Forecasting of Ekofisk reservoir compaction and subsidence by numerical simulation

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/17855-PA· OSTI ID:5748213

Boade, R R; Chin, L Y; Siemers, W T ^[1]

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1. Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK (USA)

A finite-element computational procedure for simulating the reservoir compaction and subsidence processes at Ekofisk is described. Data input requirements are considered, and results are presented for selected reservoir management options. Field measurements of subsidence, subsidence rates, and subsidence-bowl profiles are shown to be in good agreement with calculated results.

• OSTI ID: 5748213
• Journal Information: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA) Vol. 41:7; ISSN JPTJA; ISSN 0022-3522
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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