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Transport of oil and gas

The world record for long distance multiphase flow transport is 143 km – from the Snøhvit field to onshore. The multiphase flow transport of the future will take place over much longer distances. In order to achieve energy-effective "free flow" solutions, physicists and chemists need to work closely together. Solutions need to be tested and qualified in the world's largest multiphase flow laboratory.

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Lars Sørum

Research Director

928 04 925

Expertise

CO₂ capture and transport

To capture, transport and store CO₂ is part of the solution to reduce green house gas emissions. Our research in CO₂ capture covers development of materials and processes within post-, pre- and oxy-combustion processes, natural gas processing and industrial applications.

Aslak Einbu

Senior Research Scientist

982 83 933

CO₂ transport

CO₂ capture and storage (CCS) is one of the most important ways to reduce global CO₂ emissions. Since CO₂ will usually not be captured and stored at the same place, we will in the near future have to transport large quantities of CO₂, mostly by pipeline or ship. Our research shows how CO₂ transport can be done in a safe and economical way.

Svend Tollak Munkejord

Chief Scientist

473 78 042

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS)

The application of cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) is one of the most significant tools to enable a more secure, efficient, and accessible transportation system.

Terje Reitaas

Research Manager

907 52 968

Field studies

35 years of multiphase flow and flow assurance research, combined with outstanding experimental facilities and the combined competence of SINTEF, put us in a prime position to assist in field development studies.

Tor Erling Unander

Laboratory Manager

466 80 171

Flow assurance

Flow assurance is an engineering discipline covering all the fluid related knowledge and technology required to ensure that hydrocarbon reservoir fluids are safely and economically transported to the refinery.

Andrea Shmueli Alvarado

Research Manager

451 96 395

Flow phenomena

We develop specialized models and methods related to the flow of gases and liquids, and which is unavailable in commercial software. We have several in-house 1D and 3D CFD codes. Furthermore, we take part in the design of laboratory set-ups to be used for model development. We deliver data, analyses of models and methods, or software.

Svend Tollak Munkejord

Chief Scientist

473 78 042

Fluid and surface chemistry

To understand phenomena related to multiphase flow, oil-water separation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), environmental weathering, biodegradation, and environmental effects of oil, understanding the relationship between chemical composition and physical properties is key.

Hydrogen technology and energy storage

Hydrogen will be an important supplement to electricity as an energy carrier in future sustainable energy systems. In addition to being fuel for the transport sector, hydrogen will contribute to increased utilization of renewable energy sources. The need for energy storage will increase dramatically, and hydrogen will be the preferred option for large amounts of energy, and storage over longer periods.

Steffen Møller-Holst

Vice President - Marketing

926 04 534

Image analysis

Image analysis is the extraction of meaningful information from two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) digital images using digital image processing techniques.

Helene Schulerud

Research Manager

+47 920 86 326

Multiphase flow

At the SINTEF Multiphase Flow Laboratory, more than two decades of operational and scientific experience are united in working with multiphase flow phenomena.

Andrea Shmueli Alvarado

Research Manager

451 96 395

Process and flow technology

SINTEF’s multi-technology basis has made flow assurance a key subject in many technological areas. Together with our industry partners we develop break-through technology solutions for the production and processing industries, including the oil production, metallurgical, hydrocarbon processing, chemical and petrochemical industries.

Jan Erik Øvrebø Olsen

Research Manager

982 83 979

Process modelling

Process modelling at SINTEF is based on advanced mathematical modeling and simulation tools combined with our well-equipped laboratories and experimental facilities. Our research stretches from understanding and modeling of multiphase systems, material mechanics, manufacturing processes, to process design and optimization and industrial implementation.

Mohammed Mhamdi

Research Manager

982 83 949

Risers and pipelines

We are developing advanced numerical and experimental methods for structural analysis and integrity assessment of risers, umbilicals, power cables and pipelines. Our technology is based on a combination of theoretical knowledge, extensive use of laboratory facilities and cross-disciplinary engineering expertise.

Lars Sørum

Research Director

928 04 925

Sub sea factory

Subsea production, processing and transport of oil and gas requires reliable power supply.In co-operation with oil companies and vendors we are closing the technology gaps related to deep and ultra-deep waters, higher power requirements and longer step-outs.SINTEF possesses extensive facilities for combined high voltage and high pressure testing of equipment and materials.

Laboratories

Formation Physics Laboratory

The Formation Physics Laboratory provides laboratory services covering a wide variety of aspects within petroleum rock mechanics and related areas. We do testing both separately for external clients, and as part of the Formation Physics Department’s research projects.

Multiphase Flow Laboratory

SINTEF Multiphase Flow Laboratory is one of the world's largest multiphase test facilities.

News

Simulation model may reduce the climate footprint of oil production

29 September 2020

Future offshore oil and gas fields are most likely to be “satellite developments” that are less expensive and emit less greenhouse gases than other fields because they do not require new production platforms. An innovative Norwegian computational tool called “Slug Capturing 2” is now enabling the design of longer pipelines that will allow many more fields to be developed as satellites.

Drilling and Well
Exploration
Multiphase Transport and Flow Assurance
Transport of oil and gas

SINTEF makes important contributions to autonomous maritime transport

18 February 2020

The 21st of January marked the start of the four-year project AUTOSHIP. This self-propelled vessel research project is supported by EU's Horizon 2020 research programme. The project has a frame of more than 20 million euros, which is one of the largest allocations given to Norwegian players ever.

Maritime Transport
Mobility
Transport of oil and gas
Automated transportation systems (SATS)

Transportation for the 21st Century

05 November 2019

What will the future transport system look like? SINTEF will contribute to answering this, through participation in the government-designated strategy process Transport21.

Transport of oil and gas
Mobility
Maritime Transport
Energy and environment
Mobility and Economics
Infrastructure

Software

BFLEX for flexible risers

The BFLEX program system is a special-purpose computer tool developed for analysis of bonded and non-bonded flexible pipes under in-service load conditions.

Oil and Gas
Subsea
Transport of oil and gas

Invent

Our Invent software automatically produces optimised plans for maritime transportation of bulk commodities, while keeping storage levels for production and consumption within limits. Typical application areas are transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas, chemicals, and cement.

Maritime Transport
Oil and Gas
Multiphase Transport and Flow Assurance
Metal Production and Processing

LedaFlow

LedaFlow® is a new dynamic multiphase flow simulator that meets significant market demand for a better dynamic multiphase flow simulator. It is the product of two decades of collaboration between Total, ConocoPhillips and SINTEF, and is commercialized by Kongsberg Digital.

Oil and Gas
Multiphase Transport and Flow Assurance

Projects

ChemFlow - Enabling subsea tiebacks with complex fluid chemistry

15 February 2021

ChemFlow aims to develop new models in the multiphase flow simulator LedaFlow for accurate prediction of the properties of fluids with complex chemistry. The results can enable tie-back solutions for profitable petroleum production, reduced CO₂ emissions and optimal use of production chemicals.

Digitalization
Subsea
Transport of oil and gas
Process Technology

FuChar - Grid and Charging Infrastructure of the Future

03 September 2019

Norway has become a global leader within electric mobility, and the number of electric vehicles and vessels with electric charging demand is increasing rapidly.

Energy systems
SmartCities
Transport of oil and gas
Smart Grids

SUFICCS - Superior fatigue stressed chassis components

01 November 2019

The goal of the project is to establish technology to make demanding components for automotive, enabling lighter cars with reduced CO₂-emission.