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.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
OFF515
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
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.
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
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
Digital written exam, with the possiblity to submit handwritten answers.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Yihan XingHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse teacher:
Muk Chen OngMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Development and Operation of Offshore Gas Fields (E-OFF700_1) | 5 |
Offshore Field Development (OFF516_1) | 5 |