Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and President Dr.Ramos Horta in the recent joint news conference in Dili, Timor Leste. They are pretty sure the gas pipeline from Greater Sunrise should go to Timor Leste.
We are happy about it, they have been aggressively engaging a lot of negotiation and we wish the negotiation will bring us something that can benefit for our sovereign country. As they said in the technical point of view it is feasible the pipeline go to Timor Leste. Which seems the main drive for this negotiation, but we should aware that with the current technologies and more to come, make possible the pipeline can go through our ocean and eventually end up in one of our coastal area in Timor Leste.
But, the question is, Do the companies in charge agree with it? because it is not just about the technical issue but there are many issues that need to be settle before it can realize.
As an engineer there is no doubt about technical wise for the pipeline to go to Timor Leste's territory, the issue is about the companies that want to invest, is it safe to go there?, Is enough local manpower to handle majority of the work? and the most crucial is that about the marketing opportunities.
To answer all of these doubts and unanswered questions there are many things that need to be seen by the government both present and in future.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Eni awards Kitan subsea equipment contractto FMC
HOUSTON – Eni has awarded a $60-million contract for manufacture and supply of subsea equipment for Kitan field development in 1,000 ft (310 m) of water in the Timor Sea.
Under the agreement, FMC will supply three subsea production trees and all associated control systems and umbilicals. Engineering, procurement, and construction will be from FMC operations in Singapore and Malaysia. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2010.
06/17/2009
Under the agreement, FMC will supply three subsea production trees and all associated control systems and umbilicals. Engineering, procurement, and construction will be from FMC operations in Singapore and Malaysia. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2010.
06/17/2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
As I wrote in previous post, that the MPD is a new technology in the Drilling operation, many of us wonder we will run out of oil/gas in near future and with that the world will face energy crisis, but Don't you think that we have more reserves in far-far below the earth beneath, therefore as we go for it, it certainly requires great technology to deal with.
The MPD is one of the latest technology that not only reducing the cost but also the safety of the environment as well as the personnel on board during the drilling operation. As we go into the more hazard zone it is essential the safety cautious will be taken seriously for both our crews and for the environment specially in the offshore operation.
Many might wonder, what is the MPD, the MPD is actually similar with Underbalance drilling (UBD) both of them use similar tools such rotating control device (RCD) and manifold choke (valve) the only different is that the UBD aims to control the formation damage however, the MPD is to improve drillability of a well by alleviating drilling issues such as kick,lost of circulation etc that may arise during the drilling by preventing the formation damage.
It is important the energy companies should taken into serious consideration to use MPD in their drilling operation, as it has valuable advantages from the economics point of view until the safety concern.
The drilling offshore operation like in Timor Sea is one of the candidate that might use MPD in the both exploration and development stages, Petronas (Malaysian national oil company) will drill three wells in the area of JPDA in middle of August 2009, hopefully in this exploration drilling may use the MPD in their operation.
It is understood that the MPD is new technology specially in the Asia Pacific, therefore, the MPD is not that familiar yet, but in North Americas and Gulf Mexico the drilling companies use the MPD at few deep and ULTRA DEEP water and the result were fantastic, and also most well are deviated with the angle above 70 degree. therefore in my new design of MPD which will be partial of my dissertation draft in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, major in Petroleum Engineering that will more focus in the economics point of view as it is important to find alternative cheapest way in the drilling operation, but not also to forget the safety issue both for the personnel and environment.
It is important to us as the the citizens of Timor Leste, should aware of the all new possible technologies specially in area of Petroleum Engineering, which oil and gas accounted of 80% of the country's revenue.
Therefore, let us put more resources in the area of R&D for the future drilling in our both offshore and onshore oil/gas reserves, and i have good faith we will be able to handle it and more importantly soon or later we will stand independently in term of R&D, it is just a matter of time, but as the end we will reach there.
It is a positive sign of existing new establishment of the National Petroleum Authority or Nasional Autoridade de Petroleuo (ANP) will help to start with the center of R&D in Dili or some other suitable locations in the country to gather young and enthusiastic future petroleum engineer to contribute their goal and knowledge in order to come up with common goal.
The MPD is one of the latest technology that not only reducing the cost but also the safety of the environment as well as the personnel on board during the drilling operation. As we go into the more hazard zone it is essential the safety cautious will be taken seriously for both our crews and for the environment specially in the offshore operation.
Many might wonder, what is the MPD, the MPD is actually similar with Underbalance drilling (UBD) both of them use similar tools such rotating control device (RCD) and manifold choke (valve) the only different is that the UBD aims to control the formation damage however, the MPD is to improve drillability of a well by alleviating drilling issues such as kick,lost of circulation etc that may arise during the drilling by preventing the formation damage.
It is important the energy companies should taken into serious consideration to use MPD in their drilling operation, as it has valuable advantages from the economics point of view until the safety concern.
The drilling offshore operation like in Timor Sea is one of the candidate that might use MPD in the both exploration and development stages, Petronas (Malaysian national oil company) will drill three wells in the area of JPDA in middle of August 2009, hopefully in this exploration drilling may use the MPD in their operation.
