North Slope Alaska Oil and Gas Exploration and GIS
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Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
North Slope Alaska Oil and Gas Exploration and GIS Charles E. Barnwell, Michael Baker Jr. Inc. ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Agenda • Introduction to Alaska and North Slope oil and gas activities • What is GIS and why is it important to exploration in a place like the North Slope, Alaska? • GIS Implementation Strategies • Examples of GIS use on the North Slope • Summary & Recommendations ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Introduction
NORTH SLOPE ALASKA
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Alaska and the Arctic
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Alaska Prudhoe Bay area oil and gas fields
Sources: Alaska DNR, USGS, UAF-GINA
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Alaska: Challenging Place for Exploration
Area: 586,412 mi2 1,518,800 km2 Distances: 2,400 mi E-W 1,420 mi N-S Shoreline: 33,904 mi Few roads Many airfields & float planes
Source: US Dept. of Agriculture, NRCS
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Alaska Land Ownership
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Natural Challenges
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Arctic Challenges
Source: North Slope Borough
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The Arctic is Changing Example: Sea Ice Retreat
Source: Institute of the North
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Alaska Leasing Activity
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Source: Alaska DNR Div. of Oil & Gas, 2012
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So, now that we’ve introduced Alaska and the North Slope….
WHY IS GIS IMPORTANT FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION ON THE NORTH SLOPE? ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Why GIS? • Common framework for information • Ensuring accuracy of data • Seeing relationships of data
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The value of GIS • Managing complex information – – – – – –
Engineering Surveying Environmental Permitting Lands/leasing Cultural
Courtesy: North Slope Borough
Source:
• Making information collection more efficient and analysis more powerful ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Exploration GIS Engineering data
Survey data Basemap data
GIS
Permitting & Regulatory data Leasing and Lands data
Environmental data ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Implementation Steps • Exploration Phase: Build GIS foundation – – – –
Establish authoritative central database Identify critical applications Establish standards, protocols, and workflow Grow GIS functionality incrementally
• Development Phase: System and Database matures to an enterprise level. Key steps among many are: – Developing a PODS compliant database – Establishing a self-sustaining GIS with adequate tools and staff
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Building the Database
From reputable, best available sources
Source: Mapmakers, Alaska Inc.
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LiDAR
Source: Alaska DNR
Source: Alaska DNR
Source:
Source: Alaska DNR
In some cases, good quality data does not exist and must be acquired ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
Source: Alaska DNR
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Satellite Imagery can be a Valuable Part of the Basemap especially in remote areas like the North Slope
Source: Skyttruth.com
Courtesy:
oil and gas facility in winter 20
Source:
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GIS supports Field Data Collection
Source: University of Alaska
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GIS supports Permitting
Source: Alaska DNR—Div. Oil & Gas
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GIS to Quantify Water Sources
Courtesy: Repsol USA
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GIS supports Field Work
Source: University of Alaska
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: University of Alaska
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GIS supports Critical Access Example: Ice Roads
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: North Slope Borough
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Routing and Engineering Analysis
Courtesy: Repsol - USA
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GIS supports Engineering and Design
Source: Pioneer Natural Resources EIS Source: Pioneer Natural Resources EIS
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Pt. Thomson GIS Examples
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Environmental Analysis
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Wetlands Mapping
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Planning
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Summary • Alaska has unique challenges • Alaska exploration is very active at this time, and GIS plays a critical role in data management and analysis • GIS Implementation is typically phased, starting with exploration needs and maturing to enterprise level • GIS and data management standards and protocols are critical ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Summary (cont’d) • Lessons Learned in North Slope Examples: – Build an authoritative foundation on reputable, best available data, and a central repository. – Close integration with design, engineering, permitting and planning, and other aspects of the project should be emphasized. – Data custodian/steward/manager important. Central point of contact for project GIS. – User Committee, e.g. contractors, and others who meet regularly and communicate and know each other and deal with GIS needs and issues. ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Summary (cont’d) • Stay abreast of current technology, leverage the best tools, and what others in industry are doing. • Foster collaboration and coordination amongst users of GIS data. • Use GIS as an “intelligent map” not just graphics.
