A4 - Xodus Group

Technical Capability
Wells
Xodus’ uniquely integrated capabilities
deliver wells on time, within budget
and to the highest safety standards.
We manage complex projects for E&P
operators around the world with tailored,
integrated solutions.
Technical Capability
Wells
Contents
03Introduction
05 Drilling Project Management
06 Drilling Engineering
07 Project Experience
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Introduction
Drawing on the specialist skills of our
Intelligence
Xodus’ uniquely integrated
capabilities deliver wells on
time, within budget and to
the highest safety standards.
We manage complex projects
for E&P operators around
the world with tailored,
integrated solutions.
geoscientists, engineers and commercial
Our integrated business model enables
analysts, together with the resources
us to attract and retain the brightest
of other Xodus Group teams whenever
consultants and engineers in all our
necessary, our wells team helps clients
specialist fields. This enhances the
to plan, manage and support major
reliability of our services and solutions,
drilling programmes from exploration
and means we bring formidable intellectual
and appraisal, through development and
resources to bear on your projects.
production, to abandonment.
Interfaces
Integration
There are many kinds of interface in the
As a client, you benefit from the integration
energy sector. The most crucial of all is
that characterises Xodus Group as a
the human interface. Many of our team
whole. Our team members work in close
members are recognised industry leaders,
collaboration, sharing data, maximising
with years of knowledge and experience
opportunities and managing risks. Better
to place at your disposal, backed by a
still, we add value based on the continuous
significant investment in reputation.
feedback loop between back-room
design and analysis, and hands-on well
Our client relationships are based on
management and operational support.
continuity of experience, as trust earned
We bring a unique, multidisciplinary
at the design and conception stage
approach to bear on your well design,
builds long-lasting bonds through the
implementation and operational
construction, installation and operational
challenges, taking responsibility for your
stages. In turn, this has stimulated an influx
entire drilling programme.
of engineering talent that feeds practical
experience back into our design service.
Independence
Unlike many other consultancies, Xodus is
Our services are delivered by specialists
fully independent. You don’t have to worry
who focus on ensuring that your business
about conflicts of interest, because we
objectives are understood and met
focus on finding the right solutions to meet
throughout:
your specific needs. Our independence
› Well design
means we make impartial recommendations
› Rig selection
with no hidden agenda. You benefit from
› Drilling engineering and supervision
the reassurance that comes from knowing
› Operations
that our tight-knit group of specialists is
› Well site geology
focused on end-to-end optimisation of your
› Training and mentoring of client
systems and asset lifecycle.
personnel for high-risk operations n
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Technical Capability
Wells
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Drilling Project
Management
Planning
Execution Xodus has a suite of policies, procedures,
Xodus’ complete range of integrated
technical tools and methodologies based
services are geared to successful
One of Xodus’ core
competencies is drilling
project management.
on extensive experience. These are
completion, specifically:
customised for your particular requirements
› Integration with subsurface disciplines,
and well type – considerably reducing
the inherent financial and safety risks
involved. All eventualities are considered
operations and asset management,
technical safety and risk management
› Health, safety and environmental
Our people have diverse backgrounds
and extensive contingency planning
spanning the theoretical, analytical and
is undertaken rather than assuming
› Drilling management and supervision
practical, giving us the ability to take any
‘everything will go well’.
› Well-site supervision including well
solution from a conceptual stage all the
way to execution.
site geology, operations geology, well
Key activities during the planning stage:
› Establishing a team of dedicated and
You benefit from:
› Technical expertise from a single, highly
integrated source
› Reduced number of interfaces
› Shorter project lead times
› Design and analysis expertise supported
by construction experience
› Parallel design and procurement
capability, reducing procurement lead
times
› A blend of local knowledge and
international operating and management
standards
› Full support for wells project teams from
other Xodus Group resources.
management and supervision
competent people in key positions.
› Structured planning with extensive upfront engineering, risk and contingency
planning
› Identifying a suitably equipped rig
that is fully inspected and set up for
performance
› Training focused on ‘how to stay out of
trouble’
› Developing a good understanding and
relations with local regulators
› Identification and proper use of detection
tools and practices
› Establishing communications systems
that promote team work amongst all
stimulation, completion and workover
operations
› Online reporting for each drilling and well
service
› Supply chain and logistics management
(land and marine) and supervision
› Training of all levels of personnel, with
special emphasis on HP/HT
› Real-time cost and schedule
management, information and
projections
› Inspections and audits to confirm
compliance with policies and procedures
› Liaison with regulators ensuring
compliance
› Contingency planning and emergency
response management.
disciplines
We use the Xodus Value Process (XVP) &
› Early engagement of the key service
Crucial support services such as
Stage Gate System through the planning
suppliers to bring them into the
pore pressure, mud and cementing,
and execution stages.
integrated team
environmental and waste management,
› Supply chain management with strong
focus on Quality Assurance (QA) on
blow-out modelling and well flow dynamics
are provided by our in-house resources n
equipment
› Establishing HSES policies, procedures
and working practices, including training
› Tendering and contracts management
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Drilling Engineering
Our capabilities are founded on the
Our flexibility means we can undertake
Xodus personnel have
extensive experience in
maturing the definition
of reservoir drilling plans
through the early stages of
the asset lifecycle up to full
investment sanction.
following skills and expertise:
discrete drilling tasks as part of a client-led
› Drilling project management techniques
initiative or integrate our multidisciplinary
and integration with other disciplines
› Pore pressure prediction and
management
› Mud system design and specification
including environmental considerations
› Cuttings disposal planning
› Casing scheme design and specification
› Directional drilling design and
specification
› Data acquisition planning
› Design of completions and stimulation
programmes
› Rig selection and specification
In each of the early stages our role entails
the design of the next phase of wells
› Risk assessment and contingency
planning
coupled with providing inputs to the
› Techniques for HP/HT and deepwater
assessment of the viability of an eventual
› Cost and schedule estimates for both
development.
