Progress and Prosperity-English - Kuwait Oil Company

Progress & ProsperityHISTORICAL INSIGHTKuwait Oil Company (KOC) was established in 1934under joint ownership agreement between the Anglo-IranianOil Company, now known as British Petroleumand Gulf Oil Corporation known today asChevron. The company was given free concessionrights to explore and produce oil in state of Kuwait.Exploration activities began soon after; surface geologystudies and gravity surveys were conducted.In 1936 KOC drilled the first exploratory well innorth Bahra area but the results were not encouragingenough to continue.In 1938 oil was discovered in Burgan well–1. Duringthe following years, eight exploration and appraisalwells were drilled which established “Burgan” asone of the largest producing oil fields in the world.However, drilling and production operations weresuspended due to the eruption of World War II. Afterthe end of the war in 1945, operations were resumedand the eight drilled wells produced at a rateof 30,000 bpd. Surface facilities, pipe lines, exportingfacilities… etc had been constructed and Kuwait wasready for new era of prosperity.In June 30, 1946 His Highness the late Sheikh AhmadAl-Jaber, then Amir of Kuwait, inaugurated the firstshipment of oil when he turned the silver wheeledvalve to start loading of the first flow of oil onto the12,000 tonne “British Fuzilier” tanker.Following the early success, more appraisals anddevelopment well were drilled in Burgan field to increaseproduction. In 1951, explorations operationswere extended into Magwa and Ahmadi ridge area,oil was discovered and production began from theMagwa field in 1953.Exploration activities continued in the following yearsleading to the discovery of Raudhatain field in northKuwait and Minagish field in west Kuwait in 1955.In 1974 a partnership was ratified by Kuwait NationalAssembly giving 60% control of the operationsand facilities of KOC to the State of Kuwait whileremaining 40% were divided equally between BPand Gulf.4

In 1975 the Kuwait government assumed full ownershipof the company.In 1980, it was about time to organize the oil sector.Kuwait petroleum Corporation (KPC) was establishedby an Amiri Decree.KOC was given the responsibility of on-shore offshoreexploration, drilling, development, and productionof hydrocarbon in the state of Kuwait.In 1981 KOC conducted an on-shore off-shore 2Dseismic survey for development and explorationobjectives. This was followed by successful drillingprogram to increase production from the discoveredfields. In 1983 KOC commenced its first off-shoreexploration drilling. Four prospects were drilled usingAl-Baz rig with no economical discoveries but oilshows were reported.Between August 1990 and February 1991, nearly80% of KOC producing wells, installations and facilitieswere destroyed in the wake of the Iraqi invasion.Their complete restoration in less than four years wasachieved as result of the remarkable level of cooperationbetween KPC subsidiaries, and in tribute toKuwaiti National pride.H.H the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah personally capped Burgan 118 on November6, 1991, 18 months ahead of international forecast.This was the result of more than 700 oil wells setablaze by the Iraqis. The first post-liberation shipmentof 1.64 million barrels of crude oil left Kuwaitin July 1991, by September of the same year newwells were under construction and crude oil productiononce again exceeded the two million barrels perday level by February 1993.The strategic goals of KOC were to increase oil andgas reserves and production. Plans were establishedfollowing the liberation. In 1995 extensive explorationand development programs were designed.Thousands of 2D, 3D and 4D Seismic data were acquiredover the whole land area, Bubiyan Island andtransition zone. In December 30 of the same yearthe company signed a contract with Chinese PetroleumCorporation to build gathering centers 27 and28 in west Kuwait. In January 9, 1996 two rotaryplatforms were constructed.In March 1997, the Ahmadi Park was renovated,decorated and reopened under the patronage ofthen Ahmaid governor Sheikh Ali Jaber Al-AhmadAl-Sabah. In March 1998, Ahmadi sports day was recelebratedafter the company has rebuilt the sporting,entertainment and social facilities.5

Progress & ProsperityIn April 1998, the chairman’s HSE award was implemented.The Company’s various activities continued at all levels.In March 2000, the 14th Ahmadi Sports Day washeld.In July 2000 gathering center 25 north of Kuwait wascommissioned. In January and April 2001 gatheringcenters (27), (28) in west Kuwait fields were respectivelyinaugurated and commissioned.In 2003, KOC jointly with major seismic companytested the use of digital single sensors to acquire highresolution 3D Seismic data in Minagish field.In 2003/2005 KOC acquired 1650 sq. km of 3DSeismic cover, Ratqa, Mutriba, Ladira, Dhabi andRaudhatain areas.KOC has launched its ambitious 2020 strategy whichcalls for increasing oil and gas reserves and increaseproduction.Exploration activities have been intensified in orderto achieve the strategy. Exploration studies and drillinghave been focused on the hydrocarbon potentialsof the deep Jurassic and Permian reservoirs.These intense exploration drilling activities have resultedon several significant light oil and gas discoveries.SA-153 (1999-Marrat, 2002-Najmah/Sargelu) MiddleMarrat interval was tested and produced 15.7MMSCFD gas, with condensate @ 4500 BCPD.Najmah/Sargelu interval was tested and produced14 MMSCFD gas with condensate @ 4510 BCPD.RA-206 (2002-Marrat) exploratory well MiddleMarrat interval was tested and the well producedlight crude oil (46o API) @3869 bopd of oil with gaspotential of 8.55mmscf/day.NWRA-01 (2002-Marrat) Middle Marrat intervalwas tested @ 5189 bopd of (43o API) oil and associatedgas 11.5 MMSCFD.KA-01 (2002-Marrat) discovery of 40 API oil wasmade in Middle Marrat produced 323 bopd of oilwith GOR of 1070scf/bbl.SA-072 (2003-Marrat) The well has been completedin Middle Marrat and produced 8.2 MMSCFD gaswith condensate @ 4532 BCPD.KA-01 (2004-Najmah/Sargelu) Well KA-01ST(SideTrack) has produced from Najmah Sargelu reservoirthrough 32/64” @ 1876 BOPD, API: 49°, GOR:1795 SCF/bblBahrah-28 (2004 Middle Marrat) First commercial6

