Bu Hasa Integrated Field Development Project

Owned and operated by ADNOC Onshore (formerly ADCO), Bu Hasa is one of the oldest producing onshore oil fields in the UAE and has been in operation since 1965. The oil field was originally developed with four central degassing stations (CDSs) located in different places, which were upgraded and relocated into a single centralized facility between 2003 and 2008.

Today, the Bu Hasa field development project produces up to 550,000bpd of oil, which is pumped into the Jebel Al Dhanna terminal for export. The project also involves new gas compression facilities, new production of water injection network, and an upgrade of the existing water treatment facilities. The objective of this project is to improve the overall production efficiency of the field through a second gas lift recovery phase, while streamlining the water handling and reducing the number of inactive wells on the field. The expansion of this project is expected to increase the daily production capacity of the field by 100,000 barrels.

Recognized for our strategic presence in the GCC region, proven performance and project excellence, Canusa-CPS was selected as the supplier for ~42,000 field joint coatings by utilizing its Factory Grade™ 3-Layer Coating Technology, GTS-PP and GTS-PE, with Induction Heating Equipment on a 3” to 24” diameter pipe. The 3-Layer field-applied coating system provides low installation temperatures and a proven, uniform and repeatable application process and is fully compatible for use with induction heating. In addition to the supply of material and lease of induction heating equipment, installation training with a focus on automation and process control was provided by the Canusa-CPS Field Service team.

Significant efforts were made to meet the project requirements within the timeline set by ADNOC Onshore. Through our newly developed facility and operating location in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Canusa-CPS was able adapt to revisions in the project schedule set by ADNOC Onshore despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic through inventory management flexibility and best-in-class customer and technical service. The unpredicted impact of the pandemic resulted in Canusa-CPS being able to leverage its newly developed facility to hold and manage inventory without having to source additional warehousing facilities. Also, materials were stored in a compliant procedure as per applicable protocols. This ensured that risks associated with extended periods of storage on project sites located in harsh desert conditions were avoided.

ADNOC Onshore is one of the world’s leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification with +46 years of success. ADNOC Onshore is currently operating 11 oil and gas fields in the UAE that produce 1.6 million barrels of oil and 5.6 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas a day.