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individual wells and programmes.
operations management capabilities to
fully run a drilling programme aligned with
your business objectives; liaising closely
on progress, key issues, decisions and
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Project Experience
Company
Country
Field
Onshore/
Offshore
Average
Depth (ft)
HP/HT
BH Press
(psi)
BH Temp
(deg F)
Drilling Project Management
Sasol
Mozambique
Mupeji
Offshore
13,000
No
6,000
220
Tullow
Kenya
Block 10
Onshore
12,000
No
–
250
Africa Oil Corp
Kenya
Bogal
Onshore
16,000
No
8,500
270
Africa Oil Ethiopia
Ethiopia
El Kuran
Onshore
14,000
No
8,000
250
Canmex
Somalia
Shabeel
Onshore
12,000
No
7,000
275
Cadogan
Ukraine
Pokrovska
Onshore
18,800
No
17,000
250
Crescent
UAE
Sharja
Onshore
18,000
No
13,000
325
Medoil
Tunisia
M’Sala
Offshore
10,000
No
7,000
250
Cadogan
Ukraine
Boryinia
Onshore
18,000
Yes
18,000
350
Crescent
Kurdistan
Chemcamal
Onshore
11,500
Yes
11,000
250
Crescent
Kurdistan
Khormor
Onshore
11,500
Yes
11,000
250
PEL
Pakistan
Jamali
Onshore
11,000
No
9,000
250
Coastal
Thailand
Songkhla
Offshore
10,000
No
5,000
330
Cairn
Bangladesh
Hatia
Offshore
13,000
No
8,000
280
RAK
Oman
Jebal Hafit
Onshore
18,000
Yes
18,300
350
Cairn
Bangladesh
Magnama
Offshore
15,000
Yes
14,000
330
RAK
Oman
Hamewal
Onshore
12,000
No
9,800
250
RAK
Oman
West Bukha
Offshore
15,000
No
12,000
300
Dubai Petroleum
UAE
Fateh
Offshore
20,000
Yes
18,000
410
Tullow
Ethopia
S. OMO
Onshore
13,000
No
7,000
220
Sasol
Mozambique
M10
Offshore
15,000
No
7,000
220
Geoenpro
India
Kharsang
Onshore
9,000
Yes
10,000
200
Sasol
Canada
Shale Gas
Onshore
16,000
No
5,500
220
Euroil
Cameroon
Etinde
Offshore
14,600
Yes
12,000
380
Crescent
Kurdistan
Khormor
Onshore
11,500
Yes
11,000
250
Urals
Russia
Dulisma
Onshore
9,000
No
7,000
250
Pemex
Mexico
Tlahuan
Offshore
17,000
Yes
14,000
350
Genel
Kurdistan
Miran
Onshore
15,000
No
5,000
225
Folawiyo
Nigeria
AJE
Offshore
12,500
No
7,000
220
KEC
Iraq
Block 9
Onshore
14,500
No
10,000
200
Cameroon
Entinde
Offshore
14,000
Yes
11,500
238
USA
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Well Engineering
Well Engineering & Training
Euroil
Rig Upgrade
Crescent
Audit & Verification
BP
Worldwide
The projects listed above were delivered by Prime Energy which was acquired by Xodus Group in 2013.
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Offices in:
Aberdeen
Abu Dhabi
Ahmedabad
Anglesey
Chennai
Dubai
Services:
Integrated Services
Total Field Development
Integrated Projects
Integrated Asset Support
Management Consultancy
Subsurface
Geoscience
Reservoir Technology
Production Technology
Wells
Drilling Project Management
Drilling Engineering
Subsea & Pipelines
Study / Concept / FEED
Detailed Design
SURF Product Delivery
Specialist Operational Support
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Production Assurance
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Flow Assurance
Integrated Production Modelling (IPM)
Production Chemistry
Software Engineering
Process & Facilities
Process Engineering
Operational Support
Structural Engineering
Facilities Engineering
Technical Safety & Risk
Safety Engineering & Loss Prevention
Safety Management Systems & Audit
Reliability Engineering & Management
Value, Decision & Risk Management
Vibration Engineering
Vibration Risk Management
Simulation
Measurement & Investigation
Vibration Control
Oslo
Perth
Southampton
Integrity
Integrity Management Systems
Technical Integrity Assurance
Pressure Systems & Pipelines Integrity
Materials & Corrosion
Well Integrity
Process Safety, Reliability & Availability
Environment
Environmental Survey & Data Management
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Environmental Engineering
Compliance Management
Performance Improvement
Low Carbon
Offshore Wind
Marine
Carbon Capture & Storage