DRAUGEN

• Latitude: 64.3129
• Longitude: 7.78416
• Norwegian Coast
• Offshore Terminal in Norway

Location: Norway

Draugen is an offshore oil field located in the Norwegian Sea, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) off the coast of Norway. Operated by A/S Norske Shell, Draugen has been a pioneer in the development of offshore oil extraction in the region since it began production in the mid-1990s. Here is a detailed description and specification of the Draugen offshore terminal:

Description

Location:

• Norwegian Sea, about 150 kilometers north of Kristiansund, Norway.

Field Discovery and Development:

• Discovered in 1984 by Shell.
• Development Concept: Concrete Gravity Base Structure (GBS)
• Drilling Depth: Approximately 250 meters (820 feet)

Production Start:

• Began in October 1993.

Operational Lifespan:

• Originally projected for around 20-25 years, but ongoing assessments and upgrades have extended the production life.

Specifications

Facility Type:

• Concrete Gravity Base Structure (GBS) supporting a topside production facility.

Platform:

• A mono-hull type design with a single storage cell in the GBS.

Reservoir:

• The reservoir lies in the Rogn Formation, which primarily consists of sandstone.

Water Depth:

• Operational depth of 250-300 meters.

Production Capacity:

• Oil Production: Approximately 225,000 barrels per day at peak production.
• Facilities: Equipped for processing, storage, and offloading of crude oil.

Export:

• Oil is exported via shuttle tankers that load the crude oil directly from the platform.

Subsea Infrastructure:

• Draugen field includes numerous subsea templates and wellheads tied back to the main platform.

Accommodations:

• The platform includes living quarters for operational staff. Designed to house up to 110 personnel.

Safety Features:

• Compliance with Norwegian safety standards and regulations.
• Equipped with lifeboats, firefighting systems, and other emergency response facilities.

Environmental Considerations:

• Measures in place for minimizing environmental impact, including technologies for reducing emissions and handling potential oil spills.

Technology and Innovations

Production Technology:

• Use of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• State-of-the-art drilling and re-completion techniques to maximize output from existing wells.

Digitalization:

• Implementation of digital technologies for monitoring and optimizing production and ensuring safety.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS):

• Studies and plans for integrating CCS to minimize carbon footprint.

Power Supply:

• Moves towards electrification from the mainland to reduce emissions from gas turbines typically used for power generation on offshore installations.

Recent Developments

• As of the latest updates, Shell and partner companies continue to invest in maintaining and optimizing Draugen, ensuring it remains a critical asset in Norway's offshore portfolio.
• The implementation of the Draugen Infill program to drill additional wells to sustain and increase production levels.

Partner Companies

• A/S Norske Shell (Operator)
• Other joint venture partners may include Petoro, DNO, and OKEA, depending on share ownership and asset sales/purchases.

Decommissioning

• Future decommissioning plans are being developed in accordance with Norwegian regulations and best practices to ensure environmental protection and safety.

The Draugen field remains a landmark project in the history of oil extraction in Norway, noted for its technological innovation and contribution to Norway's economy.