What is the Sand Management Network?

The Sand Management Network is an ever expanding group of upstream oil and gas related companies that have come together to tackle sand management related issues.

The main purpose is to:"Communicate successful methods and gaps of managing sand in the North Sea to allow the continued development and operation of offshore fields"

The Sand Management Network has been set up to address key issues including:

• Sanding Prediction
• Sand Monitoring
• Topside Management
• Sand Control
• Intelligent Systems
• Focus on the North Sea and Atlantic Margin

In addressing these issues, the network is focused on:

• Exchanging ideas on sand management technology use and effectiveness
• Communicating sand management related future field development and operation business needs / gaps
• Communicating sand management strategies for field and infill development and field operation
• Developing a high level sand management selection process using best in class techniques, procedures and equipment
• Highlighting technology gaps / required R&D to reduce North Sea costs per barrel (by either improving recovery or reducing well / operating cost)