scholarly journals A justification of the application of low-mineralized flooding at the later stage of offshore oil field development

2021 ◽  
pp. 265-270
Author(s):  
Д.С. Тананыхин ◽  
А.Д. Селимов ◽  
Л.А. Сайченко

Известно, что для поддержания пластового давления используется вода совместимая по своему химическому составу с пластовой. В этом случае обеспечивается возможность сохранить присущую эксплуатируемому объекту поровую структуру. Данная работа посвящена обоснованию применения низкоминерализованного заводнения нефтяных месторождений на поздней стадии разработки. На основе изученного материала разработаны методические рекомендации для повышения эффективности системы поддержания пластового давления за счет закачки низкоминерализованной воды. Результаты теоретического анализа (литературная и патентная проработки) дополнительно были подтверждены проведенным гидродинамическим моделированием низкоминерализованного заводнения на примере нефтяного месторождения. It Has been known that the water used for reservoir pressure maintenance has to be compatible in its chemical composition with the reservoir water. In this case, it is possible to preserve the pore structure inherent in the exploited object. This article is devoted to the justification of applying low-mineralized water flooding at the later stage of offshore oil field development. Authors developed a method to improve the efficiency of reservoir pressure maintenance system with applying low-mineralized water injection. The novelty of this article is the mathematical determination of the optimal period for the start of the application of low-mineralized water flooding. Theoretical analysis results were also confirmed by hydrodynamic modeling of low-mineralized water flooding in an offshore oil field at a late stage of development. Based on the analysis results, authors identified requirements and recommendations for the low-mineralized water flooding.

2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 4701-4704
Author(s):  
Chun Sen Zhao ◽  
Qing Lin Ren ◽  
Pei Jing Li

The so-called water flooding characteristic curve refers to the oilfield water injection (or natural water drive) development process, a relationship between curve cumulative oil production, cumulative water production and accumulation of fluid production. These curves have been widely used for water injection development of dynamic and recoverable reserves forecast. After many years of practical application, summed up the four kinds of water drive characteristic curve, they have a good practical significance. Recoverable reserves are important indicators of field development is the main basis for planning and design, the application of waterflooding characteristic curve can be predicted oil recoverable reserves. Four water flooding characteristics discussed above curve is mainly applied in high-permeability oil field, which did not consider starting pressure, but should consider the impact of low permeability oilfield actuating pressure gradient on the moisture content.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vil Syrtlanov ◽  
Yury Golovatskiy ◽  
Ivan Ishimov

Abstract In this paper the simplified way is proposed for predicting the dynamics of liquid production and estimating the parameters of the oil reservoir using diagnostic curves, which are a generalization of analytical approaches, partially compared with the results of calculations on 3D simulation models and with actual well production data.


Author(s):  
Sorin Alexandru Gheorghiu ◽  
Cătălin Popescu

The present economic model is intended to provide an example of how to take into consideration risks and uncertainties in the case of a field that is developed with water injection. The risks and uncertainties are related, on one hand to field operations (drilling time, delays due to drilling problems, rig failures and materials supply, electric submersible pump [ESP] installations failures with the consequences of losing the well), and on the other hand, the second set of uncertainties are related to costs (operational expenditures-OPEX and capital expenditures-CAPEX, daily drilling rig costs), prices (oil, gas, separation, and water injection preparation), production profiles, and discount factor. All the calculations are probabilistic. The authors are intending to provide a comprehensive solution for assessing the business performance of an oil field development.


1994 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
G. B. Salter ◽  
W. P. Kerckhoff

Development of the Cossack and Wanaea oil fields is in progress with first oil scheduled for late 1995. Wanaea oil reserves are estimated in the order of 32 x 106m3 (200 MMstb) making this the largest oil field development currently underway in Australia.Development planning for these fields posed a unique set of challenges.Key subsurface uncertainties are the requirement for water injection (Wanaea only) and well numbers. Strategies for managing these uncertainties were studied and appropriate flexibility built-in to planned facilities.Alternative facility concepts including steel/concrete platforms and floating options were studied-the concept selected comprises subsea wells tied-back to production/storage/export facilities on an FPSO located over Wanaea.In view of the high proportion of costs associated with the subsea components, significant effort was focussed on flowline optimisation, simplification and cost reduction. These actions have led to potential major economic benefits.Gas utilisation options included reinjection into the oil reservoirs, export for re-injection into North Rankin or export to shore. The latter requires the installation of an LPG plant onshore and was selected as the simplest, safest and the most economically attractive method.


2019 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 300-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxi Wang ◽  
Segen F. Estefen ◽  
Marcelo Igor Lourenço ◽  
Cheng Hong

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celso Gomes ◽  
Loic Bovet ◽  
Christian Deplante ◽  
Sergio Tchikanha ◽  
Enrico Zamboni

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6119
Author(s):  
Catalin Popescu ◽  
Sorin Alexandru Gheorghiu

Due to the substantial amounts of money involved and the complex interactions of a number of different factors, managers of oil and gas companies are faced with significant challenges when making investment decisions that will increase business efficiency and achieve competitive advantages, especially through cost control. Due to the various uncertainties of the current period, optimal investment strategies are difficult to determine. Thus, through an economic analysis that includes data analysis, quantitative risk analysis scenarios, modelling and simulations, a work framework, in the form of a generic algorithm, is proposed with the aim of generating a complex procedure for optimizing investment decisions in oil field development. A complex set of elements is considered in the analysis: costs (operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX), daily drilling rig costs), prices (oil, gas, separation and water injection preparation), production profiles, different types of taxes and discount factors. Above all, oil price volatility plays an essential role and creates uncertainty in relation to profitability and the strategic investment decisions made by oil exploration and production companies.


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