Vladimir Filanovsky

Vladimir Filanovsky Oil Field Profile

Location and Discovery

The Vladimir Filanovsky oil field is located approximately 50 kilometers offshore in the north Caspian Sea, within the Russian sector. It was discovered in 2005 by PJSC LUKOIL.

Geology and Reserves

The field is characterized by a unique geology with highly permeable collectors, which yield record-high initial flow rates. The oil reserves at the Vladimir Filanovsky field are estimated to be about 153.1 million tonnes of oil and associated gas reserves.

Production

Production at the Vladimir Filanovsky field began in 2016. The field has reached a design plateau level of 6 million tonnes of crude oil per year since 2018. The field produces high-quality light, low-sulfur oil.

Infrastructure

The development of the field has been carried out in several phases:

• Phase 1 (2016): Includes an Ice Resistant Fixed Platform (IRP), Living Quarters Platform (LQP), the Riser Block (RB), and Central Processing Platform (CPP).
• Phase 2 (2017): Additional IRP and LQP to support the annual plateau production level of 6 million tonnes.
• Phase 3 (2019): Commissioning of a wellhead platform (miniplatform).

The infrastructure is designed to optimize field development using an integrated model based on the intelligent field concept, which enables efficient management of the field.

Technologies and Operations

LUKOIL employs advanced well drilling and completion technologies, including bilateral horizontal wells equipped with high-tech intelligent inflow monitoring devices. This ensures effective control of reserves recovery in each borehole.

Synergies and Integration

The field's infrastructure generates considerable synergies for LUKOIL's other Caspian projects. For example, the production start-up at the Vladimir Filanovsky field enabled oil shipments from the Yu. Korchagin field via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline system, reducing transportation costs. The output from the V. Grayfer field is also planned to be delivered for treatment to the Vladimir Filanovsky field's CPP before being exported via the CPC pipeline system.

Hydrocarbons Processing and Export

The oil produced at the Vladimir Filanovsky field is processed at the Central Processing Platform (CPP) and then exported onshore through the 1,500 km Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) system. The CPC ensures fair selling prices that reflect the high quality of the crude oil. Associated petroleum gas is supplied to the Stavrolen oil and gas chemical complex for further processing into marketable gas and petrochemical products.

Economic and Regulatory Aspects

The field benefits from a special tax regime provided by the government, which results in higher margins per barrel at the production stage. The beneficial location and access to the CPC pipeline system also help in saving on transportation costs.

Environmental Considerations

LUKOIL is committed to environmental safety while developing the field. The company adheres to the “zero waste” principle, conducts satellite monitoring, and uses technologies aimed at the reproduction of bioresources.

In summary, the Vladimir Filanovsky oil field is a significant project for LUKOIL, characterized by its unique geology, advanced technologies, and integrated infrastructure that supports other Caspian projects, while also ensuring environmental sustainability.