Offshore Field Development (OFF515)

This course gives an overview of the offshore industry and an introduction to methods and technologies relating to the development of offshore oil and gas fields. The course starts with the framework and the subsurface design basis and covers elements of marine technology, systems design, functionality and design of production facilities, platform concepts, subsea solutions, pipelines, cost estimation, principles for project execution, and assessment of uncertainty, economic analysis and decision criteria.

This is illustrated by examples from the Norwegian continental shelf and other areas where such activities take place.


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

OFF515

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course gives an overview of the offshore industry and an introduction to methods and technologies relating to the development of offshore oil and gas fields. This is illustrated by examples from the Norwegian continental shelf and other areas where such activities take place.

The following topics are covered: historical background and development, information relating to petroleum resources and production, definitions relating to exploration, reservoir characteristics, drilling and well technology, methods and technologies relating to field development, design basis, systems design, functionality and design of production facilities, platform concepts, subsea solutions, pipelines, estimation of capital expenditure and operating expenditure, principles for project execution, economic analysis, risk assessment and decision criteria.

The course consists of 20 modules. One text document and one presentation will be made available for each module via Canvas. The language is English.

Learning outcome

After the courses the student shall:

  • Understand the business drivers in the offshore oil and gas industry
  • Understand the importance of a value chain perspective
  • Understand the importance of multidiscipline work
  • Be aware of the variety of technical solutions that can be used
  • Be aware of limitations and feasibility issues of specific solutions
  • Understand that the suitability of specific solutions depends on the circumstances

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Knowledge within mathematics and mechanics (theory of elasticity, static and dynamic analysis) corresponding to requirements for master students.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 3 Hours Letter grades Valid calculator

The exam comprises three tasks based on documents made available on Canvas during the course. Each of the three tasks has the same weight.

Coursework requirements

Exercise 1, Exercise 2, Exercise 3, Exercise 4
Compulsory work: 4 written exercises to be submitted and approved.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Yihan Xing

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course teacher:

Muk Chen Ong

Method of work

Lectures and exercises that have to be submitted for approval.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Development and Operation of Offshore Gas Fields (E-OFF700_1) 5
Offshore Field Development (OFF516_1) 5

Open for

Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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