Programme 2 addresses optimal well placement and well design for improved recovery of oil and gas.
High capacity transmission and real-time interpretation of drilling and seismic data, in combination with work processes for updating of earth models, will enable improved safety and optimisation of the well placement and design while drilling.
Project summaries follows. Please see the annual reports for details.
High resolution deep imaging and geo-steering has the potential of highly improving oil recovery by being able to optimise the well placement in the reservoir. In addition, the increased amount of measurements available in real time while drilling with wired pipe opens new possibilities for optimisation of well placement. This requires effective interpretation, integration and utilisation of the new information within the timeframe set by the on-going drilling operation. However, current three-dimensional earth modelling tools have limited capabilities for effective integration of newly acquired information. Model modifications are complex and labour intensive, and the time needed for updating the model often exceeds the time available during drilling operations. This is a large drawback for decision-making processes that require the most current and precise information.