N.A. Malyshev, V.E. Verzhbitsky, А.А. Kolyubakin, D.К. Komissarov, А.А. Borodulin, V.V. Obmetko, А.B. Popova, S.M. Danilkin, I.S. Vasilyeva, T.А. Timoshenko, G.N. Aleksandrova, Yu.А. Gatovsky, А.А. Suslova, A.M. Nikishin
Technological aspects and experience of stratigraphic drilling in the seas of the Russian Arctic
DOI 10.47148/0016-7894-2024-3-19-30
Ключевые слова: стратиграфическое бурение; российская Арктика; инновационные технологии; осадочные бассейны; датирование пород; лабораторно-аналитические исследования; сейсмогеологическая модель; экспедиции; керн; комплексный анализ; перспективы нефтегазоносности.
For citation: Malyshev N.A., Verzhbitskii V.E., Kolyubakin A.A., Komissarov D.K., Borodulin A.A., Obmetko V.V., Popova A.B., Danilkin S.M., Vasil’eva I.S., Timoshenko T.A., Aleksandrova G.N., Gatovskii Yu.A., Suslova A.A., Nikishin A.M. Technological aspects and experience of stratigraphic drilling in the seas of the Russian Arctic. Geologiya nefti i gaza. 2024;(3):19–30. DOI: 10.47148/0016-7894-2024-3-19-30. In Russ.
Starting from 2020, Rosneft Oil Company has launched a unique program of stratigraphic drilling in the Russian Arctic seas — RoSDAr (Rosneft Stratigraphic Drilling in Arctic). The main objective of the project is to obtain direct data on geological structure of underexplored parts of the Arctic shelf, where no exploratory and parametric drilling has been carried out before. For this purpose, key technological aspects of the stratigraphic drilling program implementation for all the Russian Arctic seas were developed. These works include integration of drilling methods, wells geophysical studies and high-frequency seismoacoustic surveys based on domestic methodological approaches and innovative equipment designed specifically for the tasks of the project. The technologies used during the project make it possible to work in hard-to-reach Arctic regions. During the project implementation (2020–2023), large-scale works were carried out in the Kara Sea north, in the Laptev, East Siberian and Chukchi seas; and unique geological material was obtained. The acquired data make it possible to resolve key geological uncertainties related to sedimentary rocks of the studied regions: age, composition, formation conditions, geochemical and geophysical parameters, elements of petroleum systems, etc. Integration of core analysis data from stratigraphic wells with the results of previous geological and geophysical works is an essential part of the project implementation, which allows us creating the most reliable models of the studied regions for a reasoned forecast of their petroleum potential, and increasing the efficiency of exploration works. The implemented program of near-surface stratigraphic drilling is one of the key milestones of the Arctic shelf geological research having not only a unique fundamental scientific, but also primary applied significance for further development of the Russian Arctic.
Nikolai A. Malyshev Scopus
Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Deputy Director
Department of Geological Exploration
Rosneft Oil Company,
31A, Dubininskaya street, Moscow, 115054, Russia
e-mail: n_malyshev@rosneft.ru
Vladimir E. Verzhbitskii Scopus
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Head of Administration, Department of Geological Exploration
Rosneft Oil Company,
31A, Dubininskaya street, Moscow, 115054, Russia
e-mail: v_verzhbitskiy@rosneft.ru
Andrei A. Kolyubakin
Joint Venture Project Manager
RN-Exploration,
10, building 2, Shabolovka street, Moscow, 119049, Russia
e-mail: a_kolubakin@rn-exp.rosneft.ru
Dmitrii K. Komissarov
Chief Specialist
Rosneft Oil Company,
31A, Dubininskaya street, Moscow, 115054, Russia
e-mail: dk_komissarov@rosneft.ru
Aleksei A. Borodulin
Chief Specialist
Rosneft Oil Company,
31A, Dubininskaya street, Moscow, 115054, Russia
e-mail: a_borodulin@rosneft.ru
Viktor V. Obmetko
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Deputy Director
Rosneft Oil Company,
31A, Dubininskaya street, Moscow, 115054, Russia
e-mail: v_obmetko@rosneft.ru
Aleksandra B. Popova
Business Line Expert
Arctic Research
Centre,
55/1 bld. 2, Leninsky prospect Moscow,119333, Russia
e-mail: AB_Popova2@arc.rosneft.ru
Sergei M. Danilkin
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Business Line Expert
Arctic Research Centre,
55/1 bld. 2, Leninsky prospect Moscow,119333, Russia
Inessa S. Vasil’eva
Chief Specialist
Arctic Research Centre,
55/1 bld. 2, Leninsky prospect Moscow,119333, Russia
e-mail: IS_Vasileva@arc.rosneft.ru
Tat’yana A. Timoshenko
Chief Specialist
Arctic Research Centre,
55/1 bld. 2, Leninsky prospect Moscow,119333, Russia
e-mail: TA_Timoshenko@arc.rosneft.ru
Galina N.Aleksandrova
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Leading Researcher
Geological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences
7 bld.1Pyzhevsky per. Moscow, Russia
e-mail: secretary_gin@ginras.ru
Yurii A. Gatovskii
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Senior Researcher
Lomonosov
Moscow State University,
1, Leninskie Gory, Moscow, 119234, Russia
e-mail: ustas62@bk.ru
Anna A. Suslova
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Leading researcher
Lomonosov
Moscow State University,
1, Leninskie Gory, Moscow, 119234, Russia
e-mail: a.suslova@oilmsu.ru
Anatolii M. Nikishin
Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences,
Professor, Expert
RN-Exploration,
10, building 2, Shabolovka street, Moscow, 119049, Russia
e-mail: amnikishin@gmail.com
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