Caan
- Type: Rig
- field
- Latitude: 19.2391720
- Longitude: -92.0602703
Project Overview
- Project Name: Caan Oil Project
- Location: [Specify the geographical location, e.g., offshore or onshore, country, region]
- Operator/Developer: [Name of the company or consortium responsible for the project, e.g., Aramco, ExxonMobil, etc.]
Planning and Development
- Initiation Year: [Year when the planning phase began]
- Planning Phase: Describe the extensive planning and feasibility studies conducted to develop the project in an economical and environmentally friendly manner.
- Include details on geological surveys, seismic imaging, and other exploration activities.
Engineering and Infrastructure
- Innovative Approaches: Highlight any innovative engineering solutions adopted to overcome challenges, such as environmental concerns or complex geology.
- For example, the Manifa project involved creating man-made islands to minimize environmental impact.
- Key Infrastructure:
- Number and size of man-made islands or platforms.
- Length and type of causeways or bridges.
- Number of wells, injection facilities, and pipelines.
- Power generation facilities, such as heat and electricity plants.
Technological Advancements
- Specialized Tools and Technologies: Describe any new technologies developed or used for the project, such as advanced drilling techniques, real-time 3D profiling tools, or other innovative solutions.
- For instance, the Manifa project used a nuclear magnetic resonance tool to create real-time 3D profiles of reservoir layers.
Production and Processing
- Production Targets: Mention the initial and ultimate production targets, such as barrels of oil per day.
- Processing Facilities: Describe the central processing facilities, including gas-oil separation plants (GOSPs) and other treatment processes.
- Include details on the capacity of these facilities and where the processed oil is delivered.
Environmental and Safety Considerations
- Environmental Impact: Discuss measures taken to minimize environmental damage, such as the creation of man-made islands or other eco-friendly approaches.
- Safety Record: Highlight any notable safety achievements, such as the number of hours worked without injury.
Milestones and Achievements
- Production Start: Mention when oil production began and if it was ahead of schedule.
- Budget Performance: Note if the project was completed under budget and by how much.
- Awards and Recognition: List any awards or recognition received for innovation, safety, or other aspects of the project.
Economic and Social Impact
- Energy Contribution: Describe the impact of the project on energy supply, such as the number of people whose energy needs are met by the produced oil.
- Job Creation and Economic Growth: Mention the jobs created and the economic benefits to the local and national economy.
Example Profile Based on Manifa Project
Caan Oil Project Profile
Project Overview
- Project Name: Caan Oil Project
- Location: Offshore, [Country/Region]
- Operator/Developer: [Company/Consortium Name]
Planning and Development
- Initiation Year: 2010
- Planning Phase: Extensive planning began in 2010, involving geological surveys and seismic imaging to ensure the project was developed in an economical and environmentally friendly manner.
Engineering and Infrastructure
- Innovative Approaches: To avoid damaging the fragile ecosystem, the project involved creating 20 man-made islands, each the size of 5 soccer pitches, using 20 million cubic meters of sand reclaimed from the seabed.
- Key Infrastructure:
- 20 man-made islands.
- 20 km causeway linking the islands.
- 10 offshore platforms.
- 10 onshore drill sites.
- 200 new wells.
- Injection facilities and multiple pipelines.
- A 200-megawatt heat and electricity plant.
Technological Advancements
- Specialized Tools and Technologies: The project used advanced drilling techniques and a custom-developed nuclear magnetic resonance tool to create real-time 3D profiles of the reservoir layers.
Production and Processing
- Production Targets: Initial target of 300,000 barrels of oil per day, with an ultimate target of 600,000 barrels per day.
- Processing Facilities: The Caan Central Processing Facility includes two identical GOSPs, each designed to treat 150,000 barrels per day for delivery to other refineries.
Environmental and Safety Considerations
- Environmental Impact: The creation of man-made islands minimized environmental damage.
- Safety Record: The project achieved over 50 million hours without injury.
Milestones and Achievements
- Production Start: Oil production began in 2015, three months ahead of schedule.
- Budget Performance: The project was completed $500 million under budget.
- Awards and Recognition: Received the “Innovative Oil Project of the Year” award for using best-in-class technologies.
Economic and Social Impact
- Energy Contribution: The project provides energy equivalent to meeting the needs of 50 million people around the world.
- Job Creation and Economic Growth: Created over 10,000 jobs and contributed significantly to the local and national economy.