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Questions? For more Information: Charles Barnwell Michael Baker Jr., Inc. GIS Manager, Anchorage Office 907-273-1644 [email protected]
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
North Slope Alaska Oil and Gas Exploration and GIS Charles E. Barnwell, Michael Baker Jr. Inc. ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Agenda • Introduction to Alaska and North Slope oil and gas activities • What is GIS and why is it important to exploration in a place like the North Slope, Alaska? • GIS Implementation Strategies • Examples of GIS use on the North Slope • Summary & Recommendations ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Introduction
NORTH SLOPE ALASKA
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Alaska and the Arctic
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Alaska Prudhoe Bay area oil and gas fields
Sources: Alaska DNR, USGS, UAF-GINA
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Alaska: Challenging Place for Exploration
Area: 586,412 mi2 1,518,800 km2 Distances: 2,400 mi E-W 1,420 mi N-S Shoreline: 33,904 mi Few roads Many airfields & float planes
Source: US Dept. of Agriculture, NRCS
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Alaska Land Ownership
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Natural Challenges
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Arctic Challenges
Source: North Slope Borough
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The Arctic is Changing Example: Sea Ice Retreat
Source: Institute of the North
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Alaska Leasing Activity
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Source: Alaska DNR Div. of Oil & Gas, 2012
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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So, now that we’ve introduced Alaska and the North Slope….
WHY IS GIS IMPORTANT FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION ON THE NORTH SLOPE? ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
13
Why GIS? • Common framework for information • Ensuring accuracy of data • Seeing relationships of data
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
14
The value of GIS • Managing complex information – – – – – –
Engineering Surveying Environmental Permitting Lands/leasing Cultural
Courtesy: North Slope Borough
Source:
• Making information collection more efficient and analysis more powerful ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
15
Exploration GIS Engineering data
Survey data Basemap data
GIS
Permitting & Regulatory data Leasing and Lands data
Environmental data ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
16
Implementation Steps • Exploration Phase: Build GIS foundation – – – –
Establish authoritative central database Identify critical applications Establish standards, protocols, and workflow Grow GIS functionality incrementally
• Development Phase: System and Database matures to an enterprise level. Key steps among many are: – Developing a PODS compliant database – Establishing a self-sustaining GIS with adequate tools and staff
ESRI ESRI Petroleum Petroleum User User Group Conference Meeting 2012 2012
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Building the Database
From reputable, best available sources
Source: Mapmakers, Alaska Inc.
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
18
LiDAR
Source: Alaska DNR
Source: Alaska DNR
Source:
Source: Alaska DNR
In some cases, good quality data does not exist and must be acquired ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
Source: Alaska DNR
19
Satellite Imagery can be a Valuable Part of the Basemap especially in remote areas like the North Slope
Source: Skyttruth.com
Courtesy:
oil and gas facility in winter 20
Source:
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GIS supports Field Data Collection
Source: University of Alaska
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GIS supports Permitting
Source: Alaska DNR—Div. Oil & Gas
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GIS to Quantify Water Sources
Courtesy: Repsol USA
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
23
GIS supports Field Work
Source: University of Alaska
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: University of Alaska
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GIS supports Critical Access Example: Ice Roads
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: Alaska DNR Div. Land & Water
Source: North Slope Borough
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Routing and Engineering Analysis
Courtesy: Repsol - USA
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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GIS supports Engineering and Design
Source: Pioneer Natural Resources EIS Source: Pioneer Natural Resources EIS
ESRI Petroleum User Group Meeting 2012 Source: Pioneer Natural Resources EIS
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Pt. Thomson GIS Examples
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Environmental Analysis
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Wetlands Mapping
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
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Planning
Source: US Corps Engineers, Pt.Thomson EIS, 2009
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Summary • Alaska has unique challenges • Alaska exploration is very active at this time, and GIS plays a critical role in data management and analysis • GIS Implementation is typically phased, starting with exploration needs and maturing to enterprise level • GIS and data management standards and protocols are critical ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Summary (cont’d) • Lessons Learned in North Slope Examples: – Build an authoritative foundation on reputable, best available data, and a central repository. – Close integration with design, engineering, permitting and planning, and other aspects of the project should be emphasized. – Data custodian/steward/manager important. Central point of contact for project GIS. – User Committee, e.g. contractors, and others who meet regularly and communicate and know each other and deal with GIS needs and issues. ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
33
Summary (cont’d) • Stay abreast of current technology, leverage the best tools, and what others in industry are doing. • Foster collaboration and coordination amongst users of GIS data. • Use GIS as an “intelligent map” not just graphics.
ESRI Petroleum User Conference 2012
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Questions? For more Information: Charles Barnwell Michael Baker Jr., Inc. GIS Manager, Anchorage Office 907-273-1644 [email protected]
