Chemistry in the Oil Industry VII

by Balson, T.; Payne, G.; Dunlop, J.; Reid, P.; Craddock, H. A.; Frampton, H.

• ISBN13: 9780854048618
• ISBN10: 0854048618
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Summary

This book is the latest in a series of respected volumes that provides an up-to-date review of some of the major chemistry topics related to the oil and gas industry. Divided into four sections, it looks in turn at the latest developments in environmental issues, new technology, applications and flow assurance. This reflects the increasingly important role for chemical technologies in offshore, deep-water and challenging environments, allied to developments of low environmental impact chemistry. Regulatory strategies are also discussed, from both the governmental and operational perspective. Overall, "Chemistry in the Oil Industry VII" presents the latest information on developments in the modern oil industry, which will have an impact on future cost-effectiveness and efficiency. It will be a valuable resource for professionals and consultants within the industry, as well as government agencies and laboratory staff.

Table of Contents

Environmental Issues
An Overview of the Harmonised Mandatory Control System	3	(18)
L. R. Henriquez
Impact of the OSPAR Decision on the Harmonised Mandatory Control System on the Offshore Chemical Supply Industry	21	(10)
M. Thatcher
G. Payne
The Development and Introduction of Chemical Hazard Assessment and Risk Management (CHARM) into the Regulation of Offshore Chemicals in the OSPAR Convention Area; A Good Example of Government/Industry Co-operation or a Warning to Industry for the Future?	31	(13)
I. Still
Bioaccumulation Potential of Surfactants: A Review	44	(12)
P. McWilliams
G. Payne
Alkylphenol Based Demulsifier Resins and their Continued Use in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry	56	(11)
P. Jacques
I. Martin
C. Newbigging
T. Wardell
New Technology
Use of Enzymes for the In-Situ Generation of Well Treatment Chemicals	67	(16)
I. D. McKay
R. E. Harris
Electrically Conductive Oil-based Mud	83	(13)
M. A. Tehrani
C. A. Sawdon
S. J. M. Levey
The Use of Surfactants to Generate Viscoelastic Fluids	96	(11)
R. Franklin
M. Hoey
R. Premachandran
Function and Application of Oilfield Chemistry in Open Hole Sand Control Completions	107	(15)
L. George
L. Morris
S. Daniel
B. Lungwitz
M. E. Brady
P. Fletcher
Effective Topside Chemical Detection via a Novel Antibody Engineering Technique	122	(9)
K. A. Charlton
G. Strachan
A. J. Porter
S. M. Heath
H. M. Bourne
Using Electrochemical Pre-treatment for the Protection of Metal Surfaces from the Formation and Growth of Calcium Carbonate Scale	131	(12)
A. P. Morizot
S. Labille
A. Neville
G. M. Graham
Applications
The Challenges Facing Chemical Management: A BP Perspective	143	(6)
S. Webster
D. West
The Development and Application of Dithiocarbamate (DTC) Chemistries for Use as Flocculants by North Sea Operators	149	(14)
P. R. Hart
Optimising Oilfield Oxygen Scavengers	163	(17)
A. J. McMahon
A. Chalmers
H. Macdonald
Enhancing Reliability, Performance and Environmental Acceptability of Subsea Hydraulic Production Control Fluids, a True Chemistry Challenge	180	(9)
R. Rawntree
R. Dixon
Reservoir Drilling Fluids: An Overview of Current Technology and New Potential Developments	189	(13)
D. A. Ballard
G. A. Sawdon
A Chemical Packer for Annular Isolation in Horizontal Wells	202	(11)
B. Lungwitz
K. S. Chan
R. Rolovic
F. Wang
D. Ward
Increased Oil Production from Wet Wells in Sandstone Reservoirs by Modifying the Relative Permeability	213	(10)
R. J. R. Cairns
Flow Assurance
Life Cycle Management of Scale Control within Subsea Fields and its Impact on Flow Assurance, Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea Basin	223	(31)
M. M. Jordan
K. Sjuraether
I. R. Collins
N. D. Feasey
D. Emmons
New Methods for the Selection of Asphaltene Inhibitors in the Field	254	(10)
H.-J. Oschmann
The Development of Advanced Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitors	264	(13)
B. Fu
Prediction and Solution of Asphaltene Related Problems in the Field	277	(10)
S. Asomaning
A. Yen
Subject Index	287