UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM,
MEETING THE CHALLENGE.
Ours is an uncertain science in an environment as potentially aggressive and dynamic as upstream oil and gas. CAPCIS services are focussed at some of the key challenges facing the upstream oil & gas industry today:
PRODUCTION CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS
The
development of reserves with complex production
chemistries, in harsh physical environments and
remote locations emphasises the need to manage the
interaction between production fluids, materials
of construction and operating environments. More >>
ROBUST COST EFFECTIVE DESIGNS
The potential economic impact of material selection and the need to assure system integrity emphasises the need for independent materials expertise, the auditing of contractor philosophies, designs and operational procedures during FEED; and the independent qualification of chemicals for inhibition and materials for pipelines and flexible risers. More >>
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Managing the risks of production constraints through changing production characteristics or design incompatibilities is crucial, particularly within a high oil price environment. More >>
INTEGRITY ASSURANCE
Integrity of oil and gas infrastructure requires a better fundamental appreciation of the risks and their origins if integrity management strategies are to be effective. This applies to both new developments as well as existing infrastructure, particularly in mature provinces where changing ownership and extended life push operations beyond the original design envelope. More >>
SUBSEA FOCUS
Many of the key issues described above manifest themselves in the subsea systems of oil and gas developments. It is here that the impact of production chemistry is most prominent; where the current condition of infrastructure is most uncertain, where the cost implications of material selection are highest and where the importance of effective inhibition is crucial. CAPCIS services pervade all aspects of subsea design and operations. More >>