quantities of light oil in Bahrah Field in the veryfirst Jurassic well. The post-acidization test resultsthrough 32/64” choke @ 4860 BOPD, API: 44°, GasRate: 12.670 MMSCFDRA-230 (2005-Middle Marrat) Oil: 4963 BOPD,Gas: 14.0 MMSCFD, FWHP: 5933 PSI,RA-236 (2006-Middle Marrat) Oil: 5245 BOPD,Gas: 15.2 MMSCFD,These discoveries (RA-230/236) have confirmed theextent of high quality oil in Raudhatain structure.RH-02 (2003-Marrat,2004-Najmah/Sargelu) exploratorywell Middle Marrat interval was tested andthe well flowed 46 API OIL @ 2352bopd of oil withGOR of 1627scf/bbl. Najmah/Sargelu interval wastested and produced light crude (52o API) @5702bopd with GOR of 2582 Scf/bbl and associated gas@ 14.7 MMSCFD.The highest quality oil in Kuwait and proved oil 1500feet deeper than the known Minagish field.UN-01(SA-215)_2005 Middle Marrat Test-1Gas rate: 16.8 MMSCFD, Condensate rate: 3052BCPDMiddle Marrat Test-2Gas rate: 14 MMSCFD, Condensate rate: 2738 BCPDMiddle Marrat Test-3Gas rate: 14.4 MMSCFD, Condensate rate: 2455BCPD,Upper Marrat TestGas rate: 10.206 MMSCFD, Condensate rate:1879 BCPDNajamh/Sargelu TestGas rate: 27.132 MMSCFD, Condensate rate:2153 BCPDNWRA-02 (Najmah/Sargelu)-2005 Has been thesecond gas condensate discovery in North Kuwaitfrom Najmah/Sargelu. Gas: 19.1 MMSCFD, Condensaterate: 3571 BCPD.Arifjan-01(Marrat)-2006 Located SE of BurganStructure this well has produced oil @ rate 5357BOPDAPI: 42°, Gas rate: 8.336 MMSCFDUR-01(Marrat)-2007 Located on Minagish _ RahayiahTrend the UR-01 have produced oil @:679 BOPD, API: 43UN-02(Marrat)-2007 has produced Gas @ rate:19 MMSCFD and Condensate @ rate: 2063BCPDThese major light oil and gas discoveries have establishedKuwait on the world map of gas producingcountries.7

Progress & ProsperityEXPLORATION & DRILLING OPERATIONSOil Origin & Formation:Oil is formed from the remains of numerousanimals and plants that lived and died in the seamillions of years ago. Covered beneath hundredof tons of rocks and subject to high pressuresand temperatures, bacterial reactions take placein these organic materials to form oil.Locations of Oil:Oil exists within the porous layers of sedimentaryrocks that have been trapped for millions ofyears by a covering of non-porous “cap” rocks.Sedimentary rocks are formed from silt, sand orthe debris of shells precipitated at the bottomof ancient seas and it is these sedimentary rocksthat oil explorers search for.Exploration:Exploration process is divided into several phases.It begins with identifying a specific locationin which geologists expect availability of mainfactors for oil reservoirs formation. At this point,geologists make recommendations to conductcertain geological surveys which are divided intoseveral types according to the type of informationneeded to be collected. Such surveys areconcerned with studying physical properties ofearth layers through conducting measurementsfor physical fields on and near land surveys. Theimportance of these surveys is that they reduceexploration drilling risks. The types of these surveysare set out below:8

Progress & Prosperityrock porosity and permeability within oil reservoirs.The four dimensional (4D) seismic surveyshave been recently introduced. This techniqueprovides information on the fluid movementswithin producing reservoirs.The accuracy of the results of the seismic surveysgreatly enhances the success of explorationdrilling.After obtaining these surveys and analyzinginformation, geologists team perform the nextphase which includes many geological studiesusing the information gathered through geophysicalsurveys in addition to information madeavailable from neighboring wells, if any. Someof these studies are mentioned hereunder:· Constructive Geological Studies:Concerned with the study of the Geology ofstrata based on the structure and the changesof the appearance of traps and potential for oilentrapment within oil traps in addition to identificationof types of folds and drifts that mayexist in the oil field and have positive or negativeimpact on traps according to type of layers.· Sedimentary Geological Studies:Geological Studies including the study of sedimentarysequences in respect to the type ofrocks and entrapment mechanism, migrationbefore or after the trap formation and also thepresence of the sealing rocks for hydrocarbonpreservation.· Basin Analysis:Concerned with the general studies of the sedimentarybasins and their distribution, the typesof the sedimentary rocks, the geologic structuresand the potentialities of hydrocarbon occurrencesand the optimum location of entrapment andthe nature of the reservoir rocks and its extensionand geographic distribution.· Geochemical Studies:Method involves chemical principle to characterizesource rock, its thermal maturity for hydro-10

carbon generation and migration in basin and tocorrelate the oil-oil and oil source rock samples.In addition, to identify various reservoir alterationsof particular oil occurrence.· Economic Feasibility Prospect Evaluation:The prospective evaluation is dual with economicsof the potential traps after running the technicalgeological & geophysical studies/surveysfor defining the oil entrapment. The assessmentof the economical value of these traps is veryessential to show the elements of risk analysis,the oil in place and the recoverable reserves, theexploration and development cost estimates foreconomic feasibilities.After completion of all required studies and identificationof economic feasibility for the reservoirintended for exploration, geologists provide recommendationswhich include explanation for allprevious phases in addition to one or two locationsthat have been identified through studiesto conduct drilling indicating risk rate and thedifference between one site and the other.All these studies are then highlighted by drillingexploration wells to prove oil presence, wherethese wells may be drilled to intermediate ordeeper depths. After the completion of explorationdrilling and oil has been discovered, theprospects are then transferred to the next phase,which is the delineation & appraisal drilling todefine the boundaries of the discovered fieldand to assess the recoverable oil reserves.هذا11

