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Oiltech Investment Network
The Oiltech Investment Network has been launched by a number of leading global investors, including Chevron Technology Ventures, Energy Ventures, Epi–V, Lime Rock Partners, SEP, Shoaibi Group and Viking Venture. The pioneering network is managed by OTM Consulting |
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Technology Identification and Realisation for Energy Efficiency in E&P (TIREE)
TIREE is the oil and gas industry network for technology identification that reduces emissions in E&P. The network launch meeting was held in Aberdeen on the 27th April 2010 |
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MCS-DCS Interface Standardization Network (MDIS)
The MCS-DCS Interface Standardization (MDIS) network has formed with involvement from key industry players in the subsea controls area, topsides specialists and oil companies. Standardisation of the interface simplifies implementation of data communication links, whilst increasing the data quality. Using the network group as a collaborative resource to the industry, it is able to facilitate information exchange in furthering development of the standard MCS-DCS interface |
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EPNanoNet
Through its extensive interactions with the upstream oil and gas industry, OTM has identified the need for a pan-industry network linking the nanotechnology and E&P industries. Through a combination of facilitated workshops, a dedicated website, a moderated communication forum, and regularly organised events, EPNanoNet aims to bring together individuals and organisations actively interested in the application of nanotechnology within the E&P sector. Clients: Baker Hughes, Carbo Ceramics, Chevron, Eni, Weatherford |
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Subsea Well Intervention Network (SubWIN)
OTM manages SubWIN - which was originally conceived by Chevron and Statoil who believe operators and service companies need to work together to realise the vision of "effective and efficient subsea well intervention". The objective of SubWIN is to share experiences and lessons learnt, transfer learning's between regions, communicate details of new techniques, disseminate operators' expectations for the future, identify current technical and commercial barriers and potential solutions, and provide a focal point for ongoing industry discussions. Clients: Aker Solutions, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Hess, Statoil, Titanium Engineers, Welltec, Wild Well Control |
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Produced Water Re-Injection Operational Network (PWRI OPNet)
OTM conceived, launched and manages PWRI OPNet - an operator only network which meets twice a year for a day and a half meeting. The network aims to address the operational issues within the produced water re-injection system. Through managed workshops, a dedicated website, a moderated communication forum and regular organised events the members will discuss issues and pinpoint solutions to resolve their operational problems. Clients: BP, DONG, Nexen, OMV E&P, RWE Dea, Shell, Statoil |
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Blockage Avoidance in Subsea Injection and Control Systems (BASICS)
The BASICS JIP was established following an initiative between UMF (Umbilical Manufacturers Federation) and the SUT (Society for Underwater Technology), which brought the importance of the issue to the fore within the industry. The aim of the JIP is to prevent blockages from occurring in subsea chemical injection and control systems. Clients: Baker Hughes, BP, Cameron, Castrol, Champion, Chevron, Clariant, ConocoPhillips, EON Ruhrgas, FMC, JP Kenny, Maersk, MacDermid Canning Ltd, MI Swaco, Nexen, RWE Dea, Shell |
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Passive Inflow Control Technology (PICT)
OTM conceived, launched and manages the PICT network - a worldwide operator/ contractor network. The objective of PICT is to promote knowledge sharing and lessons learnt regarding different technological approaches, applications and experience amongst members and to stimulate the development, commercialisation and uptake of new technologies in this area. Clients: AGR, Baker Hughes, BP, Chevron, Marathon, Packers Plus, Petrowell, Reslink, Shell, Tejas, Tendeka, Weatherford, Woodside |
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Intelligent Completions on the Net (ICON)
OTM initiated & launched ICON (Intelligent Completions on the Net) - a pan-industry collaborative project to develop a complete knowledge resource on intelligent completions. At the core of the project are installations databases on IWC systems & sensors, enabling improved design choices to be made by operators. Suppliers gain feedback from end users on technology needs, equipment performance and market demand. Clients: Baker Hughes, BG Group, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, RWE Dea, Shell, Statoil, WellDynamics |
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Subsea Instrumentation Interface Standardisation (SIIS)