It is understood that the MPD is new technology specially in the Asia Pacific, therefore, the MPD is not that familiar yet, but in North Americas and Gulf Mexico the drilling companies use the MPD at few deep and ULTRA DEEP water and the result were fantastic, and also most well are deviated with the angle above 70 degree. therefore in my new design of MPD which will be partial of my dissertation draft in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, major in Petroleum Engineering that will more focus in the economics point of view as it is important to find alternative cheapest way in the drilling operation, but not also to forget the safety issue both for the personnel and environment.
It is important to us as the the citizens of Timor Leste, should aware of the all new possible technologies specially in area of Petroleum Engineering, which oil and gas accounted of 80% of the country's revenue.
Therefore, let us put more resources in the area of R&D for the future drilling in our both offshore and onshore oil/gas reserves, and i have good faith we will be able to handle it and more importantly soon or later we will stand independently in term of R&D, it is just a matter of time, but as the end we will reach there.
It is a positive sign of existing new establishment of the National Petroleum Authority or Nasional Autoridade de Petroleuo (ANP) will help to start with the center of R&D in Dili or some other suitable locations in the country to gather young and enthusiastic future petroleum engineer to contribute their goal and knowledge in order to come up with common goal.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Manage Pressure Drilling (MPD)
Managed pressure drilling (MPD) systems connect to and enhance the capability of existing conventional rig elements.
On the other hand, underbalanced systems may completely replace many conventional elements of a rig's drilling system.
Two basic elements that MPD enhances are the drilling fluid and the circulation system which every drilling method uses to control bottomhole pressure (BHP).
As a field ages with production, pore pressure, wellbore stability, and fracture gradient can change to the point where more dynamic control is required.
Of the many different technologies and processes required to drill a well none are more central to a successful drilling operation than those that control BHP.A drilling system’s primary tasks are:
Transport the cuttings
Prevent influx and losses
Keep the drill pipe free, the hole open, and the well on target and budget
These tasks do not change as a field ages, they just get harder to do.
The collection of pressure control methods referred to as MPD complements the basic elements of drilling by adding more control to the BHP. MPD extends control over the BHP to operational phases when the rig pumps are off, improving wellbore stability, well control, and safety, and bringing into reach productive prospects too expensive to drill otherwise.
Stay Turned for next post ------
On the other hand, underbalanced systems may completely replace many conventional elements of a rig's drilling system.
Two basic elements that MPD enhances are the drilling fluid and the circulation system which every drilling method uses to control bottomhole pressure (BHP).
As a field ages with production, pore pressure, wellbore stability, and fracture gradient can change to the point where more dynamic control is required.
Of the many different technologies and processes required to drill a well none are more central to a successful drilling operation than those that control BHP.A drilling system’s primary tasks are:
Transport the cuttings
Prevent influx and losses
Keep the drill pipe free, the hole open, and the well on target and budget
These tasks do not change as a field ages, they just get harder to do.
The collection of pressure control methods referred to as MPD complements the basic elements of drilling by adding more control to the BHP. MPD extends control over the BHP to operational phases when the rig pumps are off, improving wellbore stability, well control, and safety, and bringing into reach productive prospects too expensive to drill otherwise.
Stay Turned for next post ------
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Learning style
Different groups of psychologists have, over the decades, each come up with their own tests and methods for determining and classifying people's learning styles. Not all the systems of tests, methods and categorisations agree with one another.
Generally, however, people popularly accept that they may prefer to learn through spatial-visual, kinetic, language-oriented or logical styles (with this set of four categories often used to help child learners), or in visual, kinaesthetic or auditory styles (this set of three often being applied to adult learners).
Keeping things simple by ignoring the different sets, we'll just take a look at what all those terms might mean:
Spatial-visual
Learners who lean towards the spatial-visual style seem to absorb things better when they are shown, or can create, clear images, diagrams or illustrations of them. Colours and patterns interest them, and demonstrations of how things are done seem to be effective ways of imparting information to them.
Kinetic/kinaesthetic/tactile
"Kinetic" processes relate to movement. "Kinaesthetic", a word not found in traditional dictionaries, indicates something similar, and to touch (which is where "tactile" comes in). This learning style is essentially the preference for understanding something through touching it, walking through it, and generally getting hands-on with stuff.
Language-oriented
Language-oriented learners prefer to verbalise things, read to understand something or absorb information through clearly delivered lectures. They like playing with words, putting a problem into words to solve it, and grasping ideas set out in stories. They can learn quickly through handouts, reading material and good spoken delivery.
Logical
Individuals with a logical-learning preference like thinking through things, questioning others, and pondering abstract ideas. They enjoy understanding how things interrelate, and what purposes various ideas and experiments can serve. It helps if they understand the point of something before learning it or working on it.
Auditory
An auditory preference is seen in people who enjoy learning by listening to others, and discussing matters with others to understand the issue. Sometimes, what is said (the pure verbal aspect) may mean much less to such people than the tone of voice in which it is spoken. They may need to read something aloud to fully grasp it.
