Downhole Compression Technology Review

30 May

Client: Confidential

Field (Type): Not Applicable
Objectives: To review the current state of Downhole Gas Compression technologies in the oil and gas industry and recommend their feasibility for their assets
Challenge: The client operates fields that are remotely located in areas of significant biodiversity and therefore does not lend itself to distributed wellhead compression.
Our Engagement: Eta was engaged because of its unique gas compression expertise and understanding of the client’s asset portfolio.
Approach:
- Literature reviews
- Design reviews
- Vendor engagement
Stake: DGC technologies could provide more benefits than wellhead compression without the large footprint of compression machinery at the well cluster. Mature DGC therefore presents an interesting option to their assets as it could potentially provide benefits such as delayed centralised compression schedule, reduced centralised compression footprint and better management of erosional velocities in well tubing and pipelines.
Results:
- Received technical review of DGC development till date
- Updates concerning the current state of DGC technologies provided
- Screening of DGC technologies carried out
- DGC projects and vendors reviewed

Sodi serves as our Managing Director and Projects Director. He has management and technical oversight across our offices. He graduated from the University of Sussex, UK with a first class MSc in Turbomachinery. Sodi has a track record of successfully managing production optimization and field development studies for major oil and gas companies internationally. He is an expert in gas compression and integrated asset modelling with more than a decade experience. In his career, the value he has provided in these areas has led to significant decisions which have provided immense production and project benefits for several operating companies. He has previously held senior roles including Head of Projects and Management Team Leader in a reputable engineering consulting firm from which he left to start up Eta Energy Solutions. He has also in previous roles, led software development teams in developing bespoke integrated asset modelling software. Sodi is a Chartered Engineer, professionally recognized by the Engineering Council (UK) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He is also a professionally recognised member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He speaks regularly and presents technical papers at international oil and gas conferences across the world.