Progress & ProsperitySTRATEGY (2020)In 2005 Kuwait Oil Company launched its ambitiousstrategy for 2020 which aims to increaseproduction to four million barrels per day, increaseoil reserves and explore gas. Appropriateand deliberate plans were developed to achievethese objectives in all fields of exploration, drillingand development. Exploratory drilling operationsresulted in many significant explorations of lightoil and gas. This gives importance and strategicdimension to exploration operations and achievingthe Company ambitious plans as well as establishinghistory of Kuwait joining gas producingcountries forum.The strategy is based on the following sevenaxes:1- Production Capacity2- Increase Reserves3- Gas exploration and Production4- Health, Safety & Environment5- Research & Technology6- Regulatory Culture and the Company Image7- Support Services12

DRILLING OPERATIONSDefinition:Drilling is a mechanical process that requires specialtools and technology. Equipment is used to penetratethe earth to recover oil and gas found in the subsurfacelayers.Once an exact spot on the surface is determined, drillingoperations begin. Drilling operations are in accordancewith a schedule indicating the depth of the well and thedifferent size casings to be placed in the well at differentdepths. These casings are used to protect the well fromcorrosion and to prevent fluids from entering the hole.Drilling fluid:Drilling fluid or mud is basically a mixture of water, clay,minerals and chemicals. Drilling mud is pumped downthe hole through the drill pipe and the drill collars andexits at the bit through the nozzle and heads back upthe hole to the surface through the annulus, a spacebetween the outside of the drill strings and the wall ofthe hole.Drilling fluids are used to:- Flush cuttings from the hole.-Cool and lubricate the bit and ease the rotation of itscones.- Support the walls of the well from caving in and preventthe flow of gas and oil into the formations duringdrilling operations.Casing and tubing:Casing and tubing are precision made steel pipes ofvarious sizes and specification. At intervals a drill holeis lined with “casing” which is inserted from top to bottomand cemented into position.Main uses of casing are:- To control high and low pressure formations.- To prevent the hole from caving in.- To replace the flow of oil “production from casing”.- To produce oil from different formations, “dual producer”.Drilling Techniques:Wildcat drilling is considered one of the most expensiveand difficult drilling of all. This type is carried out todetermine whether gas or oil accumulations exist in theexplored area. Another drilling technique is developmentaldrilling.Work-over operations are carried out by work-over rigs.13

Progress & ProsperityWhen the rig moves over a well, first the well has tobe stopped flowing or “killed”. This is usually done byforcing the oil back into the formation with pumpingsuitable saline fluid to overcome the production pressure.When the well is killed, the Christmas tree canthen be removed and blowout prevents are fitted, afterwhich the tubing can be pulled out of the hole andwork-over is carried out. Since the first well was drilledin search for oil at mid 19th century, there have beenmassive developments in the tools, technology andmethods of drilling. The rotary drilling technique allowsus drill to greater depth in shorter periods of time. Thiswas followed y turbine drilling which used the turbinesinside the well to directly rotate the drilling bit.Due to the awkward location of some drilling sites inresidential, archeological and offshore areas, directionaldrilling was developed. Also in line with these developmentsis the horizontal drilling which became anothermethod used in production. It is also one of the methodsused in supported recovery. In comparison withother production methods, horizontal drilling increasesproduction rates, as well as the percentage of oil recoveredfrom the reservoir.Offshore Drilling:Offshore Drilling is very similar to onshore, the chief differentbeing the rigs used to drill offshore wells.The rigs used to drill offshore wells are installed on mobileplatforms pinned to the seabed by means of pilesdriven into the sea-floor. They can be moved easily fromone location to another. The platform is designed tohold the equipment, drilling materials and small facilities.Offshore drilling cost is higher than terrestrial drilling.wells are wells of lesser depths, beginning at a depthof about 850-7000 feet and averaging to about 7000-12000 feet. There are much deeper wells of about20,000 feet.Recently, Kuwait Oil Company has introduced a numberof modern techniques, the most notable of which ishorizontal drilling. This type of drilling method is carriedout drilling a vertical hole to the producing zone,then followed by horizontal drilling. The advantagesof this type of drilling are that it increases productionfrom certain formations and reduces the cost over thelong-term.The Company is currently carrying out deep exploratorydrilling to search for new formations and to prospectfor gas.Drilling Workshops:Workshops and Stores carry out the following:- The storage of equipment and materials required fordrilling operations.- Coordinate between the concerned parties and theDrilling Dept.- Planning and scheduling of drilling rig movement.- Supply and provide materials and equipment to thedrilling sites.Drilling Water Wells:In addition to the drilling of oil wells, there are also waterwell drilling operations. These wells are drilled inorder to supply rigs and Gathering Centers with water.Also, wells are drilled to protect oil wells from corrosion,referred to as cathodic protection.Drilling wells in Kuwait:The wells in Kuwait are drilled vertically. Within these14

FIELDS DEVELOPMENT1- RESERVOIR GEOLOGYOil is usually found in pores and vugs of reservoirrocks. These rocks are in most of thecases of sandstone, limestone or dolomiteand found underground at different depths.Some reservoir rocks in Kuwait are at morethan 7 kilometers depth.The amount of oil or gas in the reservoir rockdepends on many rock physical propertiesout of which porosity (percentage of rockpores to the rock and total volume), permeability(how easy fluids can pass throughrock pores), oil saturation, net pay thicknessand reservoir geometry (Geological structure)are part of it. By determination of allthese reservoir physical parameters, strategicoil reserves can be calculated and economicallyevaluated.Identification of type of structural traps isconsidered as the main part in setting theproper Geological Model for each reservoir,which in return facilitates setting the optimumField Development Plan for the reservoir.Kuwait Oil Company is currently utilizingwhat is considered as top of the art in hard-15

Progress & Prosperityware and software technology in oil industryin order to calculate accurate reservoir rockphysical properties and set a most accurateGeological Model for Kuwaiti oil fields. Thisgoes side by side with the huge measurementsand studies in lots of directions wherethe following are to be mentioned.Seismic Survey:The surface and well seismic survey is consideredas the first step in exploration anddevelopment of oil fields. It helps to identifythe structural and stratigraphic traps thatcan be considered as promising in hydrocarboncontent. Therefore, Kuwait Oil Companyhas performed what is considered asvast 2D and 3D surface seismic survey onall onshre and offshore land of Kuwait state.Extensive processing and interpretation ofthe seismic data have followed this survey inorder to improve the geological model of allreservoirs.Wire-Line Well Logging:International logging contractors working inKuwait are providing wide range of loggingservice, processing and interpretation of loggingdata in oil wells on daily basis. These logdata are the only way to predict the physicalproperties of the reservoir rock. Each loggingtool works on a specific technique tomeasure one of the natural responses of thereservoir rock. These responses are interpretedlater to calculate the physical propertiesof the reservoir. Logging technologyis subject to daily development and lots ofhigh tech tools are introduced to the marketfrom time to time. Kuwait Oil Company16

is considered one of the leaders in the areain utilizing all the new in this career for thebenefit of Kuwait oil industry.Core Sample Analysis:As wire-line logging process does not measuredirect and absolute rock propertiesbut depends on interpretation of nature ofrock character to predict rock physical parameters,the need for direct measurementsof rock properties is raised to calibrate logmeasurements. This is being achieved nowby collecting either a full diameter core orside wall core plugs from the reservoir rock.These rock samples are sent to Kuwait Institutefor Scientific Research or any other specializedcontractors working in Kuwait fordifferent and detailed type of measurementsto identify the absolute rock properties ofthe reservoir which facilitates developmentand production process.This type of study is considered one of thelatest technologies used to get more knowledgeabout the reservoir and detailed studythereof through incorporating all informationmade available from seismic and wireline well log measurements and analysis ofcore samples. They assist to build a comprehensivestructure model to interpret andevaluate the reservoir internal structure leadingto distribution and classification of informationwithin it in 3D vision.17

Progress & Prosperity2- Development of Oil Production Reservoirs:The primary objective of reservoir engineeringis to cost effectively optimize the hydrocarbonrecovery through efficient strategicplanning and reservoir management.The Company therefore, has undertaken along-term study of the condition and behaviorof the oil reservoirs.These studies have become more complicatedwith time. The utilization of new technologiesand industry modern techniques isvery essential in order to efficiently constructdevelopment plans and production strategy.The studies identify the point of force andthe attributes of a reservoir that control theflow of liquids and gases within the reservoirrock and into production wells.Reservoir Definition:Reservoir is a subsurface layer having sufficientporosity and permeability to store andtransmit economic quantities of hydrocarbonfluids. Oil, gas and water contained in thislayer are usually sealed by a relatively impermeableformation through which hydrocarbonswill not flow. Reservoir rock could beeither sandstone or carbonates.Areas contribute to enhance Reservoir Development:1- Reservoir rock type (sandstone or carbonate)and its properties (porosity and permeability).2- Fluid properties (viscosity, associated gas,API density…).3- Reservoir geological model showing rockand properties distribution.4- Production mechanism (solution gas drive,gas cap drive, water drive).5- Tracking water encroachment.6- Reservoir simulation models.Modern Studies in production Development:In general, the abovementioned studies areapplied to different fields in Kuwait such asthe Greater Burgan Field, which containsthe largest Sandstone reservoir in the world.In order to manage such reservoir, state ofthe art technology needs to be utilized inthe Company’s researches and studies. Thefollowing are some of the major studiesconducted in the area of reservoir development:1- Post-Blowout status of the reservoir.2- Geological and simulation models.3- Water encroachment studies.4- Reserves evaluation studies.5- Production history and predicted reservoirsbehavior.18

6- Evaluating different production scenariosand determining the feasibility of each scenario.7- Analyzing 2D and 3D seismic studies.These studies were carried out for the followingfields in Kuwait:FieldsGreater Burgan FieldUmm Gudair FieldMinagish FieldRaudhatainFieldSabriyahFieldMaudoudMaudoudReservoirsBurganWaraMarratMinagishMarratMinagishEast MinagishMarratUpperBurganUpperBurganDownBurganDownBurganZubair3- Petroleum Engineering:Petroleum Engineering is the backbone to alloilfield operations. Hydrocarbon reservoirsneed wells to be completed and produced inan appropriate manner to get the best outof this Mother nature’s treasure. Petroleumengineering usually associated with completion,monitoring, evaluation and optimizationof well performance. With increasingcomplexity of reservoirs and the need toenhance production through secondary andtertiary enhanced recovery process, artificiallift etc., the role of petroleum engineers isbecoming ever important to ensure desiredresults.Some major petroleum engineering areasthat are efficiently being dealt with in KOC19

Progress & Prosperityare outlined below:Well planning, design and equipment selection:Each well is planned to meet specified requirementsand completion designed tomeet required rate conditions. Appropriatecompletion equipment is thus selected keepingin view HSE compliance.Well Engineering:Tubing stress calculations are done for eachwell and appropriate completion equipmentis selected to ensure well integrity.Injection well monitoring and use of performanceimprovement techniques.Injection well rates & quality are constantlymonitored and evaluated. Acid stimulationand flow back techniques are being utilizedto improve well performance where appropriate.Balance injection and off-take rates for waterflood management:Production and injection rates for each waterfloodpattern are assessed and adjusted tomaintain optimum sweep.Inhibition of asphaltene/scale/bacterial,etc. deposition:Asphaltene deposition is a problem in someof our oil fields. Many studies have beenconducted to identify the causes of theproblem and to devise remedial measures.Chemical squeezes are currently being triedto control/mitigate this problem. Also withonset of water cut in wells scale deposition isa potential problem and measures are availableto deal with this through appropriatechemical squeeze treatments.Corrosion monitoring and control:Full scale corrosion monitoring and controlprocesses are implemented to ensure riskfree operations.Water production control:Water cut is a major problem in wells producingfrom natural/artificial water influxreservoirs. Water production is reduced withcement squeeze jobs where appropriate.20

Artificial lift design, implementation, monitoringand optimization:Many type of artificial lift methods such aselectrical submersible pumps, gas lift etc. arealready designed and in use in many wells.The performance of these lift mechanism isbeing continuously evaluated.Production well performance monitoringand evaluation:All producers are constantly monitored andperformance is optimized through verticallift performance software.Well integrity assurance:Each well integrity is analyzed through suitablelogs/well performance and all remedialmeasures are being taken to ensure well integrity.Surveillance data acquisition and evaluation:Surveillance strategy based on prudent reservoirmanagement practices is formulatedand implemented to acquire required surveillancedata. This is key input for reservoirmanagement and highlighting well interventionopportunities.Well Surveillance Division:The division consists of three sections andmajor functions of each section are givenbelow:21

Progress & ProsperityFirst: Contract Section:The section is responsible for administrationof various contracts like:1- Electrical submersible pumping lease contracts.2- Gas lift contracts.3- Coiled tubing contracts.4- Well testing contracts.5- Hydrochloric acid supply contracts.6- Preparation of Capital and Expense budgets.7- Budget control and monthly status reports.8- Processing of contractor’s invoices.Second: Artificial Lift Operation Section:This section is responsible for all field operationsrelated to artificial lifts modes such assubmersible pumping and gas lift, etc. Mainfunctions of this section are:1- Supervision of work/overs for installationsof ESPs and Gas lift.2- Monitoring and trouble shooting of artificiallift installations.3- Verifying contractors service tickets forthe services provided.4- Weekly and monthly status reports.Third: Rigless Operations Section:This section is responsible for all wire lineactivities and rigless operations as detailedbelow:1- Follow up well measurement activities.2- Well renovation through cleaning operations.3- Slick line works, enlivening wells by swabbing,PLTs, TDTs, pressure/temperature surveysand tubing corrosion logs.4- Well productivity measurement processes.5- PVT sampling, production-GOR testingof wells.6- Rigless perforations.7- Well stimulation and coiled tubing jobs.8- Increase production through changingproduction layer.9- Reduce water production.10- Treat production deposits11- Treat pipelines from asphaltine and limedeposits.12- Well depth control.13- Lift and remove equipment and wiresdropped into the well.14- Services tickets/invoices verification andbudget control for related jobs.15- Preparation of monthly status reports.16- Train and develop the Company petroleumengineers in addition to the students ofFaculty of Engineering & Petroleum in KuwaitUniversity and PAAET.22

Legacy CircleThe Legacy Circle honors alumni,friends, faculty, and staff who haveincluded UC Santa Barbara in theirestate plans through some form ofplanned gift. Membership in thesociety is extended to those who havecommunicated to the university theirintention to make a gift through abequest, charitable trust, charitablegift annuity, pooled income funds, lifeinsurance, retirement fund, or a giftof property with a retained life estate.The following generous donors areproviding the legacy of support thatwill enable UC Santa Barbara tocontinue to grow and excel.Anonymous (11)Carol* and Marshall AckermanDr. Dana T. Aftab ‘85Dr. and Mrs. Guenter AhlersElizabeth Allred* ‘62Ms. Janet A. Alpert ‘68Christine and Donald AndersonDr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Aposperis /’66Ms. Bluma Appel*Louise V. Arnold*Richard F. Aster, Jr.* ‘63, ‘65Dr.* and Mrs.* Stuart P. AtkinsMr. Stuart R. AtkinsNatalie O. Atkinson* ‘47Lawrence Badash*Drs. 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Roddy ’69Mr. and Mrs. Bernard SandlerDr.* and Mrs.* Robert A. Scalapino ’40/Dr.* and Mrs.* Richard SchambergHarvey B. and Hope M. Schechter ’47/Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schlageter ’65,’67/’65Mrs. Judith A. Schnibbe and Mr. RichardJ. Schnibbe /’72Hester* and Harold* Schoen /’32Mrs. June H. Schuerch*Catherine Schumann*Dr.* and Mrs.* Elman ServiceDr.* and Mrs.* Alexander SesonskeHarriet and Henry SharpCandace A. and David L. Short ’67/’62Arthur SilverDr. Vera Skubic*Connie SmithDr. Norman Spears*Margaret Specht*Ms. Sally Andrews Sphar ’73Dean* W. and Barbara* F. Spooner’51/’55Judith Cosdon Staplemann and JackStapelmann ’63, ’65/Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Talley H ’99/Mr. Don Tosti*Renee Trenholm and Susan RomeroMs. Faye M. Ullom* ’47Mr.* and Mrs.* Edward ValentineDr. James P. Vanyo*Frank* and Frances* Velek ’64/John* and Carolyn H.* Wack /’37Ms. Shirley F. Watkins*Drs. Lorraine McDonnell and StephenWeatherfordCyndi and Stephen Weeks /’71Ms. Claudia D. Weitlanner*Lisa and Howard Wenger ’82/’82Hilda and Adrian WennerRobert F. Whitlow* ’71June and Knox Williams ’59/Dr.* and Mrs.* Lawrence WillsonRalph and Irene Wilson ‘70/’66Dr.* and Mrs.* Samuel A. WofsyJanice* and John* ZoegerChancellor’s CouncilThe Chancellor’s Council, UC SantaBarbara’s premier annual givingprogram, recognizes donors of $1,000or more to the university. Thesegifts are essential to building andmaintaining the overall excellence ofthe campus. They may be unrestrictedfor use where the need is greatest,or restricted to support a specificdepartment or program. UC SantaBarbara honors and celebrates alumni,friends, parents, and trustees of theUC Santa Barbara Foundation for theirongoing partnership and commitmentto the future of this great university.CHANCELLOR’S COUNCILSTORKE ASSOCIATES$50,000 AND ABOVEAnonymous (11)H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Fahd binAbdulaziz, The Saudi Royal FamilyMarshall AckermanDr. and Mrs. Guenter AhlersDavid and Lyn AndersonJody and John Arnhold /’75Mr. Richard A. AuhllIsaac and Margaret Barpal ‘68, ‘70Susan and Riley Betchel ‘78Arlene and Barrie BergmanMark and Susan Bertelsen ‘66/’67Anton Vonk and Diane Boss ‘05Mr. and Mrs. William K. Bowes, Jr.Dan and Meg BurnhamMrs. Marcia L. Carsey H ‘04Jack and Laura DangermondErika Davispartners in innovation • 21

