Fahud Oil Services and Energy carries out its first successful well test in Block 61

Muscat: Following a major contract award in August 2020, Fahud Oil Services and Energy (FOS Energy) has successfully completed its first well test at Block 61 with zero flaring.   

The contract was previously held by a large, international service provider. Its award to FOS Energy underlines BP’s commitment to generating in-country value across the Sultanate.   

Mohamed Najwani, BP VP wells commented, “Khazzan was the first field in Oman to introduce ‘green completions’ – a zero flaring concept. In 2020, we safely reduced over 148,000 tonnes of CO2e. By developing and upskilling FOS Energy in well testing and the green completions concept, sharing knowledge and expertise, we hope to support them in becoming globally competitive players in this field.”

FOS Energy will support the provision of well testing and cleanout services at Block 61 for the next five years, testing around 50 wells throughout the contract.

Before work began, equipment suitability and crew competency was tested by modelling different well flow situations. Adopting a new equipment design, BP and FOS Energy worked together to decrease the time taken to test a well from 25 days to 20.

Once complete, wells are typically tested by flowing hydrocarbons which is then flared. In green completions, the hydrocarbons are re-routed to the production facility and flaring is eliminated.

Tariq Al Kasbi, CEO of Fahud Oil Services and Energy commented, “Throughout this contract, we have developed and upskilled our team to test wells using the green completions concept – this actively helps us support BP’s journey towards becoming a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner.”

“Working with BP helped us improve our systems, processes and standards which will enable us to grow and expand our services in a competitive international space.”

BP is committed to supporting the sustainable development of Oman’s economy and society through encouraging the development of Omani skills and capabilities; and generating employment and training opportunities.  

In 2020, BP spent $610 million with Omani registered companies – 90 per cent of its total spend – $28.6 million with small and medium enterprises either through direct contract awards or through the third party contracted services.