Engineers and Brew Solutions Limited has established itself as a leading provider of innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company’s recent hosting of the maiden Oil and Gas Measurement and Metering Summit in Accra demonstrates its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the sector.
The summit, themed “Unlocking Value through Accurate Metering: The Key to Efficient Operations,” brought together industry experts to discuss the importance of accurate metering and recommend ways to improve the industry.
Experts urge precision to curb losses and boost transparency
The summit served as a platform for industry experts to share knowledge and best practices in measurement and metering, underscoring the importance of precision in the oil and gas sector. By prioritizing accurate metering, Ghana can minimize losses, boost revenue, and ensure transparency in the industry.
In his address at the summit, Mr. Reynolds Brew, Managing Director of Engineers and Brew Solutions, emphasized that accurate metering is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring value delivery to stakeholders, and minimizing waste and costs.
He stated briefly that, “Accurate metering is not just a technical requirement, but a business imperative that can make or break the profitability of oil and gas operations. We must prioritize accurate metering to unlock the full potential of our industry.”
Mr. Reynolds Brew also highlighted the significant economic impact of inaccurate metering, citing the PIAC 2024 report that Ghana lost approximately US$170 million due to the flaring of 28.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas in the upstream petroleum sector. This loss represents a substantial revenue shortfall that could have been utilized for other productive purposes.
Mr Emmanuel Bedzrah, Chairman of the Select committee on Energy also called on the government to as soon as possible acquire its own metering systems to ensure quality and efficient delivery in the oil and gas industry as well as monitoring and evaluation.
According to him, it would provide an independent means of verifying data by foreign oil producers and safeguarding the nation’s assets.
“Those who have been measuring for us, are no longer with us, so they do their own metering, and the only person there is from only custom or GRA. And we don’t have any metering equipment from government to checkmate the producer or measures. So we need to invest in the metering systems and ensure we maintain quality and generate more income”. he stated.
Mr. George Nii Tettey, a measurement engineer (UAE), highlighted the importance of accurate metering in preventing losses. He cited an example of an oil field producing 100,000 barrels a day with a 1% error in the metering system, resulting in a loss of over US$20 million annually.
“We need to go back to the basics and have a look at the metering systems that we have installed over the years,” Mr. Tettey said. “Are they being validated? Are they being calibrated? Are they even certified before being installed?” He emphasized the need for regular checks and balances to ensure accurate metering.
The summit also discussed the need for modern metering systems, such as ultrasonic meters and co-release meters, to be installed in oil and gas fields. Mr. Tettey suggested that check metering, where one meter is active metering and another meter confirms what is being metered, can help identify and resolve errors.
In attendance at the summit were top dignitaries from the oil and gas sector, CEO’s and managers from individual entities, government dignitaries, and among others.
About Engineers and Brew Solutions Limited:
With its expertise and commitment to excellence, Engineers and Brew Solutions offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive EPCI solutions, emissions control and monitoring, metering station design and maintenance, calibration services, and SCADA system integration.
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