TECHNOLOGYDeveloping Cleaner and Safer Energy

Demiris GeorgeCourse: EnvironmentProf.: G. Gaitatzis

INTRODUCTION

• Oil and Gas industry is a technological driven industry.

INTRODUCTION

• Oil and Gas industry is a technological driven industry.

• Cleaner is Cheaper

INTRODUCTION

• Oil and Gas industry is a technological driven industry.

DrillingExploration Production

• Cleaner is Cheaper

EXPLORATION3D Seismic technology

Acoustic signals are used to make images of theEarth’s subsurface

EXPLORATION3D Seismic technology

Reducing the probability of drilling dry wells Less drilling waste is generated

Benefits

Acoustic signals are used to make images of theEarth’s subsurface

DRILLINGHorizontal Drilling

The drilling of an oil or natural gas well at an angle to the vertical

Hit targets that can not be reached by vertical drilling.

DRILLINGHorizontal Drilling

Benefits

Protection of sensitive environments Fewer wells Smaller footprints Lower waste volumes

DRILLINGSlimhole Drilling & Coiled Tubing

A continuous small diameter tubing

DRILLINGSlimhole Drilling & Coiled Tubing

Reduction of the hole diameter up to 50%

75% less mud consumption and cuttings

75% less well-site area 40-60% lower cost

DRILLINGSlimhole Drilling & Coiled Tubing

Benefits

Lower waste volumes Smaller footprints Reduced noise and visual impacts Reduced fuel use and emissions Protection of sensitive environments

DRILLINGWaste management techniques

Drill a cleaner hole than water-based muds (WBMs)

Generate a lower volume of drill cuttings By Thermal treatment technologies can be

re-used

Synthetic-based muds (SBMs)

Other technological achievements

Carbon Capture and Storage

Cogeneration

Measurement-While-Drilling

Modern Drilling Bits

CHALLENGEReduce of Gas Flaring

Bring gas to market Re-injection

Possible Options

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