Project overview
Omega Technical Services' involvement was crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of the waterflood project on the Vito FPU. Our comprehensive commissioning planning and execution management services contributed significantly to Shell's goal of maximizing oil recovery from the Vito field, showcasing our capability in supporting advanced IOR projects in deepwater environments.
Project Timeline
- Vito production platform startup: 2022
- Planned waterflood project FID (Final Investment Decision): Approximately one year after field comes on stream
Field Specifications
- Expected reserves: 300 million barrels
Waterflood Project Scope
- Equipment Addition:
- Installation of additional topsides equipment on the Vito FPU
- Equipment designed for waterflood operations
- Well Development:
- Addition of three new wells
- Initial use: Production wells
- Planned conversion: Water injection wells
Project Objectives
- Maximize oil recovery from the Vito field
- Extend the productive life of the field
- Optimize the use of the Vito FPU
Technical Challenges
- Integrating new waterflood equipment onto an already compact FPU
- Managing the transition of new wells from production to water injection
Services Provided
Omega Technical Services provided crucial support to the Shell Vito Waterflood project:
- Commissioning Planning:
- Developed comprehensive commissioning strategies for the waterflood equipment
- Created detailed plans for integrating new systems with existing FPU infrastructure
- Established timelines and milestones for the commissioning process
- Commissioning Execution Management:
- Oversaw the implementation of commissioning plans
- Coordinated between various teams to ensure smooth integration of waterflood systems
- Managed the testing and validation of newly installed equipment
- Supervised the transition of new wells from production to injection mode
Throughout these services, Omega Technical Services demonstrated:
- Expertise in deepwater oil and gas facility commissioning
- Ability to manage complex, phased project implementations
- Commitment to safety and environmental standards in challenging offshore environments
- Skill in optimizing existing facilities for enhanced oil recovery techniques
