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Keeping an industry above water
W
hen Hurricane Harvey
slammed into Texas as a
Category 4 hurricane, on the
night of Friday, Aug. 25, it
shut down 10 oil refineries that process
up to 2.2 million barrels of crude oil per
day into products like gasoline. Following
other recent hurricanes, prices peaked
within two weeks after landfall at a level
of 20 cents to 80 cents per gallon higher,
according to PIRA Energy, an analytics
unit with S&P Global Platts.
The United States is the world’s top oil
and natural gas hydrocarbons producer.
It has been the top producer of natural
gas since 2009 and the top producer of
petroleum hydrocarbons since 2013, the
U.S. Energy Information Administration
says. In fact, oil production in the U.S.
doubled from 2008 to 2016.
This rapid capacity expansion goes
a long way in explaining Harvey’s
muted impact on gasoline prices, as it
has been possible to redirect gasoline
exports to American markets, according
to The Christian Science Monitor. This
is true even though, while the U.S. has
the world’s largest refining capacity, just
under half of this capacity is concen-
trated in Texas and Louisiana.
Changed landscape
In fact, about one-third of the country’s
refining capacity is located between Lake
Charles, La., and Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Houston area is home to refineries
that include the Marathon Galveston Bay,
847-624-8418
Fax 630-214-4504 Phillips 66 Sweeny, Exxon Beaumont,
LoyondellBasell, and Motiva. Many have
reported reduced capacity following the
hurricane. Harvey caused about 25% of
the country’s refining capacity to shut
down.
On the production side, by Aug. 27,
according to the Interior Department’s
Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement, about 22% of the oil
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produced in the
Gulf of Mexico
was shut down.
Oil producers in
the Eagle Ford Shale region halted some
operations. In the wake of the storm,
gas futures jumped as much as 7%.
Partly due to a lack of supply from
refineries, major regional pipelines such
as the Magellan shut down while the
Colonial and Explorer pipelines operated
at reduced rate, reported OilPrice.com.
Despite the disruptions constraining
flows of resources across the United
States that led to a surge in oil and
gasoline prices, the latter have already
begun to stabilize.
Harvey had limited impact on natu-
ral gas markets. Experts say prices
have increased only 4%. This explains
why the Gulf of Mexico’s share in
American gas production fell from 25%
to 5% as shale gas production has
shifted to other parts of Texas and to
the Appalachian Basin in the Northeast,
according to OilPrice.com.
Flotsam and jetsam
From Aug. 23 to 30, 46 facilities in 13
Texas counties reported an estimated
4.6 million pounds of airborne emissions
that exceeded state limits, according
to an analysis by the Environmental
Defense Fund, Air Alliance Houston,
and Public Citizen. Federal and state
regulators say their air monitoring shows
no cause for alarm.
At least 14 toxic waste sites were
flooded and damaged, raising fears
of waterborne contamination. Nearly
100 spills of hazardous substances
have been reported, said The New York
Times. OG
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6
COVER STORY
6 Embrace control room
technology innovation
Tips on how to do more with what you’ve
got; look to the future

FEATURES
10 Practical approaches to
rigorous corrosion protection
Across industry sectors, wide
application possible 10

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regulator revises quality
programs
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materials used in fittings

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IIoT In mIdsTream oIl & gas
Embrace control room
technology innovation
Tips on how to do more with what you’ve got, look to the future
I
By lars larsson and t was for safety’s sake that control room
Collin Heggerud management (CRM) regulations were
introduced into the oil & gas pipeline
industry. Yet, over time, to achieve a
comprehensive view of operations, more
and more alarm states were introduced.
By replacing simple high-level and low-level
alarms with alerts for practically anything
and everything, an environment was created
that too often overwhelms.
CRM regulations were created with good
intentions, to fix controller overload and
provide for industry uniformity. However,
it’s time to stop playing catch-up based on
outdated regulations and innovate based on
today’s technology.
For pipeline management, the Internet
of Things (IoT) means more data is avail-
able than was ever thought possible. While
this granular pipeline information can lead
to a better understanding of an operation’s
health, much of it isn’t used and thereby
lacks value.
