Análisis de normativa internacional de reservas y diseño de procesos en la Secretaría de Hidrocarburos (SH) para la determinación del potencial hidrocarburífero del país

Abstract

This Master’s Thesis aims to investigate the internal and external factors that affect the Hydrocarbons Secretariat (SH), to estimate and quantify the volumes of hydrocarbons that Ecuador has for its development. The objective of this research and development work is allow to the Institution reduce the many deficiencies that affect and limit the generation of a quality product. Through the issuance of Resolutions and the publication in the Official Register, the legal means were create for the regularization of the Hydrocarbon Sector in the matter of reserves and resources, which it adopted a norm recognized worldwide and according to the latest developments of the industry, which is “Petroleum Resources Management System". In addition, internal improvements were made, through the implementation of a process-based management, in order to optimize times and resources, as well as record the process for the elaboration of the Ecuador Annual Hydrocarbon Potential Report (“Informe Anual del Potencial Hidrocarburífero del Ecuador”). Document that contains estimates of hydrocarbon reserves and resources of the country and that complies with international standards and guidelines. The implementation of this work will allow the Hydrocarbons Secretariat to implement a continuous improvement cycle, for the generation of a quality product. Establishing in 2017 a milestone in the Hydrocarbon Sector of Ecuador, in quantifying its true hydrocarbon potential and which for the first time, is worldwide comparable.