Energy projects are becoming more interconnected, requiring operators to better coordinate drilling, facilities, logistics and production activities during development, according to SLB.
In a July 20 article, the company said offshore tiebacks, mature asset redevelopment and infrastructure-heavy projects are increasing the need for more integrated planning to improve execution and reduce delays.
“Delivering production-ready wells means addressing the full scope required to bring assets online, not only drilling and completion, but also facilities, logistics and production connections. Treating these elements as part of one development plan helps minimize delays and improves execution certainty,” Gokhan Yarim, Senior Vice President of Integration, said.
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SLB said traditional development models often separate drilling, completions, facilities installation and production startup into different phases managed by different teams and service providers.
However, as projects become more complex, delays in one area can affect the wider development schedule. The company said integrated approaches allow operators to coordinate planning and execution across multiple disciplines from the early stages of a project.
The approach is particularly relevant for offshore developments where production depends on multiple connected systems, including wells, subsea infrastructure, pipelines and processing facilities.
“The model is becoming more relevant in mature basins and infrastructure-heavy operating environments, where production systems are often tightly connected and delays in one area can affect broader project execution. In these environments, operators are placing greater emphasis on coordination, accountability and continuity across the asset lifecycle,” SLB said.
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The company explained that production readiness is increasingly being considered earlier in project planning, with operators evaluating how drilling, construction, installation and startup activities work together rather than treating them as separate milestones.
The approach is relevant to Guyana’s offshore sector, where multiple Stabroek Block developments require coordination between wells, subsea infrastructure, floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) and supporting services. SLB is among the oilfield service companies supporting offshore operations in Guyana through drilling, and production technologies.