An opportunity exists to better use exist-
ing data to create safer, more profitable
operations. Value can be found in data
already captured, while looking ahead to
how the technology is evolving. Revisiting
existing technology to increase its profit-
ability is a useful exercise, even with tools
already in hand.
Doing Big Data small
IIoT brings intelligent sensing and control to
the process and empowers connectivity. But
because data is generated or transmitted
in aggregate, the overall data burden is
lessened, introducing new opportunities.
The application of analytics to these simple
data sets can lead to improved productivity.
Consider the following examples.
6 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
Pump-station sensors provide readings at
high-frequency intervals. Aggregation and
analysis of these readings can yield informa-
tion useful in optimizing operation and reli-
ability of pump-station turbines.
Most door locks on remote terminal-
unit shelters are monitored already. The
advantages of applying analytics may not
be apparent. Yet by making these locks into
online devices a very small dataset can be
monitored to answer two important ques-
tions: “Did I remember to lock the door as
I left the shelter?” and the follow-up, “If I
forgot, can I lock it remotely?”
Recently, an industry supplier wanted
to monitor, in “near real time,” its client’s
remotely installed tank that was located
outside of cellular coverage. However, the
potential return-on-investment did not jus-
tify significant data transfer over satellite.
Instead, it was decided to sample the tank
levels only once per day. Few data sets are
smaller than a single analog value once-per-
day. Nonetheless, the present arrangement
provides grist for relevant, knowledge-based
decision making.
Tank-level example
Tank-level measurement is another area
where simple but meaningful improvements
are possible. Gauging tank levels is among
the simplest of measurements. Yet from that
single measurement, simple calculation is
then used to determine tank fluid volumes
and space remaining, otherwise known as
“ullage.” Daily consumption rates are easily
calculated and then setpoints determined
to generate alarms for rates above or below
target. Rates above target could signal a
possible leak and lost product. Rates below
target could indicate a possible pump
malfunction, resulting in lost revenue and HTML and SCADA
upset customers. Using HTML for SCADA data is another way
In one case study, monthly volume and to increase efficiency through mobile data
revenue versus expected-volume were cal- accessibility. By incorporating web-browser
culated, as well as the number of days until accessibility, enterprise visibility of pipeline
tanks were expected to empty, to alert users information is brought into modern times.
to fill the tanks. After that, users devised a With the ability to reach more desktops and
function that calculated the optimal amount devices, HTML has major potential in the
to add to the tank to achieve a target inven- pipeline oil & gas sector—both in the office
tory that minimized total costs of refilling the and out in the field.
tanks with carrying inventory. Display technology has changed over
The potential remains to do more. What time. Fancy, complex colors and graphics
about calculating the total volume added for were once considered a great selling point
the month? What about the total volume for SCADA system displays. However, just
carried for the month in relation to inventory as with adding alarms, these extravagant,
costs? complex displays proved a distraction and
less safe than some alternatives.
Real-time regimens Operations can benefit from modern
Stepping back from this simple example, display technology, which are based on
what if the same level of analysis was applied decades of experience with user interfaces.
to every data point in a real-time system? Use If everything is running smoothly, displays
possibilities extend far beyond what is typical should be non-eye-catching, with only high
today. We should not only be storing more priority situations highlighted as required.
live values, but doing more with the live data Training is easier
we already collect. too with an easy-
Today’s real-time systems should automati- to-understand view
cally collect and perform additional analysis of operations. Even
of larger volumes of historical data. The people who do not
analysis should include basic statistical mea- have control room
sures as well as simple calculus. This would experience should
mean that that flow rate is a derivative and understand basic
inventory carried is an integral. It should also displays.
measure what other values exist, such as, For example, if
“Is the derivative of the flow rate useful for you wear a heart-
the business?” While mathematical functions rate monitor during
provide value, it often takes human reasoning exercise and it tells
to understand their significance. you that you have
The demand for real-time data inside and a heart rate of 136,
out of the control room is greater than ever that probably means
before. Too much of a pipeline controller’s nothing by itself.
time is spent communicating SCADA data But, if you can place
to field workers. Calling the control room for the heart rate in the
SCADA data seems like an outdated practice context of normal
given the current state of technology. heart rate ranges for
Technology is the intermediary in this an average person
situation, with mobile access to that data. your age, then you
Steps taken in this direction ease controller can decide whether
overload and distraction, allowing focus on you are exercising
pipeline-operations safety and efficiency. too strenuously.

