Create a new benefit-oriented equipment management model focused on the entire life cycle of the equipment

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Initial management refers to all the tasks involved in the phase from planning to commissioning, and it serves as the cornerstone of equipment management. Focusing on establishing an efficient equipment management model, we adhere to the principle of improving investment efficiency, strengthen preliminary management, and optimize incremental assets. 　　Since its establishment, Daqing Oilfield Co., Ltd. has regarded equipment management as a key task, firmly adopting the management philosophy of \"focusing on the entire life cycle of equipment and striving for the most economical costs over that lifecycle.\" By starting with fundamental tasks, it has strengthened management throughout the whole process, implemented standardized operations, and actively promoted new models of cost-effective equipment management, thereby reducing equipment operation costs and enhancing its profitability. Optimize preliminary management to ensure a good return on equipment investment. Preliminary management refers to all the tasks carried out from planning to commissioning, and it serves as the cornerstone of equipment management. Focusing on establishing an efficient equipment management model, with the aim of improving investment returns, we strengthened preliminary management and optimized incremental assets, paying particular attention to the following two aspects. 　　Investment Appraisal 　During the process of equipment renewal, it is not sufficient to simply replace equipment in terms of quantity; rather, it is necessary to take into account the actual production needs and focus on optimizing the selection of equipment. Especially for major equipment projects, an investment appraisal expert group is established, and a evaluation system for such investments is used to conduct a comprehensive assessment from aspects such as technology, economics, practicality, as well as safety and environmental protection. This ensures that investments in major projects are made in a scientific and rational manner, thereby improving the efficiency of those investments. 　　Benefit assessment 　　Purchasing major equipment relies solely on preliminary evaluations; it is necessary to complement this with inspections during the process. To this end, we established a major equipment benefit assessment team to conduct post-evaluations of the major equipment investment decisions that have been made. Based on the actual operation of the equipment, a comparative analysis is carried out item by item against the expected economic and technical indicators, in order to identify any mistakes in decision-making. Those responsible for the idling or inefficient use of new equipment due to insufficient evaluation or hasty decisions are held accountable, thereby enhancing the sense of responsibility among management personnel and facilitating continuous improvement in the management of major equipment investments. Strengthen mid-term management to improve equipment operation efficiency. Mid-term management refers primarily to all activities carried out during the equipment’s operation period. In light of the fact that the company has a large variety of equipment, low average age of these devices, and significant challenges in managing them, efforts are made to ensure their safe and efficient operation by focusing on proper management, effective use, and timely maintenance of the equipment. 　　Focus on enhanced inspections to properly manage equipment. To meet the long-term development needs of oil fields, while adhering to a combination of technical and economic management of equipment and strengthening fundamental tasks, efforts to inspect equipment should be further intensified. First, conduct routine inspections and on-site re-inspections. Strict inspections are carried out on the operation of fixed and mobile equipment to promptly resolve faults, eliminate safety hazards, and ensure that the equipment operates in its optimal condition. Second, strengthen routine spot checks. In accordance with the requirements of ISO9000 <Equipment Management Procedure>, random inspections are conducted quarterly on the equipment management practices in grassroots units to improve the level of on-site equipment management. Third, conduct special inspections. Staff were organized to conduct a quantitative assessment of the technical condition of the main equipment as well as to document their operational status; this helped identify the issue of \"hidden losses\" associated with these devices. Information on the production and maintenance costs for 59 types of main equipment across 12 categories was obtained, providing strong support for management decisions. 　　By using condition monitoring as a means, equipment can be utilized more effectively; by emphasizing the application of advanced technologies and strengthening condition monitoring, dynamic management can be implemented to significantly improve equipment utilization rates. A functional department for status monitoring was established, monitoring instruments were purchased, and practical software such as a status monitoring and fault diagnosis system for injection pumps and an auxiliary management information system for drilling rigs was developed independently. This ensured standardized data collection, digitalized monitoring records, and scientific information analysis, enabling status monitoring and management of key equipment such as injection pumps and compressors. Status monitoring of equipment lubrication is carried out, with dedicated and part-time teams for inspection and oil replacement. Equipment such as lubrication engineering vehicles and oil quality testers are available, and efforts are made to strengthen oil quality testing and oil replacement processes. Oil is replaced based on quality criteria for key equipment, thereby extending their service life. Monitor the energy consumption of equipment, and actively promote the use of energy-saving equipment. 　　Aiming to improve quality, equipment should be repaired properly and maintenance management strengthened, so as to make effective use of the limited maintenance funds and genuinely enhance the quality of equipment repairs. First, implement an access system to regulate the equipment repair market. Second, adopt file-based management to improve the level of maintenance management. A equipment repair database was established, and various records such as the \"part replacement list\" were improved, ensuring that all information is recorded comprehensively and accurately. This enables proper tracking of equipment repairs and provides a basis for improving management and reducing costs. Third, strengthen the demonstration of maintenance benefits and improve the management of aged equipment. To effectively unlock the potential value of the equipment, we conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the older models and selected certain ones for major repairs, thereby addressing immediate production needs while ensuring safe operations. 　　Post-activation management: Unleashing the efficiency potential of equipment. Post-activation management refers to all tasks carried out during the equipment disposal phase. Over the past few years, we have adopted flexible and effective measures to maximize the equipment’s capacity to generate value by optimizing its post-operational management. Intensifying technological upgrades focuses on improving performance and reducing consumption, with a strong emphasis on upgrading existing equipment. Since 2000, a total of 15 million yuan has been invested in equipment upgrades, with the following four improvements being carried out: First, technical upgrades were made to the equipment on 18 cement trucks, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 50% increase in economic benefits. Second, one coiled tubing unit was upgraded, and within just one month after the upgrade, 11 wells were drilled, generating a revenue of over 1 million yuan. Third, nine conventional machine tools were converted into modern ones, thereby improving the precision and efficiency of processing ； Fourth, the pile-driving machine was modified to include a drilling function, which reduced the need for boiler trucks used in winter construction; furthermore, energy-saving modifications were made to the fuel burners, resulting in a fuel savings rate of 36.46%. 　　Optimizing multiple channels to activate existing equipment \"Optimizing allocation leads to improved efficiency; idleness represents the greatest waste,\" is the fundamental principle behind our approach to the subsequent management of equipment. Over the past 4 years, we have actively explored new management models in an effort to revitalize existing equipment. First, focus on the professional restructuring of assets. In 2000, the testing teams from various oil production plants were separated and reorganized internally to form a Testing Technology Services subsidiary. This approach effectively leveraged the advantages in technical equipment, enhanced competitiveness in the market, and increased the revenue generated by these equipment by nearly 30% compared to before the reorganization. Second is to ensure the rational adjustment of equipment in use. On the basis of conducting asset inventories, technical condition assessments, and operational evaluations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s equipment status, more than 8,000 sets of equipment were reallocated both within secondary units and between them. This approach not only balanced the equipment needs across various areas but also improved the utilization rate of the equipment. Third is to focus on the reuse of idle equipment. For some equipment that has become idle due to changes in production processes, it is uniformly recycled for reuse. In 2003, just by reusing the existing pumping units, an investment savings of 11 million yuan was achieved. 　　Properly handle the scrapping and monetization of equipment. Carry out the scrapping and monetization of equipment in a timely manner in accordance with relevant regulations, strive to reduce the amount of defective equipment assets, lower maintenance costs, and ensure safe production. First, normal scrapping is carried out for equipment that has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer in use, as well as for equipment that has become obsolete technologically or is highly energy-intensive ； Secondly, in line with the principle that the surface should be subordinate to the underground, the oil and gas gathering and transportation facilities and pipelines that have become unused due to changes in the process flow are scrapped ； Third, for equipment that has undergone technical upgrades, an approach of partially increasing and partially reducing its capacity is adopted, with the portion reduced as a result of the upgrades being scrapped. On this basis, market-based approaches such as one-time buyout, entrusted disposal, and competitive bidding for individual components were adopted to accelerate the realization of value from scrapped equipment, thereby increasing the proceeds from such realizations. Strengthen fundamental work to improve equipment management levels. Equipment management is a complex systematic task; only by doing a solid job in the fundamental aspects can high standards be achieved, which in turn leads to higher efficiency. Based on this understanding, we have always focused on strengthening the foundation in equipment management, treating the consolidation of basic tasks as a matter of great importance. First, establish a scientific and rigorous management system to enhance the sense of responsibility among equipment managers and operators, ensuring the achievement of the objectives set for equipment management. Second, advance institutional development to effectively regulate the behavior of operators and ensure the balanced operation of the equipment ； Regulate the behavior of maintenance personnel to ensure proper equipment maintenance. Third, the information platform was improved, with the development and implementation of the “Asset (Equipment) Management Information Network System”. First is the resource sharing feature. Simulate the life-cycle management of equipment, enable sharing of equipment information, promote complementary use of information, and enhance the value of data. Next is the online office function. By leveraging Internet and LAN resources, domain-free office operations are achieved, allowing various services to be handled directly over the network. The third is the decision support function. It enables the querying of device information, providing managers with tools for data statistics, forecasting, and analysis, thus offering a reliable basis for relevant decisions.