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EXCURSION REVIEW. Excursion to Qua Iboe Terminal by SPE Lagos Section 61. May 2014. Group 1. Excursion Objectives. HANDS-ON OVERVIEW OF PRACTICAL ENGINEERING. APPRECIATION OF THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY. GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MPN. Outline. Overview of the JV Opertions. Introduction to QIT
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EXCURSION REVIEW Excursion to Qua Iboe Terminal by SPE Lagos Section 61 May 2014 Group 1
Excursion Objectives HANDS-ON OVERVIEW OF PRACTICAL ENGINEERING. APPRECIATION OF THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY. GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MPN
Outline • Overview of the JV Opertions. • Introduction to QIT • Process Flowcharts • Key Learnings • Observations. • Challenges • Recommendations • Conclusions.
Overview of the JV Operations • 1973, ExxonMobil formed JV with Nigeria in the ratio of 40:60. • JV has 105 platforms and 200 producing wells • Condensate and Crude blending due to depletion of reserves. • Current production is between 600-700kpd Pro Forma Charts 4 Nov-14
Introduction to QIT • Tank farm consisting of 14 storage tanks-6.5Mbbls and 3 loading lines. • Qua Iboe crude from offshore fields in the Bight of Biafra. • Liquid Handling Capacity of 600kpd. • Vessels are loaded through SPM • Accomodates ship of about 312000 DWT. • Treated crude is loaded for transportation. • Light crude with sulphur of 0.13% Pro Forma Charts 5 Nov-14
Key Learnings Crude processing Crude treatment Crude transportation. MPN is passionate about Community Development
Observations • Safety is key in the industry. • Quality Control and Quality Asurrance is important. • Smokeless flame from the flare stack • People were warm and receptive.
Challenges As faced by MPN, • Gas Flaring. As faced by the students, • Time Constraints • Practical knowledge of the processes.
Recommendations For MPN, • Alternative means of gas usage should be considered instead of flaring. For SPE, • Trip should be made for a longer duration. • Student involvement.
Conclusions The trip exposed students to the industry and improved networking amongst us. Informative and Exciting Trip. Big Thank you to SPE and other sponsors.