Progress & Prosperityto Gathering Centers. The wellhead is madeup of an assembly of valves and fittings thatcan control the amount of crude oil that isproduced from the well. Wellheads are madeof a special type of metal. They are heavyand high-pressured to support the weight ofthe tubing in the well.Pipeline and Manifolds for oil and gas:A manifold is an accessory system of pipesand lines that extend along an area to carrygas, liquefied gas and crude oil to the variousfacilities and installations in the Company. Amanifold is a center for a number of pipelinesthat control the flow of oil and gas withthe ability to separate them during maintenance.Oil Gathering Centers:Gathering Centers are installations where oil isseparated from high and low pressure gases.The two types of gases are then transferredto gas booster stations. Each Gathering Centerreceives oil from a number of wells, determinedaccording to the size and productioncapacity of the Center. Most GatheringCenters accommodate 30 wells at least. Eachone of the wells is distinguished from oneanother in terms of pressure, amount of saltfound, production method used and depth.Gas Booster Stations:The gas which is separated in Gathering Centersis sent to these stations, then it is compressedand transmitted to the petroleumcondensation plant. Before gas is transferredto the refineries it passes through a water removalsystem.Under high and low pressure, liquefied petroleumgas is produced. The gas passes24

through the water removal plant a secondtime and is transferred to refineries in Shuaiba.Water Injection:A method of re-injecting effluent or surpluswater into the earth’s high-pressure reservoirs.The internal pressure of the well canbe maintained or dispose of produced waterinto reservoirs allocated for this purpose byusing this method.Gas Injection:A method of re-injecting surplus gas into theearth’s high-pressure reservoirs. The internalpressure of the well can be maintained by usingthis method.Steam Injection:Similar to the method used in gas injectionand is used to maintain production.Manifold where oil from Gathering Centersis combined:Gathering Centers pipeline converge at themain manifold. A manifold connects betweenthe crude oil system and the oil tankfarms.Tank Farms:A group of tanks to collect and store thecrude before the transfer to the loading facilitiesfor export. There are a total of 56tanks, 24 in the North Tank Farm and 22 inthe South Tank Farm with a total storage capacityof about 16 million barrels.2- Export Pipelines:Oil is exported from the South Tank Farmthrough pipelines. It flows through a grav-25

Progress & Prosperityity manifold connected to the South TankFarm.These pipelines extended to the South Pierand single point mooring and supply the refineriesand power stations.Oil is exported from the North Tank Farmthrough four pipelines which are connectedto gravity manifolds of North Tank Farm.Three of the pipelines extend to the NorthPier and to the SPM pump house at MinaAl-Ahmadi.· Pump House (gravity line):Oil is exported through use of gravity flowlines. The pumping units located in Mina Al-Ahmadi are used when high export flow rateis needed.· Crude Oil Control Room:All operations including mixing, storing andexporting of crude oil are controlled in thisroom using sophisticated and advancedequipment. Construction of this Center wascompleted in 1994.· Old South Pier:It was constructed in Mina Al-Ahmadi in1949 and it includes 7 berths in 40-49ft. indepth.Due to old construction of this pier, a newpier was constructed near thereto including7 berths in 40-49 ft. in depth, out of which3 berths are equipped with facilities for loadingcrude oil tankers. This pier includes facilitiesfor exporting gas, light distilled products,heavy and light fuel oil and diesel oilincluding shipments limited to one item onlyor in shipments in which one of these prod-26

ucts is mixed with other products. The pieris equipped with two berths that include specialfacilities for LPG.Although ownership of this pier was transferredto Kuwait National Petroleum Company,however, marine operations are managedby Kuwaiti Oil Company through Export andMarine Operations Group.· North Pier:The North Pier was constructed in order toaccommodate the increase in oil exports. Itwas commissioned in June 1959. The pierincludes four berths with 55-60ft. in depth.· Sea Island:The increase in size and number of tankers(reaching a loading capacity of 320,000d.w.t.) prompted the idea of constructing atwo-berth sea island 10 miles offshore in 95feet of depth.A ceremony was held under the auspiciousof the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabahto announce the flow of oil through theworld’s longest marine pipeline extendingto the Sea Island and loading on the VLCC“Universe Kuwait” with a capacity in excessof 326,000 tons (the island was destroyeddue to invasion of vanished Iraqi regime inAugust 1990).· Mooring Berths:In 1994 to new mooring berths were built insteadof the sea island which was destroyed27

Progress & Prosperityby vicious invasion to Kuwait. These twomooring berths are operated alternativelyand their export capacity is 14500 m/tonsper hour.· Single Point Mooring:The SPM is a loading facility. Carriers are securedby means of a single rope tied to thefront of the ship. Floating hoses are placedalong the side of the ship while it rotatesfreely around the SPM. The exporting capacityfrom this facility is about 7,500 ton/hby gravity lines and 12,500 ton/h by pumping.· New Production Operation Projects:Upgrading Gathering Centers and gas booststations through mega projects whereby oiland gas flow pipelines are changed and liftedas well as increasing their oil capacity by providingthem with new equipment such as isolationunits, dewatering and desalting units,pumps and liquefied gas intensification units.· Export operations Projects:- Project for upgrading export facilities includingconstruction of 19 tanks with operatingcapacity of 11,500 million barrels and adding5 gravity 48” dia. pipelines and settingup post pumps, modern gauges and two newmooring berths.- Increase export capacity through constructing8 additional tanks with operating capacityof 5 million barrels.- Replace filling pipelines for south and northtanks and replacing central mixing manifold.- There are projects under study to accommodatefuture increase in production as per2020 strategy for attaining production rate of4 million barrels per day.28

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTHealth, Safety and Environment Group monitorsand directs the Company’s performancefor applying HSE schemes and projects throughthe adoption of many sensitive programs, including:· Project for limiting emission of gas contaminantsassociated with production as the mostimport source of air pollution in most oil productionoperation is the flaring of associatedgas and its effect on the surrounding residentialareas according to weather conditions at thetime of emission and spread. Reducing thesepollutants is considered as one of the mostimportant environmental achievements in theCompany’s activities that started a short timeago, owing to their negative impact on theCompany’s environmental health reputationlocally, regionally and internationally on onehand and on the credibility of performance inprograms made within the Company’s strategicplans at a healthy environment clear of pollutantsand diseases on the other hand.· The project of monitoring the quality of ambientair in oil operations area and identifying allsources causing air pollution resulting in emissionof air contaminants, then, finding the bestsolutions to put a limit to this problem whichis harmful to the health of employees, societyand environment.· Improving the quality of effluent water as-29

