How to Deliver Increased and Sustainable Value through Well Construction Systems Automation Antonio Lage
Successful Introduction of New Technologies It is important to consider 3 aspects Physical Technology Social Technology Business or Business Plan Physical Technologies Business Plans Social Technologies Reference : Beinhocker, Eric D. 2007. The Origin of Wealth, Harvard BSP, Boston.
Successful Introduction of New Technologies Physical Technology It is what we are used to thinking of as technology It takes much more of our attention than the other aspects Physical Technologies Business Plans Printing press Microchip Reference : Beinhocker, Eric D. 2007. The Origin of Wealth, Harvard BSP, Boston. Social Technologies
Successful Introduction of New Technologies Social Technology It refers to the way we put people together to do things It coevolves together with Physical Technologies Physical Technologies Business Plans The assembling line Ford Motor Co. Large stores and logistics Wal-Mart Social Technologies Reference : Beinhocker, Eric D. 2007. The Origin of Wealth, Harvard BSP, Boston.
Successful Introduction of New Technologies Business Plans where Physical Technologies (PTs) and Social Technologies (STs) meet to be made real as Businesses in the economic world, focusing on making profit. Business Plans Physical Technologies Social Technologies Reference : Beinhocker, Eric D. 2007. The Origin of Wealth, Harvard BSP, Boston.
We are Late Automation application evolved very quickly in other industries, due to: Accidents, and their impact in the society; Logistics; Efficiency improvement needs; Cost reduction needs. Aircraft can take off, fly, and land by themselves for several years now.
What do we really need? We already have the technology to automate many aspects of the well construction process. What is the level of automation needed for each process? There are several isolated automation and remote operation initiatives, focusing on different targets. Standardization of systems and procedures is needed to achieve a seamless integration of technologies.
Rigs Will Need New Crews The workflow and decision making process need to change to accommodate automation. Maintenance will be one key feature to safety and efficiency. Source: http://rkk.no Human factors need to be taken in account: Redefining jobs and creating new ones Specific training for the crews Use of training simulators Examples are aeronautics and nuclear plants
Alignment and Integration Well Construction has more stakeholders than most of other industries Operators Drilling Contractors Service Providers Manufacturers Logistics, etc. There is a need to define who is the integrator and what its role. A step change is needed to make automation happen. Which stakeholder should lead this process?
Adding Value Safety Reduce exposure to risk Be the tool to drill what seemed to be undrillable before Efficiency Improve efficiency and reduce costs Logistics The oil fields are getting farther away and deeper than before Change the demand What is the most attractive driver? Does it depend on the stakeholder?
Critical Resources Demand Source: Strategic Plan PETROBRAS 2020
Investment Plan 2010-14 US$ 224 Billion Source: Strategic Plan PETROBRAS 2020
Pre-Salt Province Total area of the Province: 114,000 km² (44,000 sq. mi) Area under concession: 29,083 km² (11,000 sq. mi) - 25.5% Area not under concession: 84,917 km² (33,000 sq. mi) - 74.5% Area with Petrobras interest: 26,294 km² (10,000 sq. mi) - 23.1%
Typical Well Top hole section Deeper Surface Casing, reaching the top of the Salt Zone Salt section (2000 m) Reservoir -> Carbonate Total -> 100 days
Well Construction Challenges Reducing well construction cost Different rigs drilling different sections of the well Using less expensive resources Favoring the introduction of new technologies Faster Construction Higher ROP Operational Efficiency A mixed approach
Concluding Remarks Different stakeholders and different business plans Sharing info about drivers, motivations and targets Reaching a minimal level of alignment Defining common priorities First step: build a vision of shared profits Next step: formulate a comprehensive and robust plan