We Are Grampian Consulting

We specialize in providing Flow Assurance services as part of the field development planning process, including operations support of producing assets. Our goal is to optimize recovery and enhance production over the life of field through the application of suitable strategies and philosophies to prevent solid deposition and operational constraints in oil and gas systems. 

​Our expertise lies in developing an integrated approach to evaluate production from the wellbore to the host facility over the project life cycle. In doing so, we strive to produce exceptional quality and value in all we do, and ultimately deliver practical solutions that fit with our client’s needs.

We offer advice and support for a wide range of disciplines, addressing short-term goals and long-term objectives in order to implement cost-effective solutions.​​​​

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​​"Using a multi-discipline approach, we consider reservoir performance, well phasing, field architecture, flow assurance, production facilities and operating philosophies to strike a balance between ultimate recovery and cost, all while maintaining operational flexibility and managing risk."

Services​

​Flow Assurance Studies
Flow Assurance is a key discipline that should be addressed through all phases of the project life cycle.​
Field Development Planning
Our integrated approach lets us develop the system architectures and operating philosophies for improved recovery. ​​
Project Support Services
We have extensive experience in a wide range of projects and support the development of key deliverables.

Specialty Area: Flow Assurance and Operability
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Our approach to Flow Assurance enhances production and optimizes recovery over the life of field. Services include:

​​- Development of representative steady state and transient simulation models;

- Interpretation of how results apply to real life scenarios and impact the system as a whole;
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- Implementation of strategies and philosophies to prevent solid deposition and operational constraints.

Hot Topic in Field Development Planning

Thermal management is a flow assurance strategy based on maintaining flowing temperatures outside of the wax and hydrate regions during normal operation, and providing a cooldown time to hydrate formation following a planned or unplanned shutdown.
​Thermal management solutions are field specific, with factors such as wellhead flowing temperature, tie-back distance, fluid type,  flow assurance threats, rheology, turndown rate, and host configuration (e.g. water depth / available riser slots) driving the strategy.

Passive thermal management can be achieved using wet insulated and pipe-in-pipe flowlines, with U-values of approximately 0.50 and 0.25 Btu/hr.ft².°F based on outside diameter, respectively, or better,

Active solutions involve the addition of heat to the system through circulation of hot liquid or an electric heat source. While the production bundle remains tried and tested, recent advances in technology allow the industry to move to a low power electrically heat traced configuration for deep water. Consideration must be given to the riser(s), as it usually becomes the critical element in the flow assurance strategy given that it is the furthest distance from the production source, and in particular, if active heating cannot be employed.

A thermal management solution should be robust and practical. Find out how to get the most pragmatic strategy in place for your project. ​
Grampian Consulting has global experience in Flow Assurance and Field Development projects.Thermal Management through Passive Insulation

Striving for Quality
We are feverishly working to gain accreditation for our Integrated Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental System​ .
​​Quality management input comprises the standard requirements from ISO 9001:2015, which are strategically deployed by our organization to achieve customer satisfaction through process control.

Environmental input comprises the standard requirements from ISO 14001:2015, which provides our organization with a framework to help protect the environment and respond to changing environmental conditions.
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Occupational health and safety management input meets the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 to encourage a safe and healthy workplace and prevent work-related injury and ill-health.

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