Kashagan Experimental Program Reliability in sub-zero temperatures The Kashagan Field in the Caspian Sea is considered the single most important discovery in the past 30 years and is the fifth largest oil field in the world. The giant field covers an area of 75 km x 45 km and it is currently estimated that the field holds up to 38 billion barrels of oil-in-place, of which 9 billion are potentially recoverable. With associated gas re-injection, it is estimated that recoverable reserves could increase to 1 1bn. The offshore location of the field means that it is subject to harsh conditions, where sea ice is present during the winter months and temperatures can drop to -40°C. Due to such extreme conditions, Synectics has been working closely with Agip KCO, the operator for the

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