Hydrocarbon exploration to exploitation west of Shetlands

• Main Authors: Cannon, S. J. C., (Editor), Ellis, D. (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : The Geological Society, 2014.
• Series: Geological Society special publication ; no. 397.
• Subjects: Petroleum > Geology > North Atlantic Ocean.; Hydrocarbons > North Atlantic Ocean.; Natural gas > Geology > North Atlantic Ocean.; Hydrocarbon reservoirs > North Atlantic Ocean.; Petroleum > Prospecting > North Atlantic Ocean.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781523122561; 1523122560; 9781862396523; 9781862396524; 1862396523
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (229 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
• ISSN: 0305-8719
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

This volume addresses the challenges facing explorers and developers alike in a region that is becoming a major focus of the petroleum industry in the United Kingdom, Faroes and North Norway. Several West of Shetland fields are still in the appraisal phase almost a decade after discovery. Sub-volcanic exploration risks remain high: sub-volcanic structural traps are imaged poorly, and so the geophysical community is responding with the application of latest technology. The more simple reservoirs might not be large enough to prompt informed and speedy development decisions; larger fields might have a combination of complexities, requiring a phased approach to the development. Infrastructure has been slow to arrive and planned developments have been subject to dramatic swings in fiscal regime ranging from special allowances to unexpected tax increases. Environmental challenges are significant when moving into more remote, deeper water. The perception of these challenges by the third parties has become much more acute. To sustain its right to operate, the industry has to demonstrate safe drilling operations and appropriate response capability with government agencies.