Standard operating procedures (SOP) development

Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for upstream operations is essential to optimize performance, ensure safety, and achieve regulatory compliance in reservoir, production, and drilling activities. Our consultancy services include:

ThEC provides our clients with the following SOPsservices:

• • • Reservoir Management SOPs:
      • • Define workflows for reservoir characterization, well testing, and data acquisition.
        • Establish protocols for reservoir simulation and modeling to improve recovery factors.
        • Develop guidelines for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
    • Production Optimization SOPs:
      • • Draft procedures for artificial lift system design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
        • Provide guidelines for production data monitoring, allocation, and analysis.
        • Establish protocols for handling flow assurance issues, such as hydrate or wax prevention.
    • Drilling Operations SOPs:
      • • Create detailed guidelines for well planning, casing design, and BHA selection.
        • Develop procedures for kick detection, well control, and pressure management.
        • Provide operational SOPs for drilling fluids, cementing, and bit optimization.
    • Compliance and Best Practices:
      • • Align SOPs with API, ISO, and local regulatory standards.
        • Incorporate industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
    • HSE Integration:
      • • Establish HSE-specific SOPs for drilling and production activities, including incident reporting and risk assessments.
        • Develop emergency response protocols tailored to upstream activities.
    • Implementation and Training:
      • • Train reservoir engineers, production staff, and drillers on SOP adherence.
        • Use simulations, flowcharts, and workshops to enhance understanding.
    • Periodic Updates and Reviews:
      • • Adapt SOPs to reflect new technologies, data insights, and changing regulatory requirements.
        • Schedule regular reviews to ensure alignment with operational goals.