JIP Propoents
Propel is currently engaged in a joint industry project through Petroleum Research Atlantic Canada.
We are investigating the regional industry needs and the potential applications of a multi-purpose flow test facility.
PROPEL will undertake the technical management of the JIP, with steering committee members from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Husky, Suncor and Statoil.
The JIP
The JIP, Flow Loop Test Facility, is a multi-phased project with the ultimate objective of developing a multiphase flow test facility(s) available to support various applications which may include all or some of these areas; produced water technologies, flow assurance, subsea and topsides process systems and advanced well completions/reservoir modeling. The overall duration of the JIP is anticipated to be three years and span four (4) distinct phases.
Phase 1 - Scoping exercise to identify local requirements and potential applications for flow test facility including a market assessment of existing flow loop facilities. A high level budget shall be determined for potential design(s).
Phase 2 - Detailed Engineering and budget creation for flow loop facility(s). The completion of this phase will allow for accurate funding request (and associated approval request) from JIP participants for flow loop construction. Detailed Applied Research Project(s) shall be developed for the benefit of the JIP participants.
Phase 3 - Flow Loop Facility Construction. Tender creation, FEED and construction of flow test facility.
Phase 4 - Research Project(s) Delivery. Upon commissioning of facility, applied research projects shall commence as outlined in Phase 2.
Project Management
PROPEL will use its standard Project Management services to control costs and maintain schedule under this task.
Task 1: Detailed Global Market Assessment
Objective
To ensure that the proposed flow loop will provide unique and relevant services not only for the primary clients (local oil companies) but also for the international oil industry. PROPEL will collect information pertaining to the capabilities, capacity and availability of existing flow loop facilities both locally and worldwide.
Task 2: Regional Needs Assessment
Objective
Identify information, potential applications and high level requirements for the development of Flow Loop test facility and provide conceptual specifications for a range of flow loops with increasing capability.
Task 3: Cost Benefit Comparison
Objective
Compare any existing flow loops, both regionally and globally, to the potential construction of specialised facility in Newfoundland.
Task 4: Final Report
Objective
Integration of results from previous tasks for presentation to JIP participants. Will provide recommendation for appropriate flow loop construction.
Advanced Well Completion Modeling & Optimization
In addition to the Joint Industry Project listed above, we are working with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to bring an existing Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) contract to Propel. This project is pending approval of the collaborators, for more information please contact us at info@propelresearch.com