seabed are increasing data transmission and communications speeds.
To improve communications, an $80 million, 1280km long fibre optic system was devised to link Gulf of Mexico platforms
Seeing the benefits now
Field of the Future® tools are already enabling more effective monitoring of production, multiple well components, and well characteristics such as temperature. In improving monitoring and reducing downtime they are saving tens of millions of dollars. In time, they could allow some production platforms to be controlled remotely. In 2007, Field of the Future®, delivered between 30 and 50 mboed/d gross production.Planning for the future
BP plans to roll out Field of the Future®, technologies to 90% of its production. This initiative is projected to add 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent to recovery, representing 5% of the current proved reserve base.
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