What made Norway a deepwater hub

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1 What made Norway a deepwater hub Technology mapping, Importance of field trials for accelerated deployment of new technology by Anders J. Steensen, Programme Coordinator, DEMO 2000

2 The Research Council of Norway Adviser to the government Research funding Support basic research Implement national thematic priorities Support private R&D Networking and dissemination Internationalization

3 National research & technology strategies for petroleum, energy and climate OG21 (the petroleum sector) Energi21 (the energy sector) Klima21 (the climate sector) Governmental policy: Norwegian petroleum research must also focus on climate CO 2 management; Carbon capture, transport & storage Energy efficiency and cleaner production 3 3

4 The OG21 strategy thematic areas for petroleum RD&D Four main Technology target areas Energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable technologies Exploration and increased recovery Cost-effective drilling and intervention Future technologies for production, processing and transportation 4 4

5 Governmental Instruments for Petroleum RD&D PETROMAKS 2 Basic and Applied Research, Innovation DEMO 2000 PROOFNY PETROSAM 2 Demonstration, Verification Effects of Discharge to Sea Social Science Related to Petroleum Centres of Excellence Centres of Research-based Innovation Tax Deduction Scheme 5

6 Petroleum activities RD&D In MNOK 13 PETROMAKS DEMO 2000 PROOFNY PETROSAM Centres & Infra 6

7 What is the Norwegian model, what made us successful on deepwater applications History Tradition Offshore exploration Technology transfer Innovation Political goals

8 The Norwegian history Named after a sea route A nation of seafarers Experienced shipbuilders Advanced and innovative ship owners Good timing Limited human resources

9 The 1970s Ekofisk Development 1st subsea production 1st concrete structure 1st oilfield in production Statoil was founded Partner in Ekofisk: Phillips Petroleum, Petrofina, Total, Norsk Hydro

10 The 1980s start of the subsea era Moving into deeper waters Opening of the Norwegian Sea basin Oil price collapse Need for cheaper developments Kongsberg goes subsea Three independent Norwegian oil companies: Saga, Statoil and Norsk Hydro New tax-regime

11 Primarily subsea developments Platforms becomes field centres Field developments for floaters in the Norwegian sea Subsea production becomes the standard field development model Bjarne Skeie establish Hydralift and enters into drilling Hitec develops computerised drilling Horizontal drilling enters the NCS NORSOK standards EPC-contracts

12 1996 Troll field start production Offshore gas production Onshore process First extencive use of the OLGA software The last North sea giant

13 Troll B and C The revolution Subsea Production from a thin oil layer Required long horizontal wells First with multilateral wells subsea and offshore First with subsea separation Ormen Lange Discovered

14 1998 The oil price collapses Oil price plunged to 10 USD Investments stopped internationally Need for new technology Unemployment rate increased Need for new collaboration Intsok is established

15 DEMO 2000 established The goal is to inspire oil companies and vendors to develop and test new equipment and processes that will improve the economics on the NCS The basis is a collaboration between vendors, oil companies and the state in order to demonstrate equipment in field tests. DEMO 2000 shall contribute to improve export of Norwegian technology into the international oil and gas market. DEMO 2000 shall contribute to secure that Norwegian industry is in the lead regarding new technology and thereby strengthen the supplier industry and employment

16 OG21 is established Still low oil price Need to prioritize the R&D Collaboration between oil companies, supplier industry and academia to develop a national R&D strategy Main Objectives Develop new knowledge and technology to ensure economic and environmentally sound development of the resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf Strengthen the industry s competitive advantage in a global market by developing new and attractive technology products and systems

17 Subsea dominates field developments Norsk Hydro decides to develop Ormen Lange with a sub sea to shore solution First deep water subsea i Norway 1100 meters Sea bottom temp. 1,2 degrees C World biggest subsea wells (13 inch) Saga Petroleum merged with Hydro Subsea separation on stream at Troll Statoil decides to develop Snøhvit LNG with subsea to shore solution (First arctic development subsea) 2003 Government releases a white paper: Main goal to have 50 per cent recovery rate

18 The NCS matures 2007 Statoil and Hydro merges. The technology race slows down New technology needed to develop satellite fields High water cut Increased energy consumption Climate challenges Low pressure gas production Extended life for old infrastructure Exploration projects could no longer carry technology development cost

19 Tordis IOR, the first commercial subsea separator Improves IOR, Recovery rate increases from 49 to 55 % Sand separation Sand pumped back to reservoir Separator, pumps and flow measurement developed through DEMO 2000

20 Norwegian subsea process technology becomes international Chosen by Total, Shell and Petrobras Deep water fields develops with subsea process equipment Existing fields extend lifetime and improve IOR

21 The North Sea as a deep water test lab Today approx. 500 subsea wells 50 % of oil production from subsea wells Subsea processes: Injection pumps Separation Boosting Compressors

22 Next step The Åsgard subsea gas compressor The Gullfaks subsea gas compressor The Ormen Lange subsea gas compressor

23 Research development and demonstration PETROMAKS 2 and DEMO 2000 PETROMAKS 2 Major R&D programme Mission to enhance knowledge and innovation within the Norwegian oil and gas sector both in the industry and in the academia. Approx. 60 mill USD yearly DEMO 2000 Demonstration and piloting of new technology Projects generated in the industry or in the institute sector 50 % projects coming from PETROMAKS Approx. 8 mill USD yearly

24 Need for new technology Typical DEMO 2000 projects Longer distances requires need for improved flow assurance Cost reduction by going electric subsea Improved oil recovery requires subsea process equipment Tie backs to existing infrastructure

25 DEMO 2000 Execution Projects must be executed in cooperation between a supplier and oil companies. Duration 2 3 years. DEMO 2000 supports 25 % of the cost the supplier must cover 25 %, while the oil company covers the remaining 50 %. Primarily only suppliers can apply for DEMO 2000 support, however research institutes can be granted

26 Why has Norway become a technology leader in deep water? Harsh environment Willingness to take risk Shipping/naval tradition Strong regulations and legislation Technology competition Strong clusters within drilling and subsea R&DD Strategy

27 Next technology ambition: The subsea factory Norway s equivalent to space technology

28 Thank you for your attention