What are the key advantages of ERD for the Russian market place?
Dean Watson: The key advantages for ERD in the Russian market place are the same as they are in other market places: a cost effective solution with proven ROI, an environmental solution or an accessibility solution. By a cost effective solution the meaning is rationalization of ROI for the infrastructure required to exploit the assets. If ERD proves to be the most cost effective solution taking into account other drivers such as environmental issues or accessibility then it makes sense for our clients to use this technology. In some cases ERD can be rationalized in Russia to address environmental concerns or in areas where there is limited infrastructure. Kieran Fitzpatrick: Specific advantages of ERD are as follows: • Extend life of mature fields (producers/injectors). • Satellite field developments. • Eliminate drilling/production islands. • Access reserves in environmentally sensitive areas. • Traditional ERD, e.g. the world class wells in Sakhalin, where the use of a land rig and o