Control-system display technology has changed over time. Loud colors and complex
graphics were once considered appropriate. These extravagant displays are now
judged to be potentially distracting. All images courtesy: Schneider Electric

OIL&GAS ENGINEERING OCTOBER 2017 • 7

 IIoT In mIdsTream oIl & gas

Maximization of
existing data sets
and the streamlin-
ing of control room
technologies is
important in attract-
ing and training a
new generation of
employees.

Moving towards
innovation in the
control room,
while making
the most of data
already available,
is especially
important with
the “great crew
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In the attempt to enhance safety in the face of
automated alarm controller overload, an environment
has been created that is rife with distractions and
potentially confusing displays. In the short term, the
focus must be on maximization of existing data sets
and the streamlining of control room technologies. It’s
important in attracting and training a new generation of
employees. Finally, pipeline enterprises will move past
control room regulations to create an environment that
is safer and ultimately more productive. OG

Lars Larsson is a senior product manager at Schneider

Electric. He has more than 22 years of experience in the oil &
gas industry.

Collin Heggerud is a director of product management,

NEC Rated · FM/CSA Approved SCADA, with Schneider Electric. He has been involved in
technology development for the oil & gas industry for more
than 20 years.

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Maintenance of infrastructure assets
Practical approaches
to rigorous corrosion protection
Across industry sectors, wide application possible
By Julie Holmquist
Figure 1: Hot layup of risers
on a drillship using water-
borne VCI fogging and cap-
ping with film. All images
courtesy: Cortec Corp.
10 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
C
orrosion is a persistent challenge
in all oil & gas industry sectors:
upstream, midstream, and down-
stream. This is due not only to
the corrosiveness of the materials
exploited, but also to the harsh
environments many structural and equipment
assets are exposed to in oil & gas production,
transport, and processing.
High costs, safety hazards, downtime, and
additional labor result. According to NACE
International, total annual corrosion cost in oil
& gas production is about $1.4 billion, with
roughly $590 million assigned to surface pipe-
line and facility costs, $460 million to down-
hole tubing expenses, and $320 million to
capital expenditures.
Some aspects of corrosion that could be
better controlled are completely overlooked or
inadequately addressed. For example, millions
of dollars’ worth of spare equipment sits idle
in gas or oil facilities around the world. Too
often, a lack of sufficient preservation technol-
ogy and expertise leaves these assets at the
mercy of harsh outdoor environments.
Volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) technology
and related methods enable more effective
protection. VCIs are typically easier to use and
more environmen-
tally friendly than
many traditional
treatments.
A brief survey
The upstream
sector explores
for and procures
crude oil and
natural gas using
oil rigs, drill ships,
and offshore
platforms.
Corrosive attacks come both from the nature
of the resources used in drilling and from the
corrosive environments in which drilling is
performed, including, for example, offshore
salt-spray conditions. Practically any metal
structure or piece of equipment is at risk
for corrosion in these circumstances, from
polished bore receptacles and offshore
platform caisson legs to valves, pistons,
pumps, electricals, and fire extinguishing
systems. In addition, market volatility often
brings long periods of layup, which put
the equipment at risk for corrosion, if not
adequately protected.
The midstream sector focuses on oil & gas
transportation involving millions of miles of
pipeline around the world. Corrosion can start
at the pipe-manufacturing plant long before
pipeline construction begins. Typically, pipes
are left unprotected, or a wax-like coating is
used that is challenging to thoroughly apply
on internal pipe geometry and equally difficult
to remove. Corrosive conditions may worsen
as the pipes are transported through different
types of weather and, in many cases, undergo
salt-spray conditions while being transported
overseas topside on ships. On land, some
pipeline projects take years to complete, dur-
ing which time pipes sit in unsheltered pipe
yards. Welders coming to couple the pipes
together have additional work cleaning any
corrosion off the to-be-welded surfaces.
