Optimising oilfield operations with facility debottlenecking
In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects at ADIPEC 2025, Walid Labaky, Concept Solutions Engineering Manager at SLB, delves into the evolving challenges of facility debottlenecking. He explores the drivers behind rising demand, from increased water cuts and stringent regulatory requirements to the complexities and costs of facility design and implementation. Walid highlights how operators in the region are adopting modular and fast-deployment solutions, balancing CAPEX and OPEX, and leveraging production chemistry to enhance efficiency. He also discusses industry hurdles, including technology adoption, scalability, and operational constraints.