OTM manages SIIS – the global pan-industry collaborative initiative to define and implement a standard for ‘plug & play’ subsea instrumentation interfaces. OTM's tasks include co-ordinating and facilitating the large pan-industry group of panel members, providing a secretariat, organising seminars and working groups to reach consensus on the way forward, collating critical issues and existing standards and developing recommendations. Clients: Aker Solutions, BP, Cameron, Chevron, ClampOn, Cormon, Deutsch, Dril-Quip, FMC, Framo, GE Sensing, GE Oil & Gas, Halliburton, JP Kenny, Matre Instruments, Oceaneering, Paine Electronics, Petrobras, Presens AS, QinetiQ, Roxar Flow Measurement, Scan-Sense, Schlumberger, Shell, SICOM AS, Siemens, SkoFlo Industries, Solartron, Statoil, Teledyne DGO, Total, Woodside |
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Intelligent Wells Interface Standardisation (IWIS)
OTM manages IWIS - the global pan-industry collaborative initiative to develop standards for interfacing intelligent downhole equipment with subsea control systems. The initiative has been successful in proposing an amendment to ISO standards (in publication) and maintains the IWIS Recommended Practise in support of the standard. OTM's tasks include co-ordinating and facilitating the large pan-industry group of panel members, providing a secretariat, organising seminars and working groups to reach consensus on the way forward, collating critical issues and existing standards, developing recommendations and publicising the initiative. Clients: Aker Solutions, Baker Hughes, BP, Cameron, Chevron, Teledyne DGO, Dril-Quip, Eni, FMC, GE Oil & Gas, GE Sensing, JP Kenny, Luna Energy, National Coupling Company, ODI, Petrobras, Promore, Roxar, Schlumberger, Seacon, Shell, SICOM, Siemens, Statoil, Total, Tronic, Weatherford, WellDynamics, Woodside, Wood Group |
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The Sand Management Network (SMN)
OTM manages the SMN - which was originally conceived by The Robert Gordon University, and now includes 10 operators and 16 contractors/ universities. The objective of the SMN is to promote knowledge sharing and lessons learnt regarding different technological approaches, applications and experience amongst members and to stimulate the development and uptake of new technologies. Clients: Baker Hughes, BG Group, BP, Chevron, DECC, Expro, Halliburton, Heriot-Watt University, IESL, Maersk, Marathon, Merpro, Petro-Canada, Robert Gordon University, Sand Monitoring Services, Schlumberger, Senergy, Shell, Statoil, Total, Tracerco, University of Aberdeen, University of Cambridge, Weatherford, Wood Group, Woodside |
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The Expandable Technology Forum (ETF)
OTM conceived, launched and manages the Expandable Technology Forum (ETF) - a worldwide operator/ contractor network, currently with 32 corporate members. The objective of ETF is to promote knowledge sharing and lessons learnt regarding different technological approaches, applications and experience amongst members and to stimulate the development and uptake of new technologies in this area. Clients: AMEC, Baker Hughes, BG Group, Blade Energy, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, CSM, Eni, Enventure, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, IRIS, Kentucky Oil Tech, Marubeni-Itochu Steel, Petrobras, READ Well, RWE Dea, Saltel Industries, Schlumberger, Shell, Siderca SAIC (Tenaris), Statoil, Sumitomo Metals, Swellfix UK Ltd, TIW Tools, Total, US Steel, Vallourec, Weatherford, Wellbore AS, Welltec |
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The Condition-Based Maintenance Network (CBM)
OTM initiated and manages the CBM Network, which exists to establish, promote and share best practices and lessons learnt amongst its members. It is primarily focused on the upstream oil and gas sector, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) ranging from platform topsides dynamic (e.g. rotating) and static applications, to seabed and downhole systems. The objectives of the network are to increase production, reduce long-term OPEX, optimise maintenance costs, and improve H, S and E practices, through measurement and improvement of CBM techniques and practices, increased awareness and understanding of CBM and its business value throughout the industry, and identification and reporting of best practice guidelines. Clients: AMEC, ConocoPhillips, GE Energy Services (Bently Nevada), John Crane Asset Management, Marathon, Nexen, Robert Gordon University, University of Agder |
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The Geopressure Management Network (GMN)
OTM conceived (with ENI), launched and manages the Geopressure Management Network (GMN) currently comprising 11 oil company members with the aim of sharing knowledge in the management of formation pore pressure for exploration and drilling. The GMN is an operator-only network which meets twice a year for two day network meetings, where experience is shared and new technology is tabled. Each network meeting has a technical topic focusing the discussions and presentations. The GMN website provides an e-forum and documents library enabling effective communication between members during the interim periods. Clients: BG Group, BP, ConocoPhillips, DONG, ENI, GDF Suez, Maersk, OMV, Shell, Total, Wintershall |
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The Facilities Engineering Association (FEA)
