1. The Problem

What to capture:

  • Post-drilling production wells required continuous monitoring of extraction metrics

  • Manual data collection from distributed producing wells causing delays

  • Lack of real-time visibility into production performance across multiple fields

  • Inability to quickly identify production declines or equipment failures

  • No centralized system for production trend analysis and optimization

Business impact: Suboptimal production rates, delayed intervention in equipment issues, higher operational costs, and inability to maximize reservoir recovery efficiency leading to significant revenue losses.

2. The Solution:

Architecture Details:

  • FrameworX Enterprise for centralized production monitoring

  • Multi-tier architecture supporting real-time data collection and visualization

  • Enterprise database integration for historical production data

  • 24x7 continuous operation environment

Technical Specifications:

  • Protocol: PI AF (OSIsoft AVEVA) for equipment integration

  • Database: Oracle

  • Development: C# custom business logic and calculations

  • User Interface: TrendView for time-series analysis, DataGrid for tabular reports

  • Scale: Multiple production fields with continuous monitoring

  • Deployment: Centralized monitoring center with distributed field access

Core Functionality:

  • Real-time data collection from wellhead equipment

  • Automated production calculations and KPI generation

  • Historical trend analysis and pattern recognition

  • Configurable alarms for production anomalies

  • Regulatory compliance reporting

3. Key Enablers

Essential capabilities that made this solution possible:

  • PI AF Protocol Integration: Native support for OSIsoft Asset Framework ensuring standardized data collection from production equipment

  • Enterprise Database Connectivity: Seamless Oracle integration for large-scale production data management

  • C# Development Platform: Flexible framework for implementing custom production calculations and business logic

  • Advanced Visualization Components: TrendView and DataGrid controls for comprehensive production monitoring

4. The Results

  • Real-time Production Visibility: Achieved continuous monitoring across all production fields with immediate access to wellhead performance data, eliminating manual collection delays

  • Enhanced Equipment Reliability: Implemented automated anomaly detection and configurable alarms, enabling rapid identification of equipment failures and production declines before critical impact

  • Optimized Production Performance: Delivered centralized trend analysis and KPI generation, allowing operators to maximize reservoir recovery efficiency and maintain optimal extraction rates

  • Operational Cost Reduction: Streamlined monitoring operations through centralized control center deployment, reducing field visits and improving resource allocation across multiple production sites

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