Exploration
What is the primary goal of the exploration phase in upstream operations?
To discover new hydrocarbon reserves
What is the purpose of the field appraisal phase in upstream operations?
To evaluate the commercial viability of a discovered hydrocarbon field.
What is the primary goal of the development phase in upstream operations?
To design and implement a plan to extract hydrocarbons from a field
What is the primary goal of the production phase in upstream operations?
To extract hydrocarbons from a field and transport them to processing facilities
I'm often sought, but hard to find, In the depths of the earth, I'm left behind.
What am I?
Oil
What type of data is typically collected during the exploration phase to identify potential hydrocarbon-bearing formations?
Seismic data
What type of wells are typically drilled during the field appraisal phase to gather more detailed information about the reservoir?
Appraisal wells.
What type of infrastructure is typically built during the development phase to support hydrocarbon production?
Production facilities
What type of equipment is typically used to separate hydrocarbons from other fluids during the production phase?
Separators
I'm drilled through rock, to reach the prize. What am I?
A Wellbore
Which Aramco department is responsible for conducting exploration activities?
Exploration and Petroleum Engineering (EPE)
Which Aramco department is responsible for conducting field appraisal activities?
Petroleum Engineering (PE)
Which Aramco department is responsible for conducting development activities?
Project Management (PM)
Which Aramco department is responsible for conducting production operations?
Operations (OPS)
I'm pressure building, in the earth below. What am I?
Reservoir Pressure
What is the term for the process of using seismic data to create detailed images of subsurface geological structures?
Seismic interpretation
What is the term for the process of using data from appraisal wells to estimate the recoverable hydrocarbon reserves of a field?
Reservoir modeling
What is the term for the process of using simulation models to optimize the design of a field development plan?
Simulation modeling
What is the term for the process of using real-time data to optimize production rates and minimize downtime?
Production optimization
I'm a digital map, of the earth's secrets. What am I?
A Seismic Survey
What is the name of the Aramco-owned vessel used for seismic data acquisition in the Red Sea?
MV Explorer
What is the name of the Aramco-developed software used for integrated field appraisal and development planning?
IFP (Integrated Field Planning)
What is the name of the Aramco-initiated program aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of field development projects?
FDP (Field Development Program)
What is the name of the Aramco-developed system used for real-time monitoring and control of production operations?
PRODAC (Production Data Acquisition and Control).
I'm the balance, between take and give. What am I?
Sustainability