Progress & Prosperitysociated with exploration and production operationswith view of injecting such water intounderground after processing and clearing itof the associated oil within the expansion anddevelopment programs in oil production operations.· The Company is seeking to establish an optimalHSE program, through technology transfer programsand contracts with world major oil firmsto identify the measure and methods special forrealizing that program. Kuwait Oil Company isparticipating in organizing HSE seminar for oilsectors in the Middle East in cooperation witheach of Exploration & Production Forum andInternational Petroleum Engineers Association.· The Company carried out a pioneering experimentin waste recycling through actual participationby Ahmadi inhabitants for separatinghousehold wastes and redirecting the same toproper locations.· The Company enclosed operations area witha security fence for protecting it, thus adding anew block to the project of land greenery andexpanding the area of reserves which play anoticeable positive role in:- Reducing the sand advancement phenomenon.This further helps expand the beautifulgreen plant area and contributes to promotingthe biological diversification in the area.· Among the vital projects, there is the annualgardening competition which encourages societyto contribute to developing the agricultureand expanding the greenery in Ahmadi city.This had a remarkable effect in landscaping thearea and developing it environmentally.· Under its strategic plan, the Company developeda public project represented in project forkeeping all gaseous, liquid and solid emissionsand further all chemical waste in an accuratedatabase for benefiting from them in decision-30

making and facilitating the performance in applyingHSE scheme.· The Company is currently entering all file rulesin the Geographical Information System (GIS)for facilitating the process of dealing with diversifiedand various information with the aim ofdeveloping, improving and speeding up its usein service of information management and implementationin a proper way in due time at theleast cost. The system will serve as a specializeddata-bank that provides the information to allCompany employees. This will positively help inmanagement of oil exploration and productionoperations within the framework of HSE policy.· Water injection project at Wafra Field-RatawiReservoir has been commissioned in full for completelydisposing large quantities of effluent waterthrough pumping it in wells instated of drainingit in water gathering pools in the desert.· Coordination with the Public Authority for Industryand the National Cleaning Company fortransporting inactive and dangerous waste fromthe Company’s operations facilities to ShuaibaWaste Plant according to Cabinet’s ResolutionNo. 1002 dated 20/12/1998.· The Company has adopted HSE Benchmarkingpioneering project within its strategic plan.This enhances its status and places it in the forefrontof the region states in the field of HSE.The project aims at comparing the Company’sperformance at all levels with that of similaroil companies in the GCC countries for givingprominence to distinctive points and adjustingthe standard of performance through implementingGap Analysis in applications of HSEmanagement program wherever developmentand change are needed in comparison with advancedinternational measures and systems as31

Progress & Prosperityregards HSE program.· Project for identifying the measures and regulationsfor assessing the health environmentalhazards of projects presented by financers forpreserving the health and safety of the atmosphereof work environment and its surroundings.· For limiting smoking phenomenon at worksites in order to reduce the direct effects on thehealth of smokers and indirect effects of passivesmoking within a special awareness programfor activating the law which undoubtedlyhelps achieve the goal.· In addition, the Company participate in nationalplan for combating oil pollution in marineenvironment which was represented as distinctemergency plan for combating oil contaminationin territorial waters which made it the leadinglocal and regional company in this field.· Implement a program for removal of all sourcesof asbestos used for a long time over manyyears in the Company and its houses. This programis within a deliberate plan that ensures allmeans of safety and health during the removaland disposal these wastes.· The Company is devising a clear-cut programfor measuring and assessing the environmentaloutput of the projects it will carry out within theimplementation of its independent or joint developmentplans. The Company is conductingenvironmental output studies of constructionand industrial projects in coordination with theEnvironment Public Authority under Law No.9/90.· Project for monitoring the quality of undergroundwater located beneath the pools usedfor gathering effluent water associated withproduction operations. This water is oftenmixed with varied quantities of crude oil.· Continuing the process of clearing the Companyfields of ordnance and explosives.· Cooperation with KISR in the program of remediationof the soil oil lake polluted and buildingthe treated soil park in Ahmadi town.· Participation in various HSE activities, exhibitionsand workshops and local, regional and internationalconferences.32

GAS MANAGEMENT GROUP· To keep up with today: World developmentsand changes and entering gas era, Kuwait OilCompany adopted the concept of being a leaderin penetrating this industry in order to keeppace with challenges and new conditions takingplace in oil and gas sectors worldwide, Gulfregion and Arab world.· From this point, Gas Management was createdin July 2004 under Circular No. 19/2004.· Kuwait Oil Company did not hesitate in joiningadvanced countries and breaking into gasera in the course of utilizing this natural fortunein addition to shortage in gas quantity faced byState of Kuwait and hence there is a pressingneed for increasing such quantities, in particularfuel gas in order to operate electricity powerstations and dispense with combusting heavyfuel due to air pollution resulting from this process.Therefore, to protect environment, thereis no solution but using gas because it is veryclean upon combustion and free from contamination.· Kuwait Oil Company, under its strategy, islooking forward to achieving high quality productionof gas in the required quantities in lieuof importing gas from neighboring countries tofill up the shortage. In this regard, Kuwait PetroleumCorporation, in conjunction with KuwaitOil Company, works on developing plansand strategies for exploring free gas to be separatefrom associated gas in oil production.· Kuwait Oil Company adopts the concept andgoal set for reaching 1% in gas flaring due tovery significant environmental and economicalreturn in addition to the benefit of energy savingsand all of these have positive reflections onKuwaiti economy.· Keep ambitions and ideas aim at attainingsound clean environment using best practicesand methods in gas flaring processes. If natu-33

