Statoil : Contract for improved recovery on Johan Sverdrup

The significant data generated by this system is considered a key input to enable Statoil to deliver on its digital roadmap for the field.

'We see great potential with PRM on Johan Sverdrup in terms of improved visualization, modelling and eventually also predictive analytics,' says Eli Eikje, head of Petroleum technology for Johan Sverdrup. 'This should give us improved precision in our well locations, help us better control production and injection, but should also contribute with information about the condition of wells and subsea infrastructure - which is critical for a field with a 50-year lifespan,' continues Eikje.

With a recovery ambition of 70%, Johan Sverdrup will become one of the fields in the world with the highest recovery factor. Statistics from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate shows that average recovery from the NCS is at 46%.

'The NCS is world leading in terms of resource recovery. Johan Sverdrup is drawing on the experiences of giants like Statfjord, Gullfaks, Oseberg, Snorre og Troll. And PRM will lay the foundation for future recovery initiatives such as infill wells, water and gas injection, but also in the area of digitalization,' says Digre.

The frame agreement with Alcatel Submarine Networks also includes opportunities for future collaboration around technology development and solutions to further maximize the potential from the PRM system.

The frame agreement also includes an option to extend seismic coverage to include the southernmost part of the Johan Sverdrup field.

The decision to install PRM at Johan Sverdrup meets an authority requirement set in the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO).

Statoil has previous experience with PRM on the Snorre and Grane fields, also on the NCS.

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