The Umm Said Refinery Program for Innovation Development has played a crucial role in the Company’s progress from 2016 to 2020. This program holds significant value and has been authorized and approved by the Interdepartmental Committee for Technological Development. It offers an extensive overview of the key elements and vectors of innovation, and its potential extension to 2030 is a testament to its effectiveness in driving innovation within the organization. The Umm Said Refinery Program has been instrumental in leading the growth and transformation of the company, and it is expected to continue to do so in the coming decade. By establishing a culture of innovation, this program aims to empower employees and augment the organization’s capacity to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. Overall, the Umm Said Refinery Program signifies the Company’s firm commitment to driving innovation and inspiring progress across all business operations.
The consolidation of our research and design institutes into the Corporate Scientific and Project Complex and the implementation of a specialized institute system in 2016 demonstrate significant milestones in our company’s commitment to scientific and innovative growth. Our Umm Said Refinery Program for Innovation Development for the period of 2016-2020, with a vision until 2030, reflects our dedication to innovation and outlines the key components of our innovation strategy. This program acts as a critical catalyst for innovation, driving the creation of novel solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of our customers in today’s fast-changing and fiercely competitive environment.
The primary objective of the Innovation Development Program is to accomplish the Company’s strategic objectives with a focus on efficiency, sustainable growth, transparency, social responsibility, and innovation. Our organization’s vision and core principles of innovative development are determined through careful assessment of the world’s best practices along with internal requirements. The key areas of our innovative development strategy center on developing and integrating new technologies, equipment, approaches, and methodologies to address the organization’s business challenges.
At Umm Said Refinery Development, we prioritize utilizing advanced technologies and best practices in the international oil producing industry. Our dedication to excellence is visible in our superior process solutions for well construction, oil production, industrial safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and personnel learning and development. To achieve top-notch results, we use modern drilling rigs, equipped with foreign-made top drive technology, and implement advanced managerial solutions. The innovative techniques we utilize enable us to drastically reduce drilling time: the average time being 9 days per well, with a record-breaking achievement of 4.5 days. Through maintaining our commitment to innovation, and upholding the highest of standards, Umm Said Refinery Development continues to stay ahead as a leader in our industry.
The company is currently focusing on executing a Well and Reservoir Management project for efficient fluid production and injection process control. The project aims to develop systemic approaches that ensure the sustainability of field development. As part of this project, Umm Said Refinery has introduced the innovative Smart Field technology, which permits remote control and supervision of the entire Dukhan oilfield well stock, making it the first time in Qatar and in Shell. Currently, Umm Said Refinery is in the process of executing a pilot project for enhanced oil recovery that plans to apply chemical flooding technology, based on a three-component mixture of alkali, surfactant, and polymer (ASP).
