Investigating completion strategies; Cormorant Field, U. K. North Sea
- Esso E and P UK, Ltd. (GB)
- Exxon Production Research Co., Houston, TX (USA)
This paper describes studies that evaluate various completion strategies for new subsea wells in the Cormorant field, U.K. North Sea. These studies, which complement work done by the field operator, include detailed reservoir description work to define oil-in-place (OIP) and permeability distribution and a waterflood simulation for a representative reservoir cross section. Wellbore, flowline, and pipeline hydraulics for the complex production/injection system are included to model well rates more accurately. The results provide general insight into the nature of displacement during waterflooding of a stratified section with a limited number of wells. They also provide specific guidance on dual vs. single completions; perforating, testing, and stimulation sequence; and the benefits of partially perforating high-permeability sands.
- OSTI ID:
- 6890384
- Journal Information:
- SPE Formation Evaluation (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (USA), Vol. 5:1; ISSN 0885-923X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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