Impact of Integrated Operations Planning in Operations TEPNG-JV District

Abstract Several ‘mini’ planning existed in the past in some operations’ departments in TEPNG-JV district. These planning were not quite effective as they were neither integrated nor centrally coordinated. There were no structured processes, no structured planning review meetings, no common planning rules and no planning organization. The various disciplines simply worked in silos. Looking at the title, the questions that might be on the lips of the reader is what is integrated operations planning? What does it entail? What role does it play in day-to-day business of oil and gas production? Integrated Operations Planning is a consolidated, ‘live’ planning that gives a single view on all planned operational activities. It is a decision-making tool used by Top management, Managers, Engineers and Technicians at varying degrees. It is used in identifying and resolving operational conflicts, optimizing production, negotiating contracts, deciding on SIMOPs (Simultaneous operations) and Co-activities, rig planning, wells interventions planning, budgeting, forecasting short, medium and long term offshore and onshore accommodation needs as well as in the preparation of the yearly reserves evaluation (PRIME) and Long term planning (LTP) exercises. Integrated Operations Planning (IOP) encompasses all key areas of operations; Drilling, Completion & Well Interventions, Shutdown operations, Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Structural), Construction, Maintenance, Contracts, Procurement, Technical Logistics, Production Technology, Geosciences, Development Planning, HSE, Production, Inspection, Gas business, LNG, Government and Partners Interface. This planning, which started a few years ago in TOTAL E&P Nigeria (TEPNG-JV District), has been quite impactful, as it has resulted in time, monetary and resources savings. This paper seeks to highlight these impacts.