Progress & Prosperityral gas becomes available in State of Kuwait, itwill provide the opportunity to transmit gas tohouses through various distribution networksfollowing the example of advanced countries inaddition to using such gas in various industrialsectors in order to maintain clean environmentfree from pollution.· Security and safety processes are the top prioritiesin relation to dealing with highly hazardousmaterials. In this regard, an action planwas developed to maintain security and safetyof personnel and facilities; get knowledge ofgas hazards and different methods for dealingwith it and staff’s good knowledge of ideal operationsto avoid sudden shutdown events andwork-related accidents.· Kuwait Oil Company strives and plans for providingand preparing technical caders requiredfor keeping up with rapid development in gasindustry and follow up in addition to supervisinghuge projects approved by top management.Accordingly, a comprehensive training plan wasdesigned for staff of Gas Management Groupwhere technical cadres began to participate inpreparing work papers and workshops in internationalorganizations in addition to providingengineers and personnel with special experiencethrough contribution by global companiesand international organizations specialized inreducing flaring rates, increasing productionand improving its quality.· Gas Management Group aims on the shortterm to attain full development in terms of production,operations, transport and marketinggas to cover entire needs for energy in State ofKuwait.34

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENTThe Company’s role and interest are obvious inqualifying national manpower since it openedthe first center for technical training Magwa in1951. A large number of Kuwaitis began trainingat this center and were acknowledged as thefirst craftsmen in Kuwait.Training and development continued throughopening in 1960 a training center equipped withthe latest facilities and workshops.In the mid-sixties and seventies, the Companypresented many training, services, secretariatand administration program to qualify the Kuwaitiyouth for running oil production, exportingand refining operations.At present, the Company is greatly interestedin qualifying and developing the employees atall levels to upgrade their efficiency and preparethem for managing the company operationsproficiently. To achieve this, the Career DevelopmentDepartment prepares the plans for identifyingthe training needs through the most upto-dateinternational methods, devises trainingpolicies and implements them by using all availablechannels, e.g. preparing and implementingtechnical programs, managerial, secretariat andEnglish language program in cooperation withKPC, all consultancy houses and institutions andKuwait University. It also sends the employeesabroad for courses, programs, conferences andwork with international oil companies for acquiringfurther advanced expertise. Training anddevelopment targets concentrate on preparingand qualifying new recruits, including universitygraduates and diploma holders, through specializedprograms in line with the requirements andgoals of the Company’s strategic plan.The Company does not neglect its national rolein training through giving opportunities of fieldtraining to college, institute and university studentswithin its various operations.35

Progress & ProsperityGeneral Objectives:· The Company gives significant interest to humancapital due to its important and effectiverole in achieving strategic objectives and optimalutilization of human resources through provisionof training and development opportunities.· Job Training & Development Group endeavorsto support 2020 strategy to achieve the Companyfuture objectives.· Transfer working environment in the Companyto a learning environment to motivate personneland urge them for continuous self-developmentthrough in-house programs and online learningprograms provided by the Company to its staff.· Enhance organization and performance level indeveloping awareness, qualifying and developmentprograms to personnel with high quality.· Work on providing the Company key functionarieswith most significant administration andleadership skills through holding developmentprograms by many international experts specializedin management and leadership.· Continuous upgrade of training and developmentprograms for the Company personnel inline with pace of oil industry development worldwideand give them the opportunity for trainingand promotion of their capabilities to matchthose of international companies’ personnel.· Strategic thought for concepts related to trainingand development was updated to keep pacewith the Company 2020 strategy as well as humandevelopment plans associated therewithwhich focuses on capitalization on national manpoweras a primary source for accelerating developmentin all other activities and programs.Strategic Objectives:· Design Strategic Objectives for training anddevelopment based on requirements of earningphase in line with the Company 2020 strategy.· Support and promote Kuwaitization plansthrough development of national manpower accordingto international standards.· Facilitate technology transmission through coordinationwith international companies.36

MEDICAL SERVICESIn 1947 the Company relied on medical servicesfrom Kuwait City. In July 1948, the Companyestablished a hospital due to the expansion ofthe Burgan Field. It held 130 beds and employeda large number of doctors, nurses and other personnel,and provided services to the Companyfor over 12 years. Medical care was provided patientsat the Ahmadi clinic 24 hours a day. Othersmaller clinics were established in Ahmadi, Shuwaikh,Wara, Mina Al-Ahmadi and Raudhatain.At that time patient care was concentrated atAhmadi Clinic where medical services were providedaround the clock. On 27th of April 1960,Ahmadi Hospital was opened to provide medicaland treatment services for the company personnelfollowing issuance of Amiri Decree for establishingKuwait Petroleum Corporation in January1980, it was decided to expand medical servicesprovided by Ahmadi hospital to cover all personnelof the Corporation and its subsidiaries aswell as staff families. Therefore, Ahmadi hospitalis the main institution responsible for providingcomprehensive medical services for oil sectoremployees. Moreover specialist physicians wererecruited to work in various medical fields. Inaddition, the hospital could attract specializedefficient Kuwaiti cadres to work in medicine fieldincluding:- Medical records- Health information system management- Diagnostic scans- Medical labs industryThe hospital works on provision of best medicalservices in terms of sufficient experiences37

Progress & Prosperityand advanced medical equipments through severaldepartments including emergency, generalmedicine, internal medicine, protective medicine,surgery, Obs & Gyn, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry,radiology, anesthesia, intensive care unit,physical therapy, laboratory, catering and ambulanceservices. There are also consultancy clinicsoperated by specialists seconded by Ministry ofHealth, Faculty of Medicine in the State of Kuwaitto provide emergency and normal medicalservices for the Corporation staff.In general, the hospital services are categorizedinto four types, i.e. diagnosis services, treatmentservices, protective services andcultivating services. These four servicecategories constitute the hospitalstrategy.The hospital also plays a prominentawareness role through delivery of lecturesand holding medical conferencesthat benefit the community. In addition,the hospital issues many medicalawareness manuals and brochuresand distribute the same to patientsand clients as the hospital managementbelieves in importance of nursingprofession as a humane profession in the firstplace, the company holds an annual celebrationfor Internal Nursing Day besides celebration fordiabetes day and other diseases. Several institutionsrelated to medicine profession participatein this occasion to provide guidelines and advicethrough lectures and responding to enquirieswhich held patients to follow the right treatmentsystem and overcome illness difficulties.The hospital keeps up with the latest internationalmedical developments on a continuousbasis in order to promote its desired medical rolein all specializations.38

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