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Basis of Design
Contents
ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................... 4
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Company Profile .................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Background ............................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Regulatory Requirements and Relevant Legislation .............................................. 5
2.0 PROJECT LOCATION ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Field ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Nearby Infrastructure ............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Market .................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 RESERVOIR AND FLUID DATA .................................................................................... 8
3.1 Reservoir Structure ................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Reservoir Pressure and Temperature ................................................................. 10
3.3 Reservoir Fluid Properties ................................................................................... 10
3.4 Formation Water .................................................................................................. 11
3.5 Hydrate Dissociation Curve ................................................................................. 11
3.6 Production Chemistry .......................................................................................... 12
3.7 Well Performance Data ........................................................................................ 13
4.0 DRILLING ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Maximum Well Step-out ....................................................................................... 15
5.0 GENERAL SUBSEA ..................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Design Life ........................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Existing subsea infrastructure .............................................................................. 16
5.3 Trawling / Fishing ................................................................................................. 16
5.4 Shipping ............................................................................................................... 16
5.5 Intervention Philosophy ....................................................................................... 16
5.6 Future Development ............................................................................................ 16
5.7 Fabrication ........................................................................................................... 16
5.8 Installation ............................................................................................................ 17
6.0 EXISTING PLATFORM ................................................................................................ 18
6.1 Arrival Conditions ................................................................................................. 18
6.2 Produced Water Disposal .................................................................................... 18
7.0 PRODUCTION DATA ................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Production profile ................................................................................................. 19
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ABBREVIATIONS
NW North West
WA Western Australia
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.2 Background
Project Z is a joint venture between the operator and 4 other partners.
Investment Company
Overseas Energy Company, customer for LNG from gas
Competing Energy company with other assets in the area. Currently investing heavily in
other projects in the area.
Minor non-oerating energy company
Company Z will be the operating partner while other joint venture associates have a range of
involvement from minor capital investment to significant stakeholder arrangements which dictate
the requirement for due diligence reviews.
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The relevant legislation relating to Western Australian waters can be found within: Western
Australia Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 (WA).
Australia is considered a stable political climate.
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2.1 Field
The project is located off the North West coast of Western Australia approximately 140km
offshore from Dampier, North West Australia. The first phase of development consists of two
reservoirs, Reservoir A and B. Water depth is between 90 and 120 m.
2.3 Market
An international customer base is being explored in South East Asia for all gas and liquid
products. Alternatively, the gas produced from the field may be utilised in the domestic market
via the existing Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline.
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Reservoir A
Reservoir B
Platform
5km
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The reservoir structure is indicated in Figure 3-2, showing local structural high points which are
the preferred well target locations.
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3.1.5 Porosity
The average porosity of the reservoir rock is calculated to be 11%.
3.1.6 Permeability
The average permeability of the reservoir rock is calculated to be 2000 millidarcy.
3.1.7 Compartmentalisation
The reservoirs are bisected by several faults, resulting in a high level of compartmentalisation.
3.3.1 Composition
Composition for the two reservoirs is given below:
Nitrogen 1.5 1
Methane 80 83
Ethane 7 6
Propane 3 3
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C6 0.5 0.4
C7+ 4 2.5
A 56
B 50
3.3.3 API
The API Gravity of the fluids is 55 for Reservoir A and 58 for Reservoir B.
3.4.1 Quantity
Minimal formation water production is expected during early production. Zones with connectivity
to the aquifer will likely rapidly begin to produce water during late field life. The maximum Water
Gas Ratio (WGR) will be limited only by operability of the well and subsea system. A preliminary
estimate of 150 bbl/MMscf has been provided by subsurface.
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3.6.1 Wax
The following wax properties have been determined from laboratory testing of condensate
samples from Reservoirs A and B:
A 24 0
B 18 -6
Reservoir A B
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3.6.3 Corrosion
CO2 content is low, approximately 1.5% for Reservoir A and 2.2% for Reservoir B.
Moderate levels of H2S have been recorded in fluid samples to date, and internal pipeline
corrosion is anticipated to be an issue if carbon steel is selected.
3.6.4 Sand
Sand production quantities are uncertain but significant sand production is not anticipated.
Sand control should be allowed for.
3.6.5 NORMS
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMS) should be considered in the design.
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4.0 DRILLING
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5.4 Shipping
A large amount of shipping traffic is present in the area, servicing the export of oil and gas, salt,
iron ore and other minerals from the nearby ports of Dampier, Point Sampson and Port
Headland
5.7 Fabrication
Based on a preliminary assessment of capability and cost performed by the Company, all major
infrastructure is expected to be manufactured in South East Asia. Lead times for long lead items
and the impact on the installation schedule should be considered.
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5.8 Installation
There is not anticipated to be any restrictions on the availability of any particular installation
vessel type.
Unless shown to be economically advantageous to mobilise elsewhere (e.g. Darwin or
Singapore), due to proximity, mobilization is expected to be from the nearby port of Dampier
(150 km from field). Accordingly all items required for offshore installation shall be required to be
transported to Dampier prior to mobilization.
It is similarly assumed that storage at Dampier may be required, depending on the fabrication
and installation schedule. Any EFAT and SIT required would also be assumed to be performed
in Dampier.
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7.1.1 Reservoir A
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7.1.2 Reservoir B
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Reservoir A Reservoir B
Topsides CAPEX $0.3 billion per 100 MMscfd over 400 MMscfd
Reservoir A Reservoir B
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0 1.00
1 0.93
2 0.87
3 0.82
4 0.76
5 0.71
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Platform
Reservoir B
Reservoir A
5km
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