Miraah Presentation at the Oman Energy & Water Conference Miraah - A New Frontier In Solar Energy for Enhanced Oil Recovery Dawood Al Qassabi Head of New Technology - PDO 1
Oman oil production 2
Revitalized Oman oil production Enhanced oil recovery increased energy use 3
PDO’s Changing Business Environment Production energy intensity is rising Gas is a scarce commodity 2013 Oman Gas Consumption: 39 bcm (PDO’s Oil Recovery methods vs. Time) 100 % Tertiary Energy (2015): 0.2-0.4 boe/bbl Secondary Energy (2015): 50 % 0.12-0.2 boe/bbl Domestic gas consumption will continue to Primary increase as a result of economic growth Reduced consumption in oil field operations Energy (2015): will provide options to monetise gas in- 0.02-0.04 boe/bbl 0 % country or through exports 2015 2025 2035 4
PDO Gas/Energy Conservation Reduce Flaring Reduce Consumption Improve compressor availability Reed Beds (bio-saline agriculture) Evaporation (salt winning) Compressor sparing Gaslift replacement with ESPs AP flare recovery Replace gas turbine driven equipment Micro-turbine trial Improve Energy Efficiency Alternative Energy Sources Co-generation of steam and power Solar generation of steam Gas breakthrough controllers Solar power South Oman Improve power plant / grid efficiency Solar power MAF car parks LED lighting 5
Amal EOR: 5.5k Ton/d Steam (7 OTSG’s) Steam Generation Plant (7 OTSG’s) Bulk of plant locally manufactured Amal Beam Pumps 6
Why? Back out gas fired steam generation Why Solar? Key success factors • Solar can reduce gas used at heavy oil • Economy of scale fields up to 80% • Flawless project execution • Gas saved is freed for higher value uses • Innovation through R&D programme • Diversify economy and create new jobs 7
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2012 Solar Steam Pilot: A Harsh Environment Pilot Objectives • Understand the maintenance and operability of a solar steam system, in addition to the standard Capex and Opex economic criteria • Provide insight into solar energy for: • Power generation • Pre-heating water before feeding into conventional boiler • De-salination
Solar Steam Pilot Results • 50 t/d steam pilot (100 bar pressure) • Reduced gas requirements • Local (new) industry opportunity • First steam: 12/2012 • On time, on budget • Zero lost time injuries • 98% uptime • Exceeded performance target 10
Meet Miraah 11
Miraah: Towards 6k Ton Of Steam Per Day
Impact On Energy And Environment
Thank You 14
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