PhD Vacancies Aberdeen

Modelling of Transient Flow Regimes of Water-Gas-Oil Multiphase under Subsea conditions

Supervisors

Dr. Lixin Cheng

Funding Eligibility

EU/UK nationals.

Applications from international applicants will be considered provided they can demonstrate the ability to pay the difference in Tuition Fees.

Funding Notes

The National Subsea Research Institute has offered a number of three year fully funded doctoral studentship from 1^st September 2009. We welcome applications from students with an interest in the oil & gas industry and subsea engineering to investigate complex multiphase flow. The annual stipend rates for full time students will be £13,290 per year plus fees paid direct to the institution. More information can be found at www.nsri.org.uk

Application Deadline

30 September 2009

References

Description

Multiphase pumping, boosting and metering technologies are critical in the offshore oil and gas industry. However, multiphase flows are a very complex physical process since they combine the characteristics of a deformable interface, channel shape, flow direction and in some cases the compressibility of one of the phases (gas phase). Depending on the operating conditions, such as pressure, temperature, mass velocity, channel orientation (the effect of gravity, which in non-vertical channels tends to pull the liquid to the bottom of the channel), and fluid properties which are widely different combinations of different classes of fluids such as oil-gas, oil-water and oil-gas-water etc. Various gas-liquid or liquid-liquid interfacial geometric configurations occur in multiphase flow systems. To develop and improve multiphase pumping, boosting and metering technologies, it is very important to understand the flow regime characteristics under various operation conditions. The available experiments and models are mostly for steady flow conditions. Whether the available models are applicable to the transient operation conditions in the subsea oil gas production is not well explored. Therefore, the proposed research aims to model the complex transient flow regimes of water-gas-oil (oil-water, oil-gas and oil-water-gas) flows under the complex subsea conditions and to develop the corresponding prediction models for the void fraction, liquid holdup and frictional pressure drops. Design criteria of oil-gas-water multiphase flows under various flow regimes will be proposed. The proposed study is fundamental to the further investigation of multiphase metering, boosting and pumping technologies which have been planned as our long-term research targets in the field of multiphase flow.

NSRI was launched in January 2009 to define a co-ordinated long-term research strategy for the UK subsea industry. NSRI is a partnership between Subsea UK, the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, the University of Dundee, and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. NSRI Studentships fall within over-arching priority research themes related to reliability and integrity, autonomous systems, and offshore geotechnical engineering and fluid dynamics.

The student will be based in NSRI within the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. The lead supervisor will be Dr Lixin Cheng. The studentship will be co-supervised by an industrial supervisor to be confirmed.

Application Procedure

Formal applications can be completed online: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/postgraduate/apply.shtml.

Informal academic enquiries should be directed to Dr Lixin Cheng. All general enquiries should be directed to the Graduate School Admissions Unit.

Oil and Gas Vacancies- Job in Norway

The University of Stavanger (UiS) currently enrolls 8.300 students and employs 1200 academic and administrative staff. It offers a range of study and research programs and engages in disseminationof knowledge.
The academic activity is organized into three faculties and the University Museum of
Archeology. Many of the externally funded research activities are carried out in cooperation with
our affi liated International Research Institute of Stavanger AS (IRIS). The University is located inNorway’s most attractive region with 300.000 inhabitants. The region has a dynamic labor market and offers excellent opportunities for housing, cultural events and leisure.

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a position as
Research Fellow in Petroleum Engineering
Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Petroleum Engineering
For further information please contact Professor Alejandro Escalona,
telephone +47 51 83 17 44, e-mail alejandro.escalona@uis.no

Oil and Gas Vacancy Canada Reservoir Engineer

Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Location: Calgary, Canada
Job Status: Staff
Start Date ASAP
Interview Date: ASAP
Open To: EU and Canadian citizens

Brief client details: Our client, a leading oil & gas operator in Calgary, is looking for a Reservoir Simulation Engineer

You will provide simulation and reservoir engineering expertise to a highly motivated Subsurface team responsible for the development of the White Rose field and future delineation/development projects.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Aid in the creation and maintenance of 3-D simulation models;
• Assist in the planning and execution of depletion/drilling strategies within a team environment;
• Assist in preparing regulatory applications and interface with the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board;
• Keep yourself informed of technical advancements in the field of reservoir engineering;
• Participate in the ECD Emergency Response Plan, as assigned;
• Assist with overall reservoir engineering guideline development.

