Kemerovskaya oblast,
Russia
2009
2010
Oil&Gas
Executive Summary
Gazprom Dobycha Kuznetsk Ltd. is a subsidiary of Gazprom, mainly
engaged in exploration and production of coal bed methane and other
carbohydrates.
In 2009, Gazprom selected EleSy to provide a turnkey control
system solution for coal bed methane fields.
Coal bed methane production technology is introduced for the
first time in Russia. Similar technologies have already been
implemented in the USA, Canada and Australia.
Challenges and Scope of Work
Daily methane production is 12,000 m3, which is
planned to reach up to 120,000 m3.
Coal bed methane production mitigates the risk of emergencies in
coal mines at underground mining. Besides, it reduces the
environmental effects of coal
mining such as release of methane and emission of smoke and noxious
fumes into the atmosphere at coal combustion.
EleSy was requested to provide complete process automation and
control solution for methane production that include:
- Well cluster telecontrol systems
- Process automation system for a gas receiving and processing
unit
- Central control room for entire facility management
- Remote data acquisition system
Solutions
EleSy's integrated process automation and control solution is
implemented on the basis of PLC ELSY-TM and InfinitySuite SCADA. It
provides data acquisition from all field equipment located at well
clusters, gas receiving and processing unit, flare and loading
facility. Data is transferred over a wireless network (IEC 60870.5
protocol) built on Motorola solutions.
Advantages
EleSy deployed a cost-effective integrated solution that
effectively fulfills our customer's unique requirements and ensures
stable performance and reliable operation of the facility.
Results
In February 2010, the first facility for coal bed methane
production was launched. The President of the Russian Federation,
Dmitry Medvedev, took part in the event. More then a thousand of
wells is planned to be launched in the near future.