Understanding your preferred learning style can be useful because it can help you choose the approach that enables you to learn most quickly and effectively.
However, knowing one's preferred learning style/s can instead narrow some people's views of themselves and their abilities, if they start to dismiss or discount other styles of absorbing information. They may decide to label themselves ("I'm a visual type, so I can't possibly listen to this audio tape", or "Hey, I'm a kinetic learner - don't give me these textbooks"), and ignore their broader capacities.
Know yourself by all means, but do not use your learning preferences as an excuse for coddling your weaknesses. Very few people are so restricted by physical and mental challenges that they can learn in only one way, exclusively. Most individuals of normal mental and psychological capability are able to learn in all ways, just that they lean more towards one or two styles. These are preferences, not a disability.
People also grow and change, developing new interests and ways of seeing the world. Your learning preferences can change as you grow, and you may find yourself more flexible about applying different approaches to various situations when you are more mature - it does not have to be true that we become more set in our ways as we age!
Generally, however, people popularly accept that they may prefer to learn through spatial-visual, kinetic, language-oriented or logical styles (with this set of four categories often used to help child learners), or in visual, kinaesthetic or auditory styles (this set of three often being applied to adult learners).
Keeping things simple by ignoring the different sets, we'll just take a look at what all those terms might mean:
Spatial-visual
Learners who lean towards the spatial-visual style seem to absorb things better when they are shown, or can create, clear images, diagrams or illustrations of them. Colours and patterns interest them, and demonstrations of how things are done seem to be effective ways of imparting information to them.
Kinetic/kinaesthetic/tactile
"Kinetic" processes relate to movement. "Kinaesthetic", a word not found in traditional dictionaries, indicates something similar, and to touch (which is where "tactile" comes in). This learning style is essentially the preference for understanding something through touching it, walking through it, and generally getting hands-on with stuff.
Language-oriented
Language-oriented learners prefer to verbalise things, read to understand something or absorb information through clearly delivered lectures. They like playing with words, putting a problem into words to solve it, and grasping ideas set out in stories. They can learn quickly through handouts, reading material and good spoken delivery.
Logical
Individuals with a logical-learning preference like thinking through things, questioning others, and pondering abstract ideas. They enjoy understanding how things interrelate, and what purposes various ideas and experiments can serve. It helps if they understand the point of something before learning it or working on it.
Auditory
An auditory preference is seen in people who enjoy learning by listening to others, and discussing matters with others to understand the issue. Sometimes, what is said (the pure verbal aspect) may mean much less to such people than the tone of voice in which it is spoken. They may need to read something aloud to fully grasp it.
Understanding your preferred learning style can be useful because it can help you choose the approach that enables you to learn most quickly and effectively.
However, knowing one's preferred learning style/s can instead narrow some people's views of themselves and their abilities, if they start to dismiss or discount other styles of absorbing information. They may decide to label themselves ("I'm a visual type, so I can't possibly listen to this audio tape", or "Hey, I'm a kinetic learner - don't give me these textbooks"), and ignore their broader capacities.
Know yourself by all means, but do not use your learning preferences as an excuse for coddling your weaknesses. Very few people are so restricted by physical and mental challenges that they can learn in only one way, exclusively. Most individuals of normal mental and psychological capability are able to learn in all ways, just that they lean more towards one or two styles. These are preferences, not a disability.
People also grow and change, developing new interests and ways of seeing the world. Your learning preferences can change as you grow, and you may find yourself more flexible about applying different approaches to various situations when you are more mature - it does not have to be true that we become more set in our ways as we age!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
What make Timorese becoming special
Next few posting i would like to describe how we Timorese have been different with other citizens in other nations, and what had make us as extraordinary, hardwork and intelectual compare to other developed nations.
It has been 5 years I stayed in Malaysia for my study, i come across to know many people from different countries, knowing them along my journey in Malaysia, I have also jotted down some comparisson between us (Timorese) to other nations' citizens.
Believe or not we had a lot of talent that no doubt will bring our country forward in term of economic and social sectors, the only thing that hindrance us for been competing is that, we look ourself down compare to other people from other countries, or we just acknowledge our limitation by simply ignoring our blessed tallents.
I had many friends from African, middle east and sout east. And i have been with them for sometimes and i have known them as much as i can, and now i could say that we (Timorese) are much-much better compare to these people.
I would like to describe in the next posting... stay tunned.....
God Bless you all....
It has been 5 years I stayed in Malaysia for my study, i come across to know many people from different countries, knowing them along my journey in Malaysia, I have also jotted down some comparisson between us (Timorese) to other nations' citizens.
Believe or not we had a lot of talent that no doubt will bring our country forward in term of economic and social sectors, the only thing that hindrance us for been competing is that, we look ourself down compare to other people from other countries, or we just acknowledge our limitation by simply ignoring our blessed tallents.
I had many friends from African, middle east and sout east. And i have been with them for sometimes and i have known them as much as i can, and now i could say that we (Timorese) are much-much better compare to these people.
I would like to describe in the next posting... stay tunned.....
God Bless you all....
Friday, May 29, 2009
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