Integrated systems for the next generation reservoir planning and management
www.snam.itRead about Bordolano: how we converted a depleted gas reservoir in one of the most technologically advanced storage site in Europe.
State of the art seismic surveys and 3D modelling techniques provided in-depth knowledge of the geological and structural setup of the reservoir. Strong and diversified experience gave us an edge in identifying what to look for. We laid the foundations for optimal wells distribution and maximal reservoir performance.
Good planning is half the job, making it happen is our goal.
Our modelling and planning skills guaranteed the stability of the reservoir and allowed to maximize its productivity. By using the most efficient technologies in the treatment phase we achieved energetic savings while maintaining high safety conditions. Bordolano supplies 20 million cubic metres of gas every day. This production level typically requires about 20 wells. We did it with 9.
Wells
Underground cables
Internal flowlines
Injection and withdrawal capacity
Operative surfaces
Bordolano operates with 9 wells: 7 are of new construction and have been studied with tubular geometries to obtain the best performances in the injection and supply phase, also taking into account the information obtained from previous studies and reservoir models. In addition, we also drilled 1 new well dedicated to deep micro-seismic monitoring.
Total asset wells n° 10 in 2 surface well pads:
The Establishment of Bordolano is composed of:
2 Cluster Areas:
Gas Storage Plant (An integrated Gas Treatment System and Compression Station):
We strive for safe working conditions for people and ensure that our production is respectful of the environment.
Integrating HSE requirements is a critical part of EPC arrangements.
We go one step further turning these constraints in opportunities to face the challenges of the future.
Months of construction
Workers
Working hours
Hydraulic tests
Companies involved
Bordolano is a best practice in combining efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability. We plan carefully to adopt procedures and advanced technologies that meet stringent environmental compatibility and safety assessments, in order to both maximize efficiency and minimize emissions. We are committed to the reduction of energy consumption and the protection of nature and biodiversity.
Thanks to Dry Low Emission technologies and Low Temperature Separator models we reduce NOx and CO emission in the atmosphere. Innovative systems with minimal acoustic and visual impact have been adopted for the drilling of the new wells to protect the water basin from any type of infiltration. Clean fuel such as methane is used for the gas turbines that drive the compressors primarily in the summer months. A continuous emission monitoring system (Carbon Monoxide - CO and NOx-Nitric Oxides) operates in order to guarantee its compliance with limits provided by the regulations.
A process of mitigation and environmental restoration helped to make the plant integrate with its surroundings. Acoustic masking significantly reduces the noise produced by its operations. Bordolano's site occupies an area of 17 hectares, 8 of which are green areas: the plant is surrounded by 970 forest trees, 40,000 evergreen shrubs, 1 km of cycle paths and 4 small lakes with aquatic plants.
Storage solutions from subsoil to the market