Specifics of the research program for offshore fields: The case of the Piltun-Astokh oil and gas condensate field of the Sakhalin II project

Abstract

This paper describes some features of data gathering program for offshore field with comparison to onshore field-analogue. The findings are based on well and reservoir management experience that was gained during the Piltun-Astokh field development operated under the Sakhalin II project. The paper describes general elements of well and reservoir management system and current snapshot of data gathering and research activities on the Piltun-Astokh offshore field. Additionally, data gathering and analysis life cycle is described, and the importance of integrated data analysis is noted.