STUDY GROUP 1.1 (SG 1.1)
STUDY GROUP 1.1 (SG 1.1)
Recent advances in exploration and production of natural gas
Scope and Purpose
Pursuing the work initiated during 2006 - 2009 triennium, Resources and Reserves estimations of both conventional and unconventional natural gas will be updated according to IGU regional distribution from published data. Variances will be assessed and their driving factors identified.
Analysis of global and regional exploration key indicators statistically, in terms of efforts (investments, wells drilled), results (success ratios, volumes discovered) and updated screaming curves for significant gas provinces. Global trends for specific areas with significant contribution for mid/long terms gas supply will be highlighted.
The study will focus on E&P activity for assessing, developing and producing new gas resources issued from deep horizons (beneath already producing ones) as well as frontier areas. New hotspots and indirect exploration techniques will be described with typical case studies.
Where are the current exploration hotspots and, what are the likely future E&P trends in new plays? Review of recent development technologies and standards linked to gas development based on typical examples for both conventional and unconventional gas.
Technology trials on real field will be highlighted (high resolution seismic, tracers etc) as well as techniques having strong implications on sustainable development and environment preservation.
? Review of recent development technologies and standards linked to gas development based on typical examples for both conventional and unconventional gas.Technology trials on real field will be highlighted (high resolution seismic, tracers etc) as well as techniques having strong implications on sustainable development and environment preservation.