Downstream facilities face similar corrosion
problems but often on a larger scale due to
the oil & gas volumes involved. Downstream
facilities keep spares on hand ready for quick
replacement of a failed part. Often, though,
spares are stored outside on open racks and
subject to corrosion.
Thousands of aboveground storage tanks
risk corrosion on tank bottoms and need to
be protected against possible leakage. Basic
facility assets such as boilers, coolers, pumps,
valves, engines, insulated pipes, and structural
steel are also at risk during mothballing or
facility construction.
Ways to the means
Steps to prevent corrosion are not necessarily
difficult, if the proper precautions and proper
technology are used. By active vigilance and
the use of VCIs, corrosion can be reduced in
a cost-effective, often more environmentally
friendly manner than is otherwise the case.
VCIs are commonly made of organic salts of
carboxylic acids. They work as mixed inhibitors
to protect against both anodic and cathodic
reactions of a corrosion cell. In use, VCI inhibi-
tor molecules vaporize from a source material
until they reach equilibrium in an enclosed
space. The VCI molecules are attracted to and
adsorb on metal surfaces to form a hydropho-
bic layer that protects the metal from interac-
tion with corrosive contaminants. When the
enclosure is opened, the VCIs will dissipate
from the surface, leaving the metal corrosion-
free and ready to use. On the other hand,
if the space is only temporarily opened and
enough source material remains, the protec-
tive layer will replenish on the metal surface
and protection will continue after the openings
are closed again.
Because of their vapor activity, VCIs work in
multiple phases. Like traditional contact corro-
sion inhibitors that are added to liquids, they
can dissolve and protect metal surfaces in
contact with the liquid, including, for example,
the insides of a pipe or tank below the sur-
face of the fluid. VCIs also can protect metal
surfaces in the void space above the fluid and
at the vulnerable interface where the air and
fluid meet.
VCIs protect against micro-corrosion and
corrosion creep. Many coatings rely on zinc,
chromates, and other heavy metals to work.
However, the large particle sizes of these
substances leave gaps in the coating that can
allow corrosion to start in micro-cavities and
more easily spread. VCIs protect against this
and discourage corrosion spread if the coating
is marred by a scratch or dent.
VCIs can be incorporated into other medi-
ums such as liquid forms for pipes and tanks,
powder forms for void spaces, packaging
materials for wrapping equipment, removable
or long-term coat-
ings, foams, and
papers. Versatility
allows for a tailored
approach that consid-
ers length of protec-
tion and ease of
removal.
Applications
in oil & gas
A sound corrosion
plan preserves
assets in all three
sectors of the oil
& gas industry. A
variety of application
methods may be
used to develop a spares layup strategy Figure 2: VCI molecules
that requires very little labor and time to evaporate from a source,
fill an enclosed space, and
re-commission. Across all oil & gas sectors,
adsorb on metal surfaces to
a common application method is equipment
protect them from corrosion.
shrink-wrapping using polyethylene film
containing VCIs. The film is made to different
durability levels depending on the indoor or
outdoor storage situation. Foaming or fogging
are added as needed based on the volume
of the space being protected. Equipment
stored in this manner can be unwrapped and
re-commissioned relatively quickly, typically
without the need to clean off traditional
petroleum-based coatings that may be
classified as hazardous waste. VCI film can
be recycled and in some cases turned into
new film. This is useful for standby layup of
spare equipment as well as for long-term
mothballing of entire plants.
These methods are preferable to traditional
layup strategies, such as potentially dangerous
nitrogen blanketing or dehumidification sys-
tems that require monitoring and a constant
source of electricity.
Upstream structural corrosion
To protect against exterior structural corrosion
in the upstream sector, VCI coatings can be
used in offshore platform layup projects. These
types of coatings protect with a relatively thin
film, making them more versatile and reducing
labor and materials. For internal structural
protection, the addition of waterborne and
powder VCIs proves highly effective. In a
two-year trial inside an offshore platform
OIL&GAS ENGINEERING OCTOBER 2017 • 11
Maintenance of infrastructure assets
Figure 3: Corrosion inhibi-
tor being applied to caisson
legs.
