SFI Integrated Operations in the Upstream Petroleum Sector

The IO Center conducts research, innovation and education within the field of IO, to promote::

• Increased oil recovery
  The key components of the Drilling and Well Construction program are: Integrated drilling simulator with virtual well bore and visualization; Real time automated interpretation, diagnostics and decision support; Utilization of increased bandwidth from borehole; New work processes, training simulator and experience transfer.
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• Accelerated production
  A large portion of the IO value potential lies in reservoir management. Our guiding principle is the concept of closed loop reservoir management and the application of mathematical optimization. This includes work flows for assisted history matching and production optimization. We try to develop fast, reliable and transparent methods. Further, our aim is to challenge the dominant silo approach and bring IO to a next level through integration of models and optimization applications.
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• Reduced operating costs Key components: Generic framework for predictive maintenance control based on condition monitoring of oil and gas facilities; Methods for aggregating information to support vital operational decisions and integrated planning; Collaborationworkflows and support tools for optimal planning.
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• Enhanced safety and environmental standards.
  Methods, tools, solutions and knowledge to improve work processes, decision-making processes and for managing organizational changes across the value chain. Improving HSE by targeting research within areas identified as safety and environmental challenges of IO. Raised competence of current and future IO actors by providing courses, seminars and university programs.
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