OTM conceived and launched the FEA - a European operator/ duty holder network with a focus on upstream oil and gas facilities technology. The main objective of the FEA is to improve access to and use of facilities technology. The forum provides members with the opportunity to share innovative new ideas as well as experience and lessons learnt (regarding different technological approaches, applications and experiences), as well as helping to stimulate new technology development within the facilities area. Clients: BG Group, BP, Chevron, CNR, ConocoPhillips, Maersk, Marathon, Petro-Canada, Talisman Energy |
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Subsea Fiber Optic Monitoring (SEAFOM™)
OTM manages SEAFOM™, an international joint industry network promoting the growth of fiber optical sensing in subsea applications. SEAFOM™ was launched in mid-2006 and already has more than 40 corporate members. OTM's tasks include co-ordinating and facilitating the large pan-industry group of panel members, providing a secretariat, organising seminars and working groups for knowledge-sharing and development of guidelines etc, collating operator ‘visions’ and critical issues, and developing recommendations. Clients include: AFL Telecommunications, Aker Solutions, AP Sensing, Baker Hughes, BP, BRUGG Kabel AG, Cameron, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Corning, Deutsch, Diamould, Dril-Quip, DUCO, FMC, Fotech, GE Oil & Gas, Halliburton, J-Power Systems, LIOS Technology, Neubrex, Omnisens, Opsens Solutions, Petrobras, PGS Americas, Prysmian, QinetiQ, Sabeus, Schlumberger, Seacon, Sensornet, SensorTran, Shell, Silixa, Statoil, Teledyne DGO, Teledyne ODI, Total, Tronic, Verrillon, Weatherford, WellDynamics, Woodside, Yokogawa |
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Technology Management Network (TMN)
OTM conceived, initiated and currently manages an innovative Technology Management Network with a membership of 12 major oil companies worldwide. This is a forum in which oil industry strategists and R&D planners share their own experiences and learn from non-oil & gas benchmark companies and academics. The Network meets regularly and through a facilitated process identifies critical success factors and technology management best practice. Different elements within OTM's ‘technology management cycle’ are examined in successive meetings, such as accelerating the uptake of technology, knowledge management, and optimising supplier relationships. Clients: BG Group, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Eni, Marathon, OMV, Petrobras, Shell, Statoil, Woodside |
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The Completion Engineering Association (CEA)
OTM assists the committee of the CEA with development and management of CEA activities. The CEA, which is mainly US-based, promotes knowledge-sharing amongst its members such that the impact of well completions is better understood in the drilling/completions and reservoir community, and also provides a forum to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative technology to build value for member companies. CEA members include 12 oil companies, and associate members include 7 service companies, vendors & universities |
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Drilling Engineering Association (Europe) (DEA (e))
OTM manages the DEA(e) - the Drilling Engineering Association (Europe) - which provides a forum for knowledge and experience sharing and evaluation of key new technologies for drilling applications. OTM provides administration and website management and services include overall co-ordination of activities, development & maintenance of website, and providing a European single point of focus for the association. Clients: Aberdeen Drilling Management, Addax Petroleum, Baker Hughes, BG Group, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, DNV, DONG, Ecole des mines de Paris, Eni, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, Impact Solutions, IRIS, KCA Deutag Drilling, Maersk, Marathon, MI Swaco, National Oilwell Varco, Nexen, Odfjell Drilling, OMV AG, Premier Oil & Gas Services, Repsol, Revus Energy, Robert Gordon University, RWE Dea, Schlumberger, Shell, SINTEF, Statoil, Talisman Energy, Tesco Corp, Total, Venture, Weatherford, Wintershall AG |
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Production Engineering Association (PEA)
OTM manages the PEA which comprises all the major oil companies and provides a forum for evaluation and development of key new production and well technologies. OTM is the overall programme manager for the PEA, co-ordinating its activities, developing and maintaining a major searchable internet website, managing its technology sub-groups (such as the Intelligent Well Completions forum, the Sand Management forum, the Water and Gas Shut-Off forum and the Tight Gas forum) and providing a European single point of focus for the association. Clients: Addax Petroleum, BG Group, BHP Billiton, Cairn Energy, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, DONG Energy, Eni, GDF Suez, INA-Naftaplin, Maersk, Marathon, OMV, Petro-Canada, RWE Dea, Shell, Statoil, Total, Venture Production, Wintershall |
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Network initiation/ management