Development of several applications for the UK’s 33rd offshore licensing round
We were involved with preparation of several applications for licences offered in the UK’s 33rd offshore licencing round. All these…

We have experience from a range of development projects across the APAC region. Some of the highlights are listed below:
Shwe (Offshore Myanmar, Daewoo/POSCO).
This was a gas development project where we participated in the development feasibility studies and managed all aspects of the ensuing development drilling project which included drilling of both platform and subsea wells as well as several exploration and appraisal wells.
Zawtika (Offshore Myanmar, PTTEP)
The Operator had discovered a significant gas field offshore Myanmar and had defined a base field development case which first phase included an integrated production platform and a second phase which required one or more additional wellhead platforms. As sensitivity the Operator wanted to thoroughly investigate an alternative second development phase which incorporated subsea wells rather than additional wellhead platforms. We provided drilling, completions and subsea technology input (well designs, time & cost estimates, optimum well locations, schedule) to a study group led by Technip producing a comprehensive evaluation of the subsea development option.
Chim Sao and Dua (Offshore Vietnam, Premier Oil).
The Operator had discovered a mid-sized oil field in around 90 m water depth and wanted to investigate a range of development drilling options for wells placed in two separate structures. Using in-house developed software models, we investigated a range of drilling and development options involving both 1 and 2 wellhead platforms and several optional subsea wells. A comprehensive drilling feasibility study (well designs, rig options, time &cost estimates, schedule) was prepared, and this provided input to the integrated pre-FEED study that started shortly thereafter.
Rong Doi Moi (Offshore Vietnam, KNOC)
The Operator had previously developed the Rong Doi gas field using an integrated production platform. It engaged to study group to investigate various options for development of the adjacent Rong Doi Moi gas prospect. We provided drilling, completions and well intervention input (well designs, time & cost estimates, risks & mitigation measures, schedule) to a study group led by Upstream Advisors. The study investigated several options for development of the Rong Doi Moi prospect using relatively simple subsea wells and also development by drilling of complex ERD wells from the existing platform with several well paths considered due to the presence of a potentially troublesome fault between the platform and the target prospect.
Dai Nguyet and Sao Vang (Offshore Vietnam, Idemitsu)
The Operator had discovered two fields in 155 m of water offshore Vietnam, and we were engaged to perform a Drilling Concept Screening Study to assist with identification of the optimal development concept for the fields. The study covered offset well reviews, conceptual drilling and completions designs, rig options, recommendation for cost optimum drilling centres, time and cost estimates, schedules and identification of key risks and mitigation measures.
Calauit (Offshore Philippines, Blade Petroleum)
The Operator had acquired a marginal previously produced and abandoned offshore oil field where new seismic had shown that a commercial re-development of this field could be feasible. We were engaged to evaluate and recommend field development options. Our work covered well designs, flow assurance, evaluation of rig, platform and FSO options, time & cost estimates, scheduling and development of a comprehensive financial model for the development and operations. The recommended concept incorporated an innovative phased approach to minimize commercial risk and maximise overall project NPV.