Conceptual principles of project management for development of hydrate and other unconventional gas fields as a component of energy security of Ukraine

Abstract

Topical issues concerning the possibilities of effective development of unconventional gas fields, in particular gas hydrate as an element of Ukraine’s energy security, are covered. Attention is drawn to the need for an integrated approach to the development of unconventional hydrocarbon deposits using project management methods. The main challenges, opportunities, scenarios of energy security of Ukraine are studied. Priority tasks in the gas sector are analyzed in accordance with the implementation of the New Energy Strategy of Ukraine for the period up to 2035 at the stage “Optimization and innovative development of energy infrastructure (until 2025)” and “Ensuring sustainable development (until 2035)”. Peculiarities of development of unconventional hydrocarbon deposits at each stage of management – discovery, evaluation, development, production and closure of the project are determined. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive substantiation of organizational and technological decisions to increase the efficiency of development of offshore gas hydrate fields in comparison with other unconventional gas fields.