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R&D and Information Management
Research and Development
Research and Development (R&D) has been the core value for both technological innovation and corporate sustainability of CPC. Three major institutes are responsible for the R&D in respective domains including the Exploration & Development Research Institute (EDRI) in Miaoli, the Refining & Manufacturing Research Institute (RMRI) in Chiayi and the Green Technology Research Institute (GTRI) in Kaohsiung while the Department of Planning in head office is responsible for the management and supervision of company-wide R&D operations.
EDRI primarily focuses on the analysis of domestic and foreign geological/stratigraphic data for the evaluation of oil and gas reserves, as well as technological development on exploration methodology and drilling/extraction technology. RMRI plays a leading role in the R&D of high value- added petrochemicals, promotion of the circular economy, pollution control, improvement of refinery structure/configuration and debottlenecking on-site production problems. GTRI is dedicated to the R&D related to biofuels, renewable energy and green materials and is responsible for the pilot production on advanced projects.
CPC's expenditure on R&D in 2020 amounted to about NT$3.378 billion. The R&D achievements are described below:
Exploration & Development Research Institute
• Updated the 3D geological model, reservoir characterization and OOIP (Original Oil in Place) of the Oryx oil field in the Republic of Chad for suggestion and risk assessment regarding the locations for infill well drilling.
• Completed the analysis of the geological framework and petroleum system of the Zagros fold belt in the Middle East and the comparison of the plays in the Zagros fold belt with western foothills of Taiwan to propose a future exploration direction.
• Completed the cause analysis of production shut-in of the existing well strings in Chuhuangkeng field. Proposed a re-production scenario and the liquid loading issue of 20 wells in Chuhuangkeng field to select the optimal deliquification technique. We evaluated the remaining reserve of the main producing layers. The results could be applied to the in-situ operation of low pressure production.
• Completed the productivity test and obtained the enthalpy value of geothermal liquid. Established a water quality database from the analysis of the water composition in Jen-Tse area. Conducted a scaling prevention study based on the database and exploration experience from Qing-Shui Geothermal Power Plant.
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