1. Knowledge and Technology
in Exploration
Rio Oil & Gas 2010
Jorge M. T. Camargo

2. Pushing the Limits of Technology
Statoil is a technology driven
company
Committed to sharing of
technology and mutual learning
Source: IPA benchmarking study; Statoil

3. Leverage technology in international markets
Shtokman – Russia
Harsh environment
US Gulf of Mexico Peregrino – Brazil Shah Deniz II – Azerbaijan
Deep water Heavy Oil Gas value chain
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Classification: Internal Status: Draft

4. Key Exploration Technologies
Exploration seismic imaging and interpretation
The best sub-surface image before drilling
Fast computers, advanced algorithms and specialised acquisition
Integrating geological knowledge with seismic
interpretation and processing
Petroleum system analysis
Globally developed source rocks
Electromagnetic exploration
Statoil has a large data base on the NCS
Utilize as an alternative data point and integrate with seismic
Carbonate exploration
Large parts of the worlds oil resources are within carbonate
reservoirs
Lighter exploration drilling
Formation testing while tripping
‘Badger’ – drilling without a rig
Unconventional gas exploration
Shale gas, gas hydrates, coal bed methane, tight gas

5. Interpretive Seismic Processing
Classification: Internal Status: Draft

6. Seismic Well Fusion
Classification: Internal Status: Draft

7. Classification: Internal Status: Draft

8. Classification: Internal Status: Draft

9. Maximize recovery by locating bypassed oil
Lead the use of 4D technology
Increase recovery factors
Reduce drilling costs

10. The future of drilling
Reduce cost with improved safety
Faster well construction
Increase abilities in deepwater, complex and narrow/fractured areas

11. Reserves and Value Creation Technology

12. Electromagnetic exploration
Resistivity measurements as used in bore holes - applied to a larger scale
From idea to field tests and commercialization
Value from using the technology exclusively or applying the knowledge?

13. Technology collaboration around the world
- The Norwegian Model
Academia and Research Institutes
Strategic Cooperation
Schlumberger, Baker Hughes,
Halliburton, Odfjell Drilling,
General Electric
Supplier Market
Cluster of Norwegian high tech and
world leading suppliers –
The Norwegian Model
Industrial Development and Venture
Oil Companies
CNPC, Gazprom, Petrobras, Pemex,
Saudi Aramco, Sonatrach, Chevron
Classification: Internal Status: Draft

14. How to find oil and gas?
Tools
Seismic vessels and rigs
Technology and competence
Geological understanding and geophysical
imaging
Creative and effective work processes
Classification: Internal Status: Draft

15. Visit www.statoil.com/riooil2010 and
stay up to date with Statoil’s activities,
presentations, vacant positions and more.