Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000 Ref: AM/O&GX0906.PPT (2000)
OBJECTIVE To help transform Newfoundland and Labrador into an internationally recognized leader in education, training, research and development related to all facets of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on offshore production in ice- prone waters.
THE OFFSHORE Major discoveries in Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.1 B bbl oil, 9.3 TCF gas and 413 M bbl NGLs Exploration should increase reserves significantly Harsh environment, especially ice-prone waters
CHALLENGES Find technical solutions Create a sustainable industry Harmonize development with communities Be competitive internationally
MEMORIAL’s PROPOSAL Build on existing strengths Create a comprehensive suite of programs and initiatives Ensure close contact with stakeholders Minimize needs for subsidies
CURRENT STRENGTHS Many courses with relevant elements 11 centres and institutes
1. Academic programs 2. Outreach initiatives 3. Major facilities ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL
NEW PROGRAMS Enr.Grads Master in Oil & Gas Studies50 Master and Doctorate in Reservoir Characterization and Eng. 208 Bachelor of Engineering - Oil & Gas Options6030 Advanced Diploma in Oil & Gas Eng.15 Master and Doctorate in Oil & Gas Eng.4513 (Steady-state)
NEW PROGRAMS Enr.Grads Bachelor in Petroleum Geology3015 Master and Doctorate in Petroleum Geology 3514 Advanced Diploma in Marine Safety 105 Total Enrollment in outreach activities 400 Continued
Reservoir characterization and engineering Offshore safety, health and working conditions Environmental protection Geology and advanced seismology Underwater operations and intelligent systems KEY R&D AREAS
Instrumentation and control Deep sea pipelines Floating chemical plants Simulation Policies and regulations
3-D Visualization Centre - Decisionarium TM (C$1.5M) Non-Destructive Evaluation Facility (C$1M) MAJOR FACILITIES
Annual Revenues (incl. subsidy)C$5M Annual ExpensesC$5M (Steady-state) EXPENSES & REVENUES Start-up funds (over 5 years)C$15M
IMPACTS Support of a new industry which is critical to the province Development of highly qualified personnel New faculty, staff and students (Steady-state)
IMPACTS Direct revenue generation: appr. C$5M per year Total revenue generation: appr. C$10M per year (Steady-state)
Solicit funds Establish administrative organization Formulate and implement programs NEXT STEPS
Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000