bp is expanding the use of new technologies at the Shah Deniz field for drilling complex wells and achieving more efficient recovery of reserves, said Giovanni Cristofoli, bp’s regional president for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye, during the session titled “Leaders’ Speeches: Leaders’ Perspectives on Energy Transformation and Future Strategies” at the Baku Energy Forum, APA-Economics reports.
According to him, technology delivers real results only when combined with the right approach and qualified human resources.
Cristofoli said that the new wells being drilled at Shah Deniz are among the most complex in the industry. For this reason, the company has applied Controlled Mud Level technology at the field for the first time.
“This technology makes it possible to regulate the pressure of the drilling fluid inside the well with great precision. If the pressure is too high, drilling fluid may be lost into the formation. Conversely, if the pressure is too low, gas and liquids from the reservoir may flow out of the well uncontrollably,” he noted.
According to the bp official, drilling operations at the Shah Deniz field require exceptional precision because the pressure window is very narrow.
Cristofoli stressed that the implementation of the new technology enables more efficient recovery of reserves at the field and allows additional resources to be brought into production.
“Large reserves, continued investment, advanced technologies and the development of local human capital will ensure that Shah Deniz remains a key pillar of energy security for decades to come,” he added.
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