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Challenge ID |
OTM:022 |
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Title |
Detecting hydrocarbon leaks |
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Theme ID |
ON 4.2: Environmental monitoring - Continuous monitoring of changes throughout the lifecycle |
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Originator of Challenge |
Onshore: OTM |
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Challenge Reviewer / initiator |
PEMEX, PetroSA, Shell, Exxon, Chevron |
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General description |
Overview of Challenge |
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What is the nature of the challenge? (What is not adequately addressed at present?) |
Locating hydrocarbon leaks occurring from our operations can be challenging, especially if the leak source is under ground or from a long pipeline. |
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Thematic information requirements |
2. Obtain detailed terrain characterisation, 3. Obtain detailed vegetation information, 6. Identify inland water bodies and determine water quality, 7. Determine air quality, 11. Determine lithology, mineralogy and structural properties of the ne |
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Nature of the challenge - What effect does this challenge have on operations? |
Uncontrolled loss of hydrocarbon is damaging to the environment and carries a safety risk. If we can accurately identify where these leaks are occurring, we can quickly act to minimise and amend any damage caused. |
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What do you currently do to address this challenge?/ How is this challenge conventionally addressed? |
Leaks are identified from anomalies in production or transport volumes. Locating them can be very challenging, if there is no visible signature. |
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What kind of solution do you envisage could address this challenge? |
Hydrocarbons seeping from micro fractures typically result in surface anomalies manifested as changes in soil brightness and vegetation health. Certain portions of electro magnetic spectrum in the visible and infrared regions can be used to effectively id |
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What is your view on the capability of technology to meet this need? – are you currently using EO tech? If not, why not? |
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Challenge classification |
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Lifecycle stage |
Pre license |
Exp. |
Dev. |
Prod. |
Decom. |
Score from impact quantification [1] |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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Climate classification |
NOT CLIMATE SPECIFIC |
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Geographic context/restrictions |
Generic onshore (Unspecified) |
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Topographic classification / Offshore classification |
Generic onshore (Unspecified) |
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Seasonal variations |
Any season |
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Impact Area |
Environmental and H&S |
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Technology Urgency (How quickly does the user need the solution) |
Immediately (0-2 years) |
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Information requirements |
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Update frequency |
monthly |
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Data Currently used |
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Spatial resolution |
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Thematic accuracy |
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Example formats |
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Timeliness |
Within hours |
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Geographic Extent |
reservoir footprint |
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Existing standards |
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[1] Impact quantification scores: 4 – Critical/ enabling; 3 – Significant/ competitive advantage; 2 – Important but non-essential; 1 – Nice to have; 0 – No impact, need satisfied with existing technology