12 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
caisson leg, a reduction in
corrosion rate compared to
the control caisson leg was
demonstrated.
It is important to ensure
electricals and electronics
are in good working condi-
tion, preserved from cor-
rosion. This can be done
by sticking a self-adhesive
cup filled with VCIs inside
an electrical or electronics
enclosure. The VCIs escape
through a breathable lid and
fill the enclosure, forming a
self-replenishing protective
layer on the metal surfaces.
Another option is to spray
electrical panels with a VCI-
enhanced coating formu-
lated for indoor or outdoor
conditions.
The corrosiveness of
downhole drilling operations
is well-known. VCIs have been formulated
into chemistry that can create a persistent
anti-corrosive film barrier in these structures
to protect against water intrusion, pitting, and
corrosive gases. The VCI components of the
chemistry provide additional protection for
any portions of the downhole structure not in
direct contact with the fluids. It can be used in
both sweet and sour conditions, that is, low or
high hydrogen sulfide concentrations.
Firefighting systems aboard offshore rigs
are another critical point of protection. These
systems often rely on water pumped directly
from the sea, which is highly corrosive. If cor-
rosion occurs between testing periods, the
system could malfunction when it is needed.
Systems using VCIs have been devised to pro-
tect against corrosion of these critical firefight-
ing devices.
Midstream pipeline protection
Early corrosion protection of newly manufactured
pipes is an important step for maintaining
pipelines in good condition from the start. This
can be done by fogging pipe internal diameters
with a waterborne VCI, capping the ends with
VCI film, and coating the outer diameters
with a waterborne VCI coating that can be
removed or left in place as desired. Weld-site
coatings reduce the time and effort welders
normally require to obtain a clean welding
surface. Coating can be washed off with an
alkaline cleaner (preferably containing flash
corrosion inhibitors), leaving the welder with a
clean surface. The same protection strategies
apply to pipes already onsite once cleaned of
the typical buildup of dust and debris.
On an in-service pipeline, the technology
has the potential to protect the pipe against
internal corrosion on 360 degrees of the
inside diameter as the fluid flows through the
pipe. This comprehensive protection poten-
tial is due to VCI multi-phase characteristics.
A traditional corrosion-inhibiting additive in
liquid gas or oil streams would only protect
the pipe walls in contact with the oil or gas.
Here, protection of the entire pipe-wall cir-
cumference is achieved.
Environmentally friendly pipeline casing
fillers have been developed that protect the
annular void spaces between pipelines and
their casings. The gel filler is a unique alterna-
tive or backup to traditionally used cathodic
protection because it protects with or with-
out the presence of an electrical current. The
vapor action allows VCIs to migrate under dis-
bonded coatings and provide corrosion pro-
tection to inaccessible and recessed surfac-
es. Development of the method was inspired
by the request of a North American pipeline
corrosion engineering group. The technology
has been patented in the U.S. It also can be
used in other tubular structures.
Downstream strategies
Downstream layup strategies are like
those already described for spares layup.
Preservation of the many spare parts that
may be lying on outdoor racks is an important
step to downstream asset preservation. This
is a growing trend, and many major oil & gas
facilities today are preserving everything from
the smallest screws to the largest equipment
using films, coatings, emitters, and fogs.
When the parts are needed, it is easy to
unwrap them, recycle the film, and install or
re-commission the parts.
Oil & gas facilities also include aboveground
storage tanks that require protection from
corrosion on tank bottoms. Risks from corro-
sion include leakage and environmental con-
tamination but can be countered using VCIs
found to be compatible and even synergistic
with cathodic protection (CP). VCIs injected
beneath the tank bottom work to protect
areas not in contact with the CP’s conductive
electrolyte, while in certain cases the CP may
enhance the effectiveness of the inhibitor.
VCIs can be added to tank pads before con-
struction or injected below existing in-service
or out-of-service storage tanks.
Downstream systems such as piping or
electronics benefit from proactive corrosion
protection. VCIs can be injected into insulated
piping to protect against so-called corrosion-
under-insulation. Emitters added to electrical
and electronic instrument boxes can be a
simple protection against the extra costs of
electrical repairs, malfunctions, or downtime.
