Offshore Field Development (OFF516)
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
OFF516
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
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.
There will also be more details into marine technology: Design parameters for marine structures (Wind, wave current, Stability of floating units, Mooring of floating units), Construction and installation of platforms, Different fixed and floating platform concepts (Design basis and functional requirements, Design principles, Dynamic behaviour, Platform selection).
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
- Understand different types of marine technologies used in offshore field development
- Understand different types of methods used for the construction and installation of platforms
- Understand the different fixed and floating platform concepts
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Approved, basic calculator |
Digital written exam, with the possibility 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 (OFF515_1) | 5 |