New Method for Capacity Evaluation of Offshore Low-Permeability Reservoirs with Natural Fractures

Wang, Kun and Xie, Mingying and Liu, Weixin and Li, Li and Liu, Siyu and Huang, Ruijie and Feng, Shasha and Liu, Guotao and Li, Min (2024) New Method for Capacity Evaluation of Offshore Low-Permeability Reservoirs with Natural Fractures. Processes, 12 (2). p. 347. ISSN 2227-9717

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Abstract

In recent years, the development of two offshore low-permeability oil fields has revealed unexpected challenges. The actual productivity of these fields significantly deviates from the designed capacity. Some wells even outperform the expectations for low-permeability limestone fields. This discrepancy primarily stems from a lack of accurate understanding of natural fractures before and after drilling, resulting in substantial errors in capacity assessment. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing a new production capacity model and evaluation method for both vertical and horizontal wells in low-permeability limestone reservoirs. The method leverages logging curve data, incorporating vertical gradation and fractal analysis to effectively represent the fracture’s complexity and connectivity. It uniquely considers factors such as fracture fractal dimensions, threshold pressure, and stress sensitivity, significantly enhancing prediction accuracy. Furthermore, by analyzing the longitudinal gradient in logging curves, the method effectively identifies strong heterogeneity, leading to more accurate capacity evaluations in actual fields. The results demonstrate that our model reduces the average prediction error to less than 15%, markedly outperforming traditional methods. Calculation results of the newly developed capacity formula align closely with actual production data and tracer test results, showcasing its practical applicability and potential for widespread use. This study notably advances the evaluation of reasonable production capacity in similar offshore reservoirs.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Institute Archives > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 07 Feb 2024 07:40
Last Modified: 07 Feb 2024 07:40
URI: http://eprint.subtopublish.com/id/eprint/4081

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