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As many of you are aware, DeepStar has been negotiating contracts with Tulsa
University and the TUHFP JIP to co-fund two Phase XI CTRs (11202 Hydrate
Formation in Late Life Conditions; and 11204 Monitoring of Hydrates in Pipelines).
Unfortunately, Tulsa has elected to withdraw their DeepStar work proposals for
these two projects and will not perform this work.
Following some discussion, the following is a recommended path forward.
Copies of these two CTRs are attached. Another potential high value CTR is a
continuation of CTR 10205 at Colorado School of Mines.
CTR 10205 Next Phase - Controlled Hydrate Slurry Transport
Further, CSM in Project 10205 has been studying the impact of THIs and AAs on
hydrates in under inhibited systems (graphically illustrated in the attached). This
first phase of the 10205 project is nearing its end and further funds may be used to
continue this line of research by looking at the impact of natural surfactants on
hydrate inhibitors.
11204
Monitoring of hydrates in pipelines
Flow Assurance
24 months
PROJECT ABSTRACT/OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this project is to identify current technologies that can be implemented, modified or
developed to provide monitoring technologies for hydrates in flow lines.
SCOPE OF WORK:
This project aims at identifying new and/or existing technologies that can be applicable to hydrate
monitoring and demonstrate their feasibility on a laboratory scale. The first phase of the project will
be dedicated to identifying the applicable technologies, i.e. measurement techniques, applicability to
hydrates under multiphase pipe flow conditions, calibration and deployment issues (both field and
flow loops), cost estimates, readiness level... During this phase, contacts with potential partners will
be made. These potential partners may be equipment manufacturers or other institutions. An
evaluation of each technology will then be made and a few promising technologies will be selected
to advance to the demonstration stage on an experimental setup, along with the selected partner.
To be considered in this study, the technologies must be able to provide information such as hydrate
particle sizes, particle concentrations, particle velocities or hydrate slurry velocity, detection and/or
characterization of hydrate deposits at the wall, slurry characterization (viscosity,), changes in
particle counts/velocity/size with time The selected technologies must be able to provide some of
the information above in a pipe flow situation. These technologies should be preferably non-intrusive
and be deployable in a subsea environment with appropriate modifications of designs.
ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES:
The deliverables of this project will include a review of all technologies that may be applicable for
hydrate detection, monitoring and/or characterization. A thorough assessment of the feasibility of a
selected few technologies will be provided number and types of technology trials will depend on
cost and partners.
PROJECT VALUE:
The value of this project is to advance potential hydrate detection, monitoring and characterization
technologies for possible deployment on flow lines and existing flow loops.
$450,000
CTR H
Transient Simulation for HIPPS System
Design
George Shoup BP
713-501-8263
george.shoup@bp.com
George Shoup BP
Technical Champion: (name, company, phone, E-mail)
713-501-8263
george.shoup@bp.com
Flow Assurance
6 months
PROJECT ABSTRACT/OBJECTIVE:
A HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection System) will be an enabler for many subsea
developments with high pressure wells. Paleogene reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)
will require HIPPS and pose unique challenges for flow simulation modeling. Paleogene
GOM reservoirs are located in deepwater, have high pressure zones at great depth below the
mudline, and are composed of low permeability reservoirs that require fracture stimulation to
achieve acceptable production rates. Even with fracturing, the reservoir responds slowly to
changes in pressure at the sand face. The coupled response of the near wellbore to the
flowline system is required for an efficient and cost effective design of HIPPS.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. With DeepStar Participants, agree on HIPPS architecture for study. This will likely
include 2 identical wells with identical reservoir models, a fracture definition in the
near wellbore region, wells co-mingled to a single flowline, flowline and SCR to a
floater.
2. With DeepStar Participants, agree on the design basis for the study, including
reservoir properties, fluid properties, fracture properties, flow rates, pressures, sizes
and target MAOP of elements in the system, etc.
3. With DeepStar Participants, agree on a detailed work scope and table of contents for
the final report. Develop a final cost estimate and schedule for the work.
4. Perform steady state and dynamic simulation of the system. Recommend best HIPPS
location, HIPPS trigger pressure, MAOP of flowlines, length of reinforced section.
5. Compare results with the high-fidelity rock model with simple reservoir boundary
condition methods.
6. Develop high-level guidelines for HIPPS modeling for Paleogene wells.
7. With Technical Champion, manage project, call for working sessions as required.
Prepare quarterly updates for the Flow Assurance Committee.
ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES:
Final report which includes:
Technical package explaining simulations and results
OLGA models
HIPPS guidelines
Recommendation for additional work
PROJECT VALUE:
$40K
$40K
$80K
$25K
$40K
$225K
$225,000
Flow Assurance
Est. Duration of CTR Given in Months:
18 months
PROJECT ABSTRACT/OBJECTIVE:
The main objective of the project is to develop a technique for recovering KHI from aqueous
solutions containing MEG. This will facilitate using a combination of MEG+KHI, reducing the
amount of MEG required and/or extending the production life of a reservoir. The separation of KHI
from MEG stream will allow efficient re-generation and re-use of MEG. The recovered KHI could
also be potentially re-used, at least partially.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Developing chemical technique in separating base polymer from aqueous MEG solutions
2. Simulating MEG regeneration using an existing Ebulliometer, measuring the amount of
polymer deposited
3. Evaluating hydrate inhibition characteristics of recovered KHI
4. Re-combining base polymer and evaluating the hydrate prevention characteristics
5. Applying the above techniques to various commercial KHI formulations
ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES:
A detailed technical report which documents the results of this work program, in addition to
monthly status reports and quarterly presentations.
PROJECT VALUE:
Cost:
Personnel:
Staff time
$156k
Materials /
Equipment:
$30k
Facility:
$20k
3 Months:
3 Months:
3 Months: