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GC1S A B R I Y A HorumIssue 2 - October 2010The Kuwait IntegratedDigital Field BulletinINSIDE THIS ISSUE:Time for change in South & East Kuwait – by Mr. Hashem Hashem, Deputy Managing Director, South & East KuwaitPROVIDING THE BACKBONE FOR KwIDF: An interview with Mr. Hesham Al-Nouri, Manager CIT GroupSUPPORTING THE CHANGE: An interview with Mr. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Manager Operations Support GroupTEAMWORK AND SHARED OWNERSHIP: An interview with Mr. Bader Al-Telaihi, Team Leader, Production Operations, East Kuwait -IICOLLABORATION IN ACTION: Interview with Mr. Dawood Al-Matar, Team Leader for Fields Development - South KuwaitGET ONBOARD AND GET INVOLVED: Interview with Mr Sadoun Al-Khaledi, Team Leader, Operations Technical Services -S&EKKwIDF GC1: Interview with Mr. Riyad Quttainah, Team Leader Well Services Technical -IITHE CASE FOR CHANGE With commentary by Dr. Adel Al-Abassi, Manager R&T Group, and Mr Ahmad Al-Jasmi,Team Leader R&T SurfaceWIN WITH KwIDF GC1PROJECT UPDATEWIN A TVWITH GC1See page 11FROM LEFT TO RIGHTMr Bader Al-Telaihi(TL Production Operations, East Kuwait-II)Mr. Ahmad Al-Jasmi(TL Research & Technology, Surface)Mr. Dawood Al-Matar(TL Fields Development - SK)inspect the first digital well BG-0136in Burgan FieldTime for change in South & East KuwaitBy Mr. Hashem Hashem, Deputy Managing Director, South & East Kuwait DirectorateThe start of the KwIDF GC1 pilot in the Burgan Oilfield is also the beginning of an excitingjourney for the South & East Kuwait Operations. It is a marked change from the way in whichwe used to work. When I joined KOC, operational decisions took days and often weeks. Iremember it required a big effort searching through huge data files and conferring withcolleagues in other parts of the organization. Now there is the potential for receiving data inreal time at the press of a button, speeding up and improving an informed decision process.- Continued on page 2...

Time for changeThe Kuwait Integrated Digital Fields KwIDFinitiative is a real opportunity to improveradically the effectiveness of our decisionmaking process; it will also enable us tomanage our reservoirs efficiently andoptimize the production of our wells.There will be major benefits for KOCand South & East Kuwait DirectorateGreater Burgan is the second largestoilfield in the world and KOC’s leadingproduction field. One of our roles isto balance the outputs from all KOC’soilfields to meet the agreed daily target.As we move into the next decade, whencosts are increasing and environmentalimpacts are a major factor, we needto devise innovative ways of movingforward and to manage our assetsefficiently. New leading edge technologythat is being deployed in the pilot willlead to better decision making andplanning by creating a new collaborativeenvironment in which we will all beworking.I see this as key to meeting KOC’s overall2030 targets of increasing our totaloutputs significantly and for meetingthe goals that will be set for South & EastKuwait as our contribution to meetingthose objectives. In turn this will improvethe profitability of the company andmaintain our position in the leading rankof world oil companies.However, I see KwIDF GC1 benefittingour production in the short term as wellas adding strategic value in the longterm. People working in the South & EastKuwait asset are interested in seeingclear value in any investment; we arelooking for early results even from apilot! I am expecting the pilot to enhanceproduction through GC1 by at least 5%through better production optimization.There will be an impact on ouroperationsThis will affect almost all aspects ofour operations. For example, real timedata delivered from the wells, whenintegrated with data for field monitoring,production and reservoir computingcreates an information-rich environment.By extracting and presenting criticaldata in a way that busy operators andengineers can get to and understandquickly and easily, and combiningthis with new ways of working in theplanned Collaboration and DecisionCenters, I can see these innovationsreducing our decision processes to hours,even minutes, rather than weeks. Newtechnology will allow easier collaborationbetween the key teams in the South &East Kuwait Directorate. This will provide,for example, the essential conferencinglinks between the Field Developmentgroups and their Production Operationscolleagues to share knowledge andresolve problems together.I know that the benefits of KwIDF areimmense and provide wide benefits.For example, in the field, our peopleneed to periodically visit the wells forPAGE 2

INTERVIEW WITH MR. HASHEM HASHEMDEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SOUTH & EAST KUWAITinspection and to change the beansize. This is both time consuming and,at times, involves driving in intensesummer heat. The number of these wellsite visits will be reduced drastically onceKwIDF is in place, providing tremendousimprovements in health and safety.Real time data on the well flow will beavailable on the desk monitors. There willbe remote diagnosis of the “health” of thewell and choke change can be executedfrom a remote location though KwIDF.The more quickly we can move towardsthis type of operation, the safer will bethe working conditions for our people.KwIDF will add value for our peopleThat brings me to another perspective.We believe strongly that using KwIDFapproaches is essential to meeting ourbusiness objectives- adding value to KOC.However we believe equally strongly thatit will add value to our people and buildopportunities for KOC’s employees.KwIDF will only be successful if werecognize that there is a need to bringin fundamental changes to the way inwhich we all work to make use of thetechnology. Technology is an enabler- itwill be the people who are the future.We have to bring our people in South &East Kuwait along with us as we take thejourney towards better collaboration.And that is a key message- the future isthough better collaboration and cooperationin the way we work together todo our day to day jobs in a more efficientmanner.A major factor in the success of theproject will be to ensure that everyonefrom management, geologists,engineers and operators understand theimportance of the KwIDF GC1 pilot andits criticality to KOC’s future.For some of our colleague, the prospectof changing how they work or howthings are organized can be daunting.For this reason we are complementingthe more technology and processdevelopment aspects of the KwIDF GC1with a Change Management programmeto help our people understand and adaptto the changes.We recognize that many of ouremployees have been in KOC for a longtime. Our change program will look athow their knowledge and experience canbe transferred successfully, enriching andenhancing the whole work environment.Looking forward to the challengeInitially only a small number of peoplewill be working with, and exposed to,KwIDF GC1. However the challenges forthe whole of the Directorate are clearas we roll out Digital Fields to the otherGathering Centers in Burgan and acrossSouth & East Kuwait.Implementing KwIDF GC1 will challengeus all; but it will be an exciting challengethat each of us should embrace for thefuture of KOC, and for our own personaldevelopment and that of the Country.PAGE 3

AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. HESHAM AL-NOURI, MANAGERCORPORATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUPProviding The BackboneFor KwIDFA long time interestHesham Al-Nouri, KOC’s Manager of Corporate Information Technology hasbeen interested for a long time in using information technology to improve theperformance of oil fields. “I remember working with Cambridge Energy ResearchAssociates some years ago on the Digital Oil Field of the Future and beingimpressed by the ways that major companies were investing in the technology. Ialways believed that KOC should create the infrastructure in place to enable us toimplement smart approaches and best practice. We have worked hard with ourcolleagues in R&T to spearhead the development of technology to push KwIDFforward. We have begun to introduce Smart Field technology into KOC andstarted the challenging journey to changing the way we work.Providing the backbone for KwIDFCIT provides the backbone for KwIDF bydelivering real-time data from the wells withoutany delays and integrating it with data from otherapplications for field monitoring, productionand reservoir computing. The use of softwaredata modeling and visualization creates a richinformation environment that is easily accessibleto users in the Collaboration Center. Data andcommunication links enable further collaborationwith the Decision Center in the Gathering Centerto allow effective actions to be agreed rapidly; italso provides remote control of the chokes on thewells to regulate production more effectively. Thesmooth flow of reliable and timely informationprovides the data backbone, holding the projecttogether.As well as having the largest fiber-optic networkin the Middle East, CIT is also looking forinnovative ways of connecting the last few milesto the well. “We currently use microwave access[WiMAX technology] to collect this data, butwill continue to look for advances such as 4G tofurther improve data collection in the field”.The challenge for CITCIT has already expanded the Data Center toaccommodate the volume of data that will begenerated from the three KwIDF pilots. As KwIDFgains momentum, one of thebiggest challenges for the CITgroup is to keep pace withthe capacity and processingrequired for holding andtransmitting the data. In thenext few months, the KwIDFproject centered on GatheringCenter 1 [GC1] in theGreater Burgan field will begenerating, storing, managing and transmittingdata from up to 53 wells connected to that center.“This will be a significant amount of data in itself,but we are already looking beyond the pilots.Imagine the capacity needed when we add theother 13 Gathering Centers in the Burgan Field,and then the other production fields to integratefully all of KWIDF capabilities. We will need tocontinue working closely with R&T and our othercolleagues to be able to plan for and managethis.”KwIDF is an amazing challengeCorporate IT is a strong supporter of the KwIDFinitiatives and committed to the project’s success.Hesham Al-Nouri said, “We want KwIDF to besuccessful. This is a dream for us working withnew technologies and new approaches suchas the Collaboration Center. Most of our teamleaders have already been involved and arecommitted fully. We have dedicated some of ourbest IT people; resources fluctuate with the needsof three KwIDF projects but, at any one time,there can be up to 9 of our people working onthem”.“The approaches being tested in the threeKwIDF projects have the potential to make KOCa world leader in using Smart Field technology.The technology and solutions will be in placeto provide a sophisticated decision-makingenvironment on which to base collaboration;the major challenge is for our people to use thisinformation creatively, communicate effectively,work in new ways and share best practices asthey are developed”.“We need to blend the experience of ourolder and most experienced employees withthe enthusiasm of young people joining theorganisation. Technology can help here also. Forexample, social networking solutions within theKOC environment can be used to support thisknowledge exchange.”It will be an exciting challenge for all of us to keepup with the pace of change that technology canenable but I’m very optimistic. The sky’s the limit!PAGE 4

INTERVIEW WITH MR. ABDULLAH AL-AWADHIMANAGER OPERATIONS SUPPORT GROUPSupporting the ChangeMr. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Manager Operations Support Group,talks about the important role the Operations Support Groupwill play to ensure that the KwIDF GC1 pilot is successful. Theupcoming changes that KwIDF will bring to KOC require acareful and proactive program of planning to ensure the supportinfrastructure is in place to provide seamless maintenance to thenew equipment and systems – and reduce shutdowns.“Operations Support Group has beeninvolved in the KwIDF GC1 project forover a year now. In providing, technicalcapabilities and operational support tothe field, the Group has a major interestin the success of the KwIDF pilot. Thenew technologies will affect the wayin which Operations Support deliverpreventative maintenance activities,schedule shutdowns and manage safetyand environmental matters.”Through KwIDF, the acquisitionof real-time data and accurateinformation from the field will helpthe Group determine maintenancerequirements and planning.However, it is imperative that the newtechnology being implemented is alsomaintained. The new instrumentationand equipment being installed willrequire additional staff training andthe acquisition of new spare parts formaintenance.“Maintenance Support &Reliability and OperationsTechnical ServicesTeams will play a vitalrole in supporting theimplementation of theinitial KwIDF GC1 pilotbut also the success ofthe ongoing project.Achieving improved oil productionmanagement through the control ofwells is only one component part ofthe project, the new technology andequipment will require careful andtimely maintenance to avoid frequentshutdowns.”“We must consider our maintenancecontracts as part of the change process.Our Teams within Operations SupportGroup must be familiar with the asset’snew equipment in the field – Electrical,Mechanical and Instrumentations.The list of equipment will also need tofeed into the new Maximo system forpreventative maintenance. There is alsothe issue of HSE – the new equipmentmay require new procedures, whichmust also be considered as part of HSEManagement System. However, we seeless physical visits to the wells beingneeded which will mean fewer hazardsfor operators and Well Servicemen.”KOC has reached a vital juncture in itshistory and we should all appreciatethat the old and conventional waysof running our business will notdeliver KOC’s strategic objectives, soKwIDF is a great opportunity for thebusiness that will enable us improveour production operations and offernumerous other benefits.PAGE 5

INTERVIEW WITH MR. BADER AL-TELAIHI, TEAM LEADER,PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, EAST KUWAIT -IITeamwork and SharedOwnershipMr. Bader Al-Telaihi, Team Leader, Production Operations,East Kuwait -II comments on KwIDF GC1 and how ‘thehuman factor’ will be critical to the success of the pilotfrom a change perspective. Project success will requirepeople participating in the project and working as ateam; shared ownership will play a vital role in achievingour goals as a business, but the success will be mutuallybeneficial for all concerned.“KwIDF’s implementation is animportant part of KOC’s digital2030 strategy. The GC1 projectis concerned with maximizingproduction that will involve changethroughout both the companyand the asset. Technology changeforms just one part of the project –updating our processes is anotherpart that could take time for ourpeople to adopt. Asking people toperform their daily roles differentlywill require focused management.”“I see the human factor as criticalto the success of KwIDF. Our peoplewill ultimately influence the successof the project and. In ProductionOperations, we have deliberatelydevoted time to explain both theupcoming technology and processchanges expected and how it willpositively affect our teams andindividuals.”The KwIDF GC1project will nodoubt create someadoption challenges– especially as somany KOC Groupsare involved. Withnew technology it iscommon for people to ask, ‘What’sin it for me? And, what will bemy role?’ My view is that the newsystems and processes will requirenew levels of expertise and canonly help to make our lives better,enabling our people do a betterjob.“Securing buy-in from our peopleis very important. It’s all aboutinteractive communications andtrying to get as many people aspossible involved in the project.Identifying and using changechampions can really help makethis happen. Integrating ourteams through shared ownershipwill require lots of effort over thecoming months and when theproject succeeds we should creditour people, acknowledge them andcelebrate it.”PAGE 6

INTERVIEW WITH MR DAWOOD AL-MATARTEAM LEADER FOR FIELDS DEVELOPMENT- SOUTH KUWAIT.Collaboration in Action!Dawood Al-Matar, Team Leader of Fields Development - SouthKuwait, and his team are looking forward excitedly to KwIDFdelivering data from the wells in real time enabling them todiagnose and recommend actions more quickly and easily toresolve well problems, improve GC optimization processes, andincrease GC production through real time data management.Speeding Up The Collboration CycleThe team perceives KwIDF as an opportunityto speed up and improve their decisionmaking. “The current process slows us down:we have to set up meetings through e-mail,look at and analyze the well files, discussin further meetings, reach agreement,communicate findings and then get actionin the field. Imagine using the CollaborationCenter to display real time informationclearly, run meetings immediately asneeded, communicate with other expertsin the Collaboration Center and link withthe Decision Centers in the field. KwIDFwill improve the communications betweenteam members and reduce the wholecollaboration cycle from weeks to minutes.Effective implementation of KwIDF enablesus to achieve more effectively KOC’s strategictargets.”Keeping Wells Healthy“We see the opportunity to ensure thatwells and facilities are operating at theiroptimum performance. The current processesin detecting frequent changes in well andequipment downtime, maintenance andchanging reservoir conditions make it difficultto manage production efficiently and quickly.KwIDF will streamline and automate theseprocesses and provide effective links toachieve a near real time optimization”Burgan As The Swing Producer For Kuwait“As the largest and most productive oilfield,Burgan is often usedto balance the outputsfrom all the oil fields tomeet an agreed overalldaily production targetincreasingand decreasingproduction as necessary.We need to be able to planand realize this in the mostefficient way, assessingthe overall impact andmoving to more automaticcontrol of the wells todeliver efficiency. At the same time we needto optimize the overall productivity of thewells by mixing and matching their outputsthroughSmart Field Technology, we wouldexpect to see around 5% improvement inproduction due to better optimization”Already Working CollaborativelyThe team believes that they took the firststeps some time ago towards workingcollaboratively. “We began by simply sittingtogether, discussing and co-operating in amulti-disciplinary environment; this enables usto work well as a team. It’s a start, but we havea long way to go to take full advantage of theCollaboration Centre capabilities. In particularwe expect the new facilities to have a majorpositive effect on our younger engineers whowill be willing to use new technologies to learnand share - it fits in with their experience oftechnology in everyday life”We work closely with the operations teamsin the Gathering Centers. Currently therestraining pace of transfer of data, decisionmaking and implementing actions canbe frustrating. Linking the CollaborationCentre with the Decision Centre will makethis smoother, quicker and more effective.Being able to see and communicate with ourcolleagues will speed up the overall decisionmaking and action taking processes andimprove overall efficiencies.The whole Fields Development team isenthusiastic and believes strongly in thebenefits; we are looking forward to seeingCollaboration in ActionWe are especially looking forward to the daywhen the other thirteen Gathering Centersin Burgan are connected, linking us to over1,000 wells.PAGE 7

INTERVIEW WITH MR. SADOUN AL-KHALEDITEAM LEADER, OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES - S&EKGet Onboardand Get InvolvedMr. Sadoun Al-Khaledi, Team Leader, OperationsTechnical Services - S&EK, believes the KwIDF projectpresents a unique opportunity for staff to develop theirindividual skills, support the change and progress theircareers within KOC. Positive participation in the KwIDFGC1 initiative clearly demonstrates a desire to be part ofKOC’s digital future, which will offer significant benefitscompany wide.“Operations Technical Services is afocal point of the GC1 Asset – wehave an important role coordinatingand looking after the day to dayoperations. Given KwIDF’s mainobjective is to optimize production,our participation in the pilot iskey. The new technologies beingimplemented will involve thedevelopment of new processes andgathering of real-time information.On a daily basis we will be able toget a full picture of the Asset andmake informed decisions to ensuresustainable oil production.”While Research & TechnologyGroup’s responsibility is tooversee the introduction ofnew technologies, OTS has animportant role supporting theKwIDF GC1 pilot which will involveabout 45 people. The overall dataand information received will allowus to better controlthe oil wells in thefield and make fasterdecisions.“It is time for KOCto move forwardand embrace thenew technologiesavailable in the industry. KwIDF isan opportunity for all our people– the deployment of new systemsand automated equipment shouldonly be seen as a positive for thecompany’s future.“I encourage all staff to participate inthe KwIDF GC1 pilot – either directlyor indirectly. There are enormousbenefits to gain from the projectwhich may possibly create openingsfor end users on other KOC initiatives.In KwIDF we have embarked on anongoing journey that will involvefurther technologies and systems’being implemented over time – sonow is the time to get on board andget involved.”The GC1 project will allow manyindividuals to develop theircareers and get involved in thechange programme. Accurate andtimely data from the field will havea positive impact on OTS businessin general – allowing us to saveconsiderable time and effort thatwill benefit us all.PAGE 8

INTERVIEW WITH MR. RIYAD QUTTAINAHTEAM LEADER, WELL SERVICES TECHNICAL -IIKwIDF GC1:A Giant Step for KOC!The role of Well Surveillance is very important to the successof the KwIDF GC1 project. Working closely with Research& Technology Group, Well Surveillance is handling thecontractual issues, design element and technical overviewof the deliverables as part of the testing project.“With the implementation of the newadvanced technologies, media andcalculation tools to monitor well datain a much faster and effective way,the project will deliver considerableimprovements in the way we carryout well surveillance.”KwIDF will allow the business toaccomplish so much more: cuttingtime spent to perform operations,reducing the likelihood for humanerror and eliminating unnecessaryprocesses in the way we operate.Work that typically takes severalweeks to perform will be done in amatter of seconds.“Using the Neil Armstrong analogy,the KwIDF GC1 pilot may be a smallstep forward, but a giant leap forKOC, as the business adopts newleading edge technology in the field.”“Well Surveillance’s role continuesto increase –working with FieldDevelopment and other KOC teamsto improve servicesand efficiencyin the field. It isimperative that wefocus also on thelonger term. Throughour contractualinvolvement insecuring the successof the GC1 pilot, WellSurveillance will beresponsible indirectlyfor the system working.Ensuring there is broad awarenessabout the upcoming changes is keyto KwIDF succeeding within thebusiness.”“Well Services is heavily involved inchanging the way things are done atKOC. KwIDF, through the acquisitionof real time data, will change the waywe perform our everyday jobs. Wewill be able to accomplish a lot moreas a business when the pilot goes livein the Asset.”As part of the changemanagement, general KwIDFawareness and learning sessionsinvolving people from all parts ofthe business will be vital. Peopleneed to know how their jobs willbe impacted by the changes andsecuring their support requiresinvolvement in the project.Success of the project needs to bepromoted as it will help all of KOCin the future.i-DO screenshotsshowing real-time data:PAGE 9

The Case For Change“Technology is the tool but people are the future.” Mr. SamiAl-Rushaid, Chairman & Managing Director KOCYou may have heard the proverb: “Changeis the only constant” and we see changehappening in all aspects of our daily liveswhether at work, in our families and in thesocial and political environment in whichwe all live.As time never stands still, so changeis ongoing, largely unavoidable andinevitable in any organisation. The day abusiness decides to cease innovating orchanging for the future, is the day it willstart to decline.KwIDF is essential to realizing KOC’s 2030strategy; it will allow KOC to take advantageof leading edge technology and improvedprocesses to optimize oil production bothefficiently and safely. This is innovativechange that we should all embrace.According to Dr. Adel Al-Abassi, Manager Research& Technology Group, “This is an exciting,new wave for the business that will derivehuge benefits both in the field and withinthe organisation. In a dynamic environmentwhere faster decision making is required, KOCwill be moving from Asset collaboration to aCollaboration Organisation. As a business wemust all change to harness the value of KwIDF.”The objectives of KwIDF can only berealized fully through individuals andteams working together across KOCgroups and this will involve peopleworking in different ways and developingnew skills in three main areas:Introducing KwIDF will require a carefuland structured approach to managingthese changes. People should be willingto participate in the change process, bepart of the journey and prepare for whatis coming. Then we will all share in thebenefits and success of the project.Dr. Al-Abassi believes,“The concept will taketime and requiresa lot of changemanagement asthe people adaptto the new systemsand processes. Weare proud to beimplementing thebest technology andprocesses in KOC, butit is very important westart with people whenimplementing thesechanges – this is key.”“Significant change must involve the peopleand should not be imposed upon them”Mr. Ahmad Al-Jasmi, Team Leader Research& Technology Surface, explains, “Myobjective for the three existing KwIDF pilotsis to demonstrate added value – so we canconvert KOC into a much smarter company.KwIDF is not just for production and reservoirmanagement; it is where we link production,reserves with exports, quality and economicsso we can explore the best ways to get theestimated production cost per barrel down.This will involve a change in mindset in theway we do things at KOC”.To support this we will be setting up a seriesof awareness briefings and meetings withthose most likely to be directly impacted byKwIDF. This will create an opportunity forpeople to explore what change is comingand consider how we, as individuals andteams, might adapt to embrace the newways of working. For most this will be anexciting process; for some it may seemdisruptive. But we will work with you tomake sure that you benefit positively andthat any concerns are dispelled.A core part of change managementis providing relevant and timelycommunications. We plan to shareproject progress updates, news onupcoming KwIDF activities, and becausecommunications are two-way, we willcreate an open environment givingeveryone the opportunity to makesuggestions and provide feedback.KOC’s people are central to the success ofthe business and through effective changemanagement we will be transitioningindividuals and teams from the currentstate to a desired future state. Throughthoughtful planning and sensitiveimplementation, our aim is to ensure weachieve faster results and deliver improvedperformance. We all have a role to play tomake this happen.PAGE 10

WIN with KwIDF GC1!Most of the answers to this crossword have a connection with KOC or the KwIDF GC1 pilot.Solve the clues and tell us the answer to 11 across.E-mail your answer with name and contact details to rstace@kockw.com to enter the draw to win.The first correct answer drawn on 20th November 2010 by will win a 32” Toshiba 32AV700E television.Two runners up will each win vouchers worth KD35. Entry is open to KOC employees only.Good Luck!1 2 3 Across 4 5 6Down1. Well valve for controlling pressure (5)1. KwIDF will create a new ____ environment (13)7 7. Dials and meters etc. for monitoring performance 82. Maximize (8)(11)3. Muslim celebration ending Ramadan (3)9. A system for real-time data acquisition and analysis 4. Geological layers of rock or soil (6)(4)5. KOC’s largest and oldest oil field (6)11. Make something different (6)9 10 116. Combine with another to form a whole (9)12. & 38. across, Mixture of earth and water used for8. 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S A B R I Y A HorKwIDF GC1Project UpdateThe KwIDF GC1 pilot has started to implement Digital Fieldtechnology and processes in the Burgan oilfield for wellsconnected to Gathering Center 1 [GC1].This is the first of a series of regular project updates.The GC1 project teamKOC has put together a strong project teamunder the leadership of Mr Ahmad Al-Jasmi.Digital WellsTo get the right data at the right place and theright time, KOC is working with its strategicpartner, Weatherford, to add advancedfield hardware to those wells connectedto Gathering Center 1 [GC1]. This will alsoprovide an element of remote control of thewells to optimize production.The first digital well [BG-136] shown oppositewent live in August and a second digital well[BG-286] in September. Data from these wellsis now available in Building B6 in real time.All 53 wells connected to GC1 are expected tobe completed by the end of December.Data backboneA data backbone delivers real time data fromthese wells integrating it with data fromother applications. The use of data modellingand visualization creates an information richenvironment.The IT infrastructure is in place; work flowshave been created and are being finalized.Two examples where work on applicationshas progressed are:• i-DO for displaying the real time data, where ademonstration has been completed satisfactorily• LOWIS [Life of WellInformation Software]:a web-based wellmanagement suitedesigned to reduce liftingcosts, optimize workflowsand minimize the financialriskCollaboration CentreKwIDF GC1 is building anew Collaboration Centerusing state of the arttechnology and design.This allows users to displayinformation clearly, run meetings immediatelyor as needed, communicate with other expertsin the Collaboration Center and link on videowith the Decision Centers in the field.A design for the Collaboration Center is underreview and work has begun on preparing alocation in Building B6.The anticipated completion date for the newCenter is 31st December.Change programmeIn addition to evaluating the new, state of theart digital systems and equipment, anotherimportant objective is to evaluate the impacton the workforce. A significant changemanagement programme is needed toimplement KwIDF GC1 successfully and thenextend it within South & East Kuwait. Earlyactivities include:• Two Newsletters distributed in Septemberand October;• Strategic Briefing sessions to be run inOctober;• “Lunch and Learn” sessions to be run fromOctober to December.S A B