Powering Kuwait¡¯s future: Mutriba production success

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Kuwait, Asia, Onshore

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ partnered with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to deliver Kuwait’s first early production from the remote Mutriba field through the deployment of the Mutriba long-term testing facility (MLTTF). This compact, modular facility—fully qualified for ultrasour service—was designed, fabricated, and commissioned in less than six months, setting a global benchmark for accelerated sour field development.

  • Handling ultrasour fluids containing 10–40% H?S, requiring specialized metallurgy and safety design
  • Operating in a remote location with no upstream separation or intermediate processing infrastructure
  • Managing high-rate multiphase boosting under varying inlet conditions
  • Meeting an urgent need for early monetization and first-oil delivery

The solution included the key components below:

  • Modular MLTTF facility: Integrated multiphase boosting, separation, flare, and control systems in a compact footprint
  • Sour service qualification: Pumps engineered for ultrasour operations, enabling long-distance boosting of unprocessed fluids
  • Digital and adaptive operations: High-resolution multiphase metering connected to Symmetry™ process simulation software modeling for real-time gas volume fraction and slugging management
  • Thermal management: Integrated heating and chilling systems to stabilize inlet parameters and extend pump life
  • Multiphase pump series: Parallel pump setup for high-rate, high-pressure boosting

The Mutriba project delivered the following:

  • Agility: First-of-its-kind sour service multiphase boosting commissioned in under four months
  • Scalability: Compact modular design adaptable for similar remote early production facilities worldwide
  • Digital excellence: Predictive modeling and automation optimized reliability and minimized downtime

This achievement positions Kuwait as a leader in remote sour field development, supporting regional strategies for energy security and production growth.

Photo of the Mutriba long-term testing facility¡ªa modular and scalable surface facility in Kuwait.
The Production Express? rapid production response solutions delivered by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ included the design and commissioning of the Mutriba LTTF, a modular and scalable surface facility capable of operating safely under sour conditions and delivering reliable production data.
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