Application of integrated reservoir management and reservoir characterization to optimize infill drilling: Annual report, June 13, 1995 - June 12, 1996
- Fina Oil and Chemical Co., Midland, TX (United States)
This project has used a multi-disciplinary approach employing geology, geophysics, and engineering to conduct advanced reservoir characterization and management activities to design and implement an optimized infill drilling program at the North Robertson (clearfork) Unit in Gain`s County, Texas. The activities during the first Budget Period consisted of developing an integrated reservoir description from geological, engineering, and geostatstical studies, and using this description for reservoir flow simulation. Specific reservoir management activities were identified and tested. The geologically targeted infill drilling program currently being implemented is a result of this work. A significant contribution of this project is to demonstrate the use of cost-effective reservoir characterization and management tools that will be helpful to both independent and major operators for the optimal development of heterogeneous, low permeability shallow-shelf carbonate (SSC) reservoirs. The techniques that are outlined for the formulation of an integrated reservoir description apply to all oil and gas reservoirs, but are specifically tailored for use in the heterogeneous, low permeability carbonate reservoirs of West Texas. The overall thrust of this project has been Geologically Targeted Infill Drilling. Specifically, in Budget Period I we have demonstrated that it is possible to optimize economics for each and every new well in an infill drilling program. Blanket drilling in shallow-shelf reservoirs is neither prudent nor warranted with the modern reservoir characterization tools and techniques available to operators. The key is reservoir characterization. Operators need to recognize its importance and how it can help in optimizing and maximizing recovery economics. The project`s comprehensive technology transfer activities have helped in promoting this awareness.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Bartlesville Project Office, OK (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC22-94BC14989
- OSTI ID:
- 443923
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/BC/14989-11; ON: DE96001263
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Nov 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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