AFPC has continuously been able to implement Shell’s state of
the art technologies and methodologies. This includes the
introduction of new petroleum engineering software and
evaluation techniques, assessment of improved oil recovery
mechanisms, standardization of the manner in which new wells
are drilled etc. but has also included the set-up of a
modern technical study center in Syria in 2001, the
introduction of management systems to ensure optimum
maintenance and integrity of production facilities, the
introduction of an HSE management system, the introduction
of performance management, the introduction of minimum
technical and operational standards for a wide variety of
activities etc. etc.
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It is through this knowledge transfer from Shell that AFPC’s
performance is currently recognized as among the best in the
industry, not only within Syria but also internationally.
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Technical Study Center (TSC)
The Technical Study Center was established in 2001 and is located in
a separate building in Damascus. The TSC has a number of
study teams comprised of a mix of national and Shell staff
covering all Petroleum Engineering disciplines. These teams
are performing comprehensive integrated studies (Geology,
Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering) for all AFPC fields; in
the process of conducting these studies expertise is
transferred to national staff.
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Since 2001 most of AFPC’s fields have been studied in great
detail, which has led to the drilling of an additional 115
wells and the identification of an additional 120 mln bbl of
oil. The Center is unique in the region
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Data management & Information Technology (IT):
Quality IT services including data management and data transfer are
essential to keep a company like AFPC operating - both data
transfer from the field to the Damascus head office and vice
versa and communication both within the company and to the
outside world. This is secured through fiberglass cabling
between the field and the Damascus head office and state of
the art e-mail and telecommunication services.
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Like other companies in Syria also AFPC has been suffering from the US
sanctions that were introduced in 2004. These sanctions have
limited the application of new IT technology, forcing AFPC
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