... for the history-matching process. 4. Present the initial model and the list of key observations to stakeholders to obtain feedback and check communication. 5. Vary simulation input parameters to match the key observations while frequently communicating with stakeholders. 6. After finalizing the history match...

...Chris Carpenter _ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 206247, “History Matching and Performance Prediction of a Polymerflooding Pilot in a Heavy Oil Reservoir on Alaska’s North Slope,” by Xindan Wang, Cody Keith, SPE, and Yin Zhang...

...Chris Carpenter _ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 204162, “Multiwell-Pressure History Matching in Delaware Play Helps Optimize Fracturing for Subsequent Pads,” by Roberto Suarez‑Rivera, SPE, and Rohit Panse, W.D. Von Gonten...

... with original oil in place of greater than 5 billion STB. An automated reservoir characterization work flow was developed to generate multiple history-matched models on the field and well level. The developed methodology and work flow successfully delivered field-development evaluation under subsurface...

...Gopi Nalla _ This year’s history matching and forecasting selections cover topics that include performance prediction of a polymerflood pilot in a heavy oil reservoir, multivariate characterization and modeling of a paleo zone, and multiwell pressure history matching in an unconventional reservoir...

...Chris Carpenter _ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper IPTC 22034, “Rigorous Multivariate Characterization and Modeling of Paleo Zone for Simulation Model History Matching Under Reservoir Uncertainty,” by Nader Y. Bu-Khamseen, SPE, Marko...

... upstream oil & gas reservoir simulation matrix anionic surfactant ift imbibition history matching surfactant alteration tight carbonate low-ift surfactant wa surfactant gravity drainage study evaluate surfactant eor cationic surfactant TECHNICAL PAPERS | EOR Modeling Study Evaluates...

...Chris Carpenter This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 203941, “Bridging the Gap Between Material Balance and Reservoir Simulation for History Matching and Probabilistic Forecasting Using Machine Learning,” by Nigel H. Goodwin, Essence...

...Chris Carpenter This year’s history matching and forecasting selections, made by reviewer Gopi Nalla of DeGolyer and MacNaughton, reflect the importance of accurate and innovative methodology in the approach toward development of unconventional or challenging plays, from tight oil to highly...

...Chris Carpenter This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper URTEC 208291, “Introducing Iterative Ensemble Kalman Smoother to History-Matching Horizontal Coalbed Methane Wells,” by Rubakumar Sankararaj, SPE, and Sylvain Ducroux, SPE, Resoptima...

...Chris Carpenter This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper URTEC 208352, “Assessment of Rate-Normalization and Pressure-Deconvolution Techniques To History-Match and Forecast Production of Tight Oil Reservoirs Using a Physics-Based Rate-Time Model...

... upstream oil & gas jennifer miskimin student calhoun history matching statistical trend engineer petroleum engineer FEATURE | Graduation Trends History Matching of Petroleum Engineering Graduation Rates TOM BLASINGAME, SPE, ERDAL OZKAN, