Using Advance Acid Fracturing Design to Increase the Production Efficiency in a HPHT Reservoir: A Success Story from Southern Mexico

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Figueroa ◽  
Gustavo Mejías ◽  
José Frías ◽  
Bonifacio Brito ◽  
Diana Velázquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Fluid Distribution ◽  
Acid Etching ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
Acid Fracturing ◽  
Fluid Systems

Abstract Enhanced hydrocarbon production in a high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) carbonate reservoir, involves generating highly conductive channels using efficient diversion techniques and custom-designed acid-based fluid systems. Advanced stimulation design includes injection of different reactive fluids, which involves challenges associated with controlling fluid leak-off, implementing optimal diversion techniques, controlling acid reaction rates to withstand high-temperature conditions, and designing appropriate pumping schedules to increase well productivity and sustainability of its production through efficient acid etching and uniform fluid distribution in the pay zone. Laboratory tests such as rock mineralogy, acid etching on core samples and solubility tests on formation cuttings were performed to confirm rock dissolving capability, and to identify stimulation fluids that could generate optimal fracture lengths and maximus etching in the zone of interest while corrosion test was run to ensure corrosion control at HT conditions. After analyzing laboratory tests results, acid fluid systems were selected together with a self-crosslinking acid system for its diversion properties. In addition, customized pumping schedule was constructed using acid fracturing and diverting simulators and based on optimal conductivity/productivity results fluid stages number and sequence, flow rates and acid volumes were selected. The engineered acid treatment generated a network of conductive fractures that resulted in a significant improvement over initial production rate. Diverting agent efficiency was observed during pumping treatment by a 1,300 psi increase in surface pressures when the diverting agent entered the formation. Oil production increased from 648.7 to 3105.89 BPD, and gas production increased from 4.9 to 26.92 MMSCFD. This success results demonstrates that engineering design coupled with laboratory tailor fluids designs, integrated with a flawless execution, are the key to a successful stimulation. This paper describes the details of acidizing technique, treatment design and lessons learned during execution and results.

Acid Fracturing Experience In Naturally Fractured – Heavy Oil Reservoir, Bati Raman Field

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Erkin Gozel ◽  
Serkan Uysal ◽  
Cosan Ayan ◽  
Ugur Yuce ◽  
Egemen Ozturk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Acid Fracturing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fracture Closure ◽  
Naturally Fractured

Abstract Bati Raman field, with an original oil in place of 1.85 billion barrels, is a naturally fractured carbonate reservoir containing 9-13 °API extra heavy oil with viscosities varying from 300 to 600 cp. Not only a wide range of pilot EOR schemes including gas, thermal and chemical methods, but also novel IOR applications have been tried in the field. CO2 injection was a game changer for this reservoir which has been the main drive mechanism since 1987. Since then, various techniques are applied to further improve the production performance of the field. This study focuses on the design and outcome of the pilot acid fracturing treatments in selected three wells in the tighter and less fractured southeastern part of the reservoir. State of the art planning included full evaluation of well integrity, cement bond and open hole logs, geomechanics studies augmented with rock mechanics laboratory tests. Laboratory tests were also conducted focusing on sludge/emulsion forming tendencies and acid reaction rates. Using these results, expected fracture dimensions were predicted along with production forecasts. In all wells, pre-frac calibration tests were conducted to assess stress conditions and fracturing parameter optimization. The treatments were then executed, improving the procedure between each well for acid fracturing. Injections schemes were operationally efficient and various diversion techniques were used to mitigate the presence of naturally fractured zones. Pre and post-job temperature logs helped to evaluate each treatment. The results from the wells were very positive; total production rate increased about fivefold, observed within one month after the treatments. No considerable change in water or CO2 production in the wells was observed which had been one of the most important objectives during the candidate selection process. One well was suspended, which turned out to be one of the producers of the field after acid fracturing treatment. Each well had a different post-frac production performance because of its geological characteristics and flow dynamics, making the study more valuable for better understanding of the process. The wells are still on critical observation to assess the nature of the created fractures and their longevity in the long run. Even after twelve to fifteen months of production, which is the breaking point period for fracture closure, the overall production level of the wells was double compared to pre-frac rates. One well still has a fracture dominated production while other two changed back into its pre-frac rates. Based on these results, acid fracturing campaign was extended in the area which is currently under evaluation.

The Evaluation and Introduction of Novel Acid-Based Crosslinked Gel for HPHT Acid Fracturing Applications in Carbonate Formations

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Fahad Almulhem ◽  
Ataur Malik ◽  
Mustafa Ghazwi
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Fluid System ◽  
Acid Fracturing ◽  
Acid Reaction ◽  
Carbonate Formations

Abstract Acid Fracturing has been one of the most effective stimulation technique applied in the carbonate formations to enhance oil and gas production. The traditional approach to stimulate the carbonate reservoir has been to pump crosslinked gel and acid blends such as plain 28% HCL, emulsified acid (EA) and in-situ gelled acid at fracture rates in order to maximize stimulated reservoir volume with desired conductivity. With the common challenges encountered in fracturing carbonate formations, including high leak-off and fast acid reaction rates, the conventional practice of acid fracturing involves complex pumping schemes of pad, acid and viscous diverter fluid cycles to achieve fracture length and conductivity targets. A new generation of Acid-Based Crosslinked (ABC) fluid system has been deployed to stimulate high temperature carbonate formations in three separate field trials aiming to provide rock-breaking viscosity, acid retardation and effective leak-off control. The ABC fluid system has been progressively introduced, initially starting as diverter / leak off control cycles of pad and acid stages. Later it was used as main acid-based fluid system for enhancing live acid penetration, diverting and reducing leakoff as well as keeping the rock open during hydraulic fracturing operation. Unlike in-situ crosslinked acid based system that uses acid reaction by products to start crosslinking process, the ABC fluid system uses a unique crosslinker/breaker combination independent of acid reaction. The system is prepared with 20% hydrochloric acid and an acrylamide polymer along with zirconium metal for delayed crosslinking in unspent acid. The ABC fluid system is aimed to reduced three fluid requirements to one by eliminating the need for an intricate pumping schedule that otherwise would include: a non-acid fracturing pad stage to breakdown the formation and generate the targeted fracture geometry; a retarded emulsified acid system to achieve deep penetrating, differently etched fractures, and a self-diverting agent to minimize fluid leak-off. This paper describes all efforts behind the introduction of this novel Acid-Based Crossliked fluid system in different field trials. Details of the fluid design optimization are included to illustrate how a single system can replace the need for multiple fluids. The ABC fluid was formulated to meet challenging bottom-hole formation conditions that resulted in encouraging post treatment well performance.

A New Acid Fracturing Fluid System for High Temperature Deep Well Carbonate Reservoir

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Gao ◽  
Shengjiang Lian ◽  
Yang Shi ◽  
Xianyou Yang ◽  
Fujian Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Fracturing Fluid ◽  
Fluid System ◽  
Acid Fracturing ◽  
Deep Well

Study and Application of Shallow Water Fracturing Fluid in High Temperature Deep Carbonate Reservoir

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingguang Che ◽  
Yonghui Wang ◽  
Xingsheng Cheng ◽  
Yongjun Lu ◽  
Yongping Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Shallow Water ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Fracturing Fluid

Integrated Subsurface to Surface Modeling to Assess Reservoir Uncertainty Quantification to A Carbonate Reservoir

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chaterine
Keyword(s):  
Uncertainty Quantification ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Production Volume ◽  
Production Forecast ◽  
Uncertainty Range ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Production Forecasting ◽  
Production Scheme ◽  
Rock Compressibility

This study accommodates subsurface uncertainties analysis and quantifies the effects on surface production volume to propose the optimal future field development. The problem of well productivity is sometimes only viewed from the surface components themselves, where in fact the subsurface component often has a significant effect on these production figures. In order to track the relationship between surface and subsurface, a model that integrates both must be created. The methods covered integrated asset modeling, probability forecasting, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and optimization forecast. Subsurface uncertainties examined were : reservoir closure, regional segmentation, fluid contact, and SCAL properties. As the Integrated Asset Modeling is successfully conducted and a matched model is obtained for the gas-producing carbonate reservoir, highlights of the method are the following: 1) Up to ± 75% uncertainty range of reservoir parameters yields various production forecasting scenario using BHP control with the best case obtained is 335 BSCF of gas production and 254.4 MSTB of oil production, 2) SCAL properties and pseudo-faults are the most sensitive subsurface uncertainty that gives major impact to the production scheme, 3) EOS modeling and rock compressibility modeling must be evaluated seriously as those contribute significantly to condensate production and the field’s revenue, and 4) a proposed optimum production scenario for future development of the field with 151.6 BSCF gas and 414.4 MSTB oil that yields a total NPV of 218.7 MMUSD. The approach and methods implemented has been proven to result in more accurate production forecast and reduce the project cost as the effect of uncertainty reduction.

scholarly journals Effect of ball collision direction on a wet mechanochemical reaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Kozawa ◽  
Kayo Fukuyama ◽  
Kizuku Kushimoto ◽  
Shingo Ishihara ◽  
Junya Kano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Tangential Component ◽  
Normal Direction ◽  
Mechanochemical Reaction ◽  
Precipitation Mechanism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mechanochemical Reactions ◽  
Ball Motion

AbstractMechanochemical reactions can be induced in a solution by the collision of balls to produce high-temperature and high-pressure zones, with the reactions occurring through a dissolution–precipitation mechanism due to a change in solubility. However, only a fraction of the impact energy contributes to the mechanochemical reactions, while the rest is mainly consumed by the wear of balls and the heat generation. To clarify whether the normal or tangential component of collisions makes a larger contribution on the reaction, herein we studied the effect of collision direction on a wet mechanochemical reaction through combined analysis of the experimental reaction rates and simulated ball motion. Collisions of balls in the normal direction were found to contribute strongly to the wet mechanochemical reaction. These results could be used to improve the synthesis efficiency, predict the reaction, and lower the wear in the wet mechanochemical reactions.

Unlocking By-Passed Oil with Autonomous Inflow Control Devices Through an Integrated Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawan Agrawal ◽  
Sharifa Yousif ◽  
Ahmed Shokry ◽  
Talha Saqib ◽  
Osama Keshtta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Production ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Fluid Distribution ◽  
Flow Profile ◽  
Horizontal Drain ◽  
Control Devices

Abstract In a giant offshore UAE carbonate oil field, challenges related to advanced maturity, presence of a huge gas-cap and reservoir heterogeneities have impacted production performance. More than 30% of oil producers are closed due to gas front advance and this percentage is increasing with time. The viability of future developments is highly impacted by lower completion design and ways to limit gas breakthrough. Autonomous inflow-control devices (AICD's) are seen as a viable lower completion method to mitigate gas production while allowing oil production, but their effect on pressure drawdown must be carefully accounted for, in a context of particularly high export pressure. A first AICD completion was tested in 2020, after a careful selection amongst high-GOR wells and a diagnosis of underlying gas production mechanisms. The selected pilot is an open-hole horizontal drain closed due to high GOR. Its production profile was investigated through a baseline production log. Several AICD designs were simulated using a nodal analysis model to account for the export pressure. Reservoir simulation was used to evaluate the long-term performance of short-listed scenarios. The integrated process involved all disciplines, from geology, reservoir engineering, petrophysics, to petroleum and completion engineering. In the finally selected design, only the high-permeability heel part of the horizontal drain was covered by AICDs, whereas the rest was completed with pre-perforated liner intervals, separated with swell packers. It was considered that a balance between gas isolation and pressure draw-down reduction had to be found to ensure production viability for such pilot evaluation. Subsequent to the re-completion, the well could be produced at low GOR, and a second production log confirmed the effectiveness of AICDs in isolating free gas production, while enhancing healthy oil production from the deeper part of the drain. Continuous production monitoring, and other flow profile surveys, will complete the evaluation of AICD effectiveness and its adaptability to evolving pressure and fluid distribution within the reservoir. Several lessons will be learnt from this first AICD pilot, particularly related to the criticality of fully integrated subsurface understanding, evaluation, and completion design studies. The use of AICD technology appears promising for retrofit solutions in high-GOR inactive strings, prolonging well life and increasing reserves. Regarding newly drilled wells, dedicated efforts are underway to associate this technology with enhanced reservoir evaluation methods, allowing to directly design the lower completion based on diagnosed reservoir heterogeneities. Reduced export pressure and artificial lift will feature in future field development phases, and offer the flexibility to extend the use of AICD's. The current technology evaluation phases are however crucial in the definition of such technology deployments and the confirmation of their long-term viability.

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