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This paper represents a case history of a full-field development plan for one of the major fields (field "A") in Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO-UAE) consisting of three different reservoirs. Field (A) development is becoming increasingly complex and expensive as this field acts as a hub for another two producing fields and several undeveloped fields. This involves developing an efficient design and planning philosophy. Best practices in integrating new technologies in materials, construction, operations as well as management techniques including the right team to really be successful are all part of the "big picture". ADCO assigned a cohesive and highly motivated team involved in the ‘big picture" event with a clear direction in terms of policy, risks and implementation aimed to shorten the decision process without compromising the company Major Project Approval Process (MPAP) requirements and Shareholders guidelines. The Project Management main factors that were tackled successfully during this event were the focus on profitability and increase of NPV by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to field management; align various departments involved right from the concept to the implementation stage through continuous interaction; cultivate an open-ended approach to all aspects of engineering and Field Management by taking into account both the surface and subsurface perspectives of oilfield Project Management. The paper will also address the structure of the team and how it set feasible targets in terms of production building blocks of other fields through eventual expectations in terms of surface facilities and helped in overcoming challenges and minimizing risks through careful integrated risk register. Finally assessed specific problems and issues relevant to the field operability and evaluate possible strategies to tackle it. The key objective and achievements of the event were the deliverables for the Stage-4 of the MPAP. The paper will discuss the achievements as a result of this event. The integration of the development options alternatives, into a single development plan enabled shortening the decision process and secured Shareholders approval on Gate-5 finance proposal as it was recognized as an economically favorable development opportunity. The development plan continued to other Gates (7 & 9) with the same approach in order to properly accomplish the success of such plan with a value of multi Billion USD.

A multiphase pump was recently commissioned in a satellite oil field onshore Abu Dhabi. The pump is used to boost the flow from a well, located in a remote desert location, to a crude oil gathering centre, which is located 27 km away. This paper describes the multiphase pump installations and the unique features of these facilities. Pump specifications and key design considerations are discussed. The paper also addresses the project implementation strategy as well as early operating experience.