Production optimization in the Provincia field, Colombia

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/16874-PA· OSTI ID:6133774

Blann, J; Jacobson, L; Faber, C

Designing or redesigning production facilities for optimum operation usually results in the generation of maximum profit from an installation. But in older fields, or fields where a short life is expected, design changes may not be a viable option. In such cases, obtaining maximum production within the limits of existing facilities, thereby minimizing new investments, may be an attractive option. This paper discusses application of the latter technique in the Provincia field, Colombia, to optimize oil and gas production within constraints imposed by periodic temporary gas-compression-capacity restrictions and by the configuration of existing oil and gas facilities. The multistep optimization program used at Provincia included improvement of individual well performance, optimization of individual well facilities, fieldwide optimization of surface facilities, and optimization of the field production scheme.

• Research Organization: Exxon Production Research Co. (US); Mobil R and D Corp., Dallas, TX (US); Esso Colombiana Ltd. (CO)
• OSTI ID: 6133774
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 4:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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