RTD TOPICS/ OBJECTIVES	                                                                                           Category


1.	To develop more efficient, environmentally benign chemical treatments for                   TE + CR
         scale inhibition/removal (principally barium sulphate):
     	-	for use in long reach wells;
      	-	for high temperature conditions;
      	-	for action in the presence of harsh brines;
      	-	with increase treatment lifetimes;
     	-	for application on unmanned facilities.

2.	Investigate further the feasibility of non-chemical treatments for scale                              E
         inhibition removal, e.g. use of magnetic fields. 

3.	Develop on-line chemical sensing technology using, e.g.  fibre	optics or                     TE + CR
         microelectrode chemical sensors.
	(Asset focus of the above topics: all producing assets, especially those with
        "difficult" fluids) 	

TE- technology enhancement.  CR- cost reduction.  E- enabling.