Qualifications and experience required:

• BSc in Engineering, MSc an asset;
• Eligibility for Professional Engineering status with APEGN is required;
• 10 + years experience in the oil and gas industry;
• Knowledge of work flows between geological reservoir model to upscaled simulation model;
• A strong skillset in reservoir simulation, preferably Eclipse;
• Strong analytical reservoir engineering background;
• Strong aptitude towards reservoir management and surveillance;
• Strong Computing skills including Unix and PC based applications;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of PVT, Pressure Transient Analysis and Special Core Analysis;
• Experience with mature field developments;
• Strong skill set in oil and natural gas developments;
• Experience with field depletion planning;
• Experience with IOR application;
• Offshore development experience would be considered an asset;
• Familiarity with/exposure to reserves assessment and reporting considered an asset.

Specific Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with others on the team and within the organization to achieve goals, and to identify and resolve problems;
• Superior analytical skills to identify key issues based on relevant data and provide appropriate solutions/recommendations;
• Strong written and oral communication as well as, presentation skills;
• Adaptable to a variable working environment and with different tasks, responsibilities and people;
• Capable of acting independently, when required, and with initiative to achieve goals beyond what is required.

Medical (Physical) Requirements/Standards

Offshore travel may be required for this position.

Salary: market rates (dependent upon current experience). Please indicate current or desired total remuneration required when applying for this role.

To apply for this role please e-mail a copy of your CV in 'word' format together with details of what you are looking for in terms of a total remuneration package quoting reference number: JH00382/ResSimEng to john.hazlewood@scoutrecruitment.com or apply directly through our website or telephone: 01224 645708 for further information.

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Scout Recruitment
19 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1QF
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 645708 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 626436
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Petroleum Engineer Oil Gas Vacancy

Chevron Exploration and Production Netherlands B.V.

Are you looking for a career where your opinions and ideas matter? Then Chevron may be the company for you. Chevron is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry.

Chevron Exploration and Production Netherlands (CEPN), as part of the strategic business unit Chevron Upstream Europe (CUE), currently manages a portfolio of Projects ranging from new platform developments to extensive modifications of existing offshore facilities. Our headquarters are located in Voorburg (near The Hague). We offer you opportunities to further develop your career within CUE and other locations where Chevron is active.

Petroleum Engineers

The Petroleum Engineer functionally works in Chevron's Reservoir Engineering team and is a simultaneously member of multi-disciplinary teams for operating assets and new projects. As Petroleum Engineer you manage all petroleum/ reservoir engineering aspects of Chevron's interests in the diverse portfolio of operated oil and gas assets and new opportunities in the Netherlands. With a technical focus, your responsibilities include generating oil and gas production forecasts, building and maintaining material balance models and conducting Field Development Planning for new developments. You carry out economic analysis and studies to support reserves submissions. The Petroleum Engineer also provides support to the operations group: implementation of EOR systems, preparation of well intervention programs, troubleshooting well performance on a day-to-day basis, perform decision analysis work and running economic analysis for small operation projects (i.e. compressor sizing, generator replacement, well intervention, changes in completion, well proposals or other investments).

Succesfull candidates have a university degree (MSc. or equivalent qualification). You have around 10 years of experience in reservoir simulation (using IPM and Eclipse), production engineering and basic knowledge of economics, ideally in an operating environment. Experience in drilling and well intervention are desirable. Knowledge of local geology and familiarity with the Dutch petroleum regulatory environment are a plus. Fluency in English is required and Dutch is an advantage.

Our new colleagues are self starters, eager to learn, have excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-working approach. As one of the world's leading energy companies Chevron offers opportunities for career progression, the possibility of future overseas working, competitive remuneration and family friendly policies.

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications outlined in the above, please send your application letter and full CV (both in English) to Renate van Putt, HR Assistant: renatevanputt@chevron.com