Coatings can be used on a variety of struc-
tures and equipment.
Industry changes
Corrosion is everywhere in the oil & gas
industry. Fortunately, practical methods for
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protection of assets are available today that
were once overlooked. VCIs enable more
thorough protection in void spaces using
vapor-phase action. They enhance coatings
performance by protecting against micro-
corrosion, and reduce need for materials
that must be disposed of as hazardous
waste. Instead, they are typically recyclable
or easy to remove and discard. They
preserve important assets during common
waiting periods prior to construction or
when a volatile market warrants layup.
They have forged important ground in the
layup of equipment for major oil & gas
companies globally and will continue to be an
important source of providing cost-effective
preservation to the industry.
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n recent months, Canada’s National Energy
Board (NEB) has expanded the scope of its
previous safety advisory and draft order regard-
ing the quality assurance of pipeline materials.
In late 2015, the Transportation Safety Board
of Canada (TSB) released a pipeline investigation
report on a 2013 gas pipeline rupture incident that
concluded the pipeline failure was due to the pipe-
line operating beyond its temperature design limits.
However, during the investigation, the TSB also
noted that fittings used on that pipeline contained
materials that did not meet the appropriate speci-
fications. While these fittings were not the inci-
dent’s direct cause, they raised a red flag and the
NEB began investigating the issue immediately.
The NEB is an independent federal regulator of
several parts of Canada’s energy industry, includ-
ing pipelines, energy development, and trade.
It does so in the public interest, with safety as
its primary concern. At the moment, it also is
embroiled in a controversy concerning the review
of the proposed Energy East pipeline.
Unfolding narrative
In February 2016, the NEB issued two safety
advisories and an order that required NEB-
regulated companies to identify and report on
purchased and installed pipeline components
that contain material properties that do not
meet standard associations’ requirements.
Subsequently, the NEB became aware of additional
quality issues associated with pipeline fittings.
According to Reuters, the push for a shift
in standards for pipeline parts came after
TransCanada Corp and Enbridge Inc. discovered
some that they were using were substandard.
The NEB in April warned about parts from
Tecnoforge, a subsidiary of Italy’s Valvitalia SpA,
and South Korea’s TK Corp., but did not name the
companies using them.
TransCanada and Enbridge said in separate
statements that they acted immediately and pro-
actively after discovering the issues and that all
their pipes were safe.
14 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
In April, the NEB issued an amended safety
advisory and order. The amended advisory
expands the scope of the previous one by nam-
ing additional manufacturers whose components
did not meet requirements. The draft order will
require NEB-regulated companies to identify com-
ponents fitting this description, confirm they are
safe, and take appropriate mitigation measures.
Impact assessment
The NEB’s Onshore Pipeline Regulations Section
23 of 23 requires regulated companies to conduct
pressure testing on all pipe and fittings before they
can be connected to a pipeline system. In all cases
fittings are pressure-tested to at least 25% above
maximum operating pressure.
The NEB expects regulated companies to
demonstrate a proactive commitment to continual
improvement in safety, security, and environ-
ment protection, and to promote a positive safety
culture as part of their management systems. To
support these expectations, the draft order will
require companies regulated by the NEB to:
• Verify components having material properties
not meeting required specifications.
• Provide a timeline to conduct engineering
assessments that demonstrate the safety of
identified pipeline components installed in
operating pipelines having material properties
not meeting the required specifications.
• Provide a timeline to revise the company’s
quality assurance program, as required under
section 15 of the NEB Onshore Pipeline
Regulations, which is aimed at preventing
the installation of pipeline components with
material properties not meeting the required
specifications.
• The company’s accountable officer must file a
written confirmation certifying that the engineer-
ing assessments have been completed and the
quality assurance program has been revised.
After reviewing the received comments and
making changes where appropriate, the NEB will
finalize the draft order. OG
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Environment combines domain
expertise and digital technologies
Dover Energy Automation announced an enterprise solution
it says has the power to simplify challenges that executives
face while evaluating equipment reliability and efficiency.
Windrock Enterprise provides remote visibility of an entire
fleet of assets. This is a dramatic improvement compared
to the previously limited and incongruent views of data col-
lected from singular pieces of equipment whose connection
methods isolated them from the remainder of the fleet.
Essentially, from any computer or mobile device in the
world, enterprise stakeholders with proper credentials will
have on-demand access to a modern and intuitive dashboard
where they can gain crucial insights about asset health.
Visibility enables executives to make more informed deci-
sions based on key performance indicators. This metric-based
decision-making can help unlock widespread optimization
opportunities across the enterprise.
Windrock Enterprise uses Microsoft Azure IoT
Technologies. The solution also leverages the Azure
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service
(PaaS) to provide IoT solutions in the rigorous world of
industry. OG
Rugged tablet is built for
performance and security
The Getac A140 fully rugged tablet is equipped with a
14-in., 1,000 nit sunlight-readable display, available Intel Core
i5 and i7 processors, dual hot-swappable batteries for con-
tinuous use, and a suite of security features. The A140 is a
robust, purpose-built, rugged tablet for industry. The optional
multifunction hard handle serves as a support stand and
cradle when working and an effective way to grab-and-go
when time is critical.
“With the introduction of the A140, customers will now
have access to the largest fully rugged tablet we have
ever produced. The ability to quickly see more data on the
screen is exactly what our customers have been looking for.
Advanced security features, fast performance, and an outdoor
viewable screen make the A140 one of our most exciting
launches,” said Scott Shainman, president of Getac. OG
16 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
Field-data capture solution enhances
back-office collaboration
P2 Energy Solutions announced the release of P2 Field Operator 1.0,
which combines field-data capture and operations management software
with mobile capabilities to simplify field operators’ daily challenges of
managing large portfolios of remotely located wells and equipment.
P2 Field Operator enables quick data validation, image capture, and
seamless collaboration between the field and back office. By connect-
ing key stakeholders across the field and back office, P2 Field Operator
allows operators to reduce deferments and improve operational efficien-
cies by identifying and reporting production problems faster. In fact, stud-
ies show that with P2 Field Operator, time spent on field data capture and
reporting activities can be reduced by 40% or more.
When combined with operational intelligence capabilities, P2 Field
Operator makes pumping by exception possible by giving operators the
insights needed to prioritize tasks and routes. For example, if two wells
are down at the same time, pumpers can decide which one to attend
to first based on surveillance rules that monitor the collected data and
initiate alerts. Operators can then deviate from the prescribed route and
focus on the wells that need more urgent attention. OG
Openness and extensibility allow
intellectual property infusion
Schlumberger unveiled the DELFI cognitive E&P environment, which
enables collaboration across exploration and production (E&P) teams,
leveraging digital technologies for security, analytics, machine learning,
high-performance computing (HPC), and the Internet of Things (IoT), to
improve operational efficiency and deliver optimized production at the
lowest cost-per-barrel. The DELFI environment strengthens integration
among geophysics, geology, reservoir engineering, drilling, and produc-
tion domains. The openness and extensibility of the DELFI environment
will enable Schlumberger customers and software partners to add their
own intellectual property and workflows in the environment.
“With the launch of the DELFI environment, we deployed an E&P
data lake on the Google Cloud Platform comprising more than 1,000 3-D
seismic surveys, 5 million wells, 1 million well logs, and 400 million
production records from around the world, demonstrating a step change
in scalability and performance,” said Ashok Belani, executive vice presi-
dent, technology, Schlumberger.
As an example, in the Gulf of Mexico, Schlumberger processed high-
resolution wide and full azimuth seismic data over a 100,000 km2 area in
the DELFI environment. Scalable HPC on Google Cloud Platform enabled
high-resolution depth imaging using reverse-time migration and full-
waveform inversion technologies, resulting in a significant reduction in
project turnaround time.
Schlumberger also introduced the DrillPlan digital well construction
planning solution, the first step in the DELFI cognitive E&P environment.
The solution is part of a fully integrated well construction offering, which
transforms planning and execution performance, and enhances the
efficiency and quality of every well drilled. The DrillPlan solution lever-
age the digital technologies of the Microsoft Azure and the Azure Stack
hybrid cloud solution. OG
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Cased-hole evaluation
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system is for enhanced
oil recovery
Weatherford International announced the
release of the Raptor 2.0 cased-hole evalu-
ation system. The Raptor 2.0 system, which
has been tested and proven in more than 200
field runs, combines a pulsed-neutron wireline
logging device with advanced petrophysical
workflows, a wide range of ancillary products,
and support from a team of experienced pro-
duction petro-physicists to provide actionable
reservoir data.
The Raptor wireline logging tool features a
five-detector array, which makes the system
250% more sensitive than traditional, two-
detector pulsed neutron tools. By providing
high-fidelity oil-water and gas-liquid saturation
measurements, the Raptor 2.0 system enables
operators to increase their reservoir knowledge
during completion, production, and rejuvenation
operations. This knowledge can then be lever-
aged to increase hydrocarbon recovery.
“Today operators are only able to identify
and recover a fraction of the oil in their reser-
voirs. Our new Raptor 2.0 system helps clients
look behind the casing to identify the type,
location, and amount of hydrocarbons in their
reservoir, so they can realize the full potential
value of their asset,” said Olivier Muller, vice
president of wireline and testing services at
Weatherford. OG
18 • OCTOBER 2017 OIL&GAS ENGINEERING
Integrate seismic workflow and decision-making
for optimal production
Emerson Automation Solutions launched the latest version of its reservoir characterization
and modeling software, Roxar RMS 10.1. Through advances to the seismic-to-flow simulation
workflow and versatile decision-support tools, Roxar RMS 10.1 supports optimal decision-
making and greater ease of use and performance for improved productivity.
“RMS 10.1 delivers significant improvements across the geophysics, geology, and reservoir
engineering domains; provides highly accurate models and reliable simulations; and ensures
that operators make the right field planning and reservoir management decisions for optimal
production,” said Kjetil Fagervik, vice president of Roxar Software product development and
marketing, Emerson Automation Solutions.
RMS 10.1 introduces extended functionalities within the seismic domain, bridging the gaps
between seismic interpretation and geological modeling. Displays allow users to co-visualize,
compile, and analyze data from multiple sources. Users experience increased performance
through more responsive and faster views, and greater interoperability through the Roxar appli-
cation programming interface. RMS 10.1 now transfers data from the Petrel software platform
to RMS in a one-step
procedure.
Roxar RMS
reservoir modeling
software is a geosci-
ences and reservoir
engineering platform
for seismic inter-
pretation, well-log
interpretation and
correlation, mapping,
geo-modeling, grid-
ding, and flow simulation. The software enables operators to integrate their data in one place
as a means to improved productivity their workflows. OG
Remote direct-monitoring system for flares
Zeeco Inc., maker of combustion and environmental equipment, announced the industrial
flare monitoring system FlareGuardian, which meets key U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) requirements for ensuring flares such as those used in a typical petroleum refinery meet
mandated emission standards and operate as efficiently as possible.
“The industry has long recognized the known shortcomings of indirect flare monitoring
methods, and that knowledge, combined with the new EPA standards and a compliance dead-
line of January 2019, drove the development of a new flare combustion efficiency (CE) mea-
surement and monitoring method,” said Brian Duck, global business manager, flare systems,
Zeeco Inc.
This method for flare monitoring has been proven accurate through a series of large-scale
validation tests. The technology, known as video imaging spectro-radiometry (VISR), is an
advanced multi-spectral Infrared imager that directly and remotely monitors flare performance.
In addition to the measurement of CE, VISR also measures and reports the level of smoke in
the flare flame day or night to provide the flare operator with a real-time tool to optimize flare
performance, resulting in less assist fuel consumption, more efficient combustion, and lower
overall flare emissions.
Previously, flare operators had been limited to indirect flare monitoring options including gas
chromatograph, calorimeters, flare gas flow meters and monitoring, and steam/air controls.
The direct monitoring system eliminates the ongoing maintenance and operational costs
inherent to indirect monitoring methods and can be installed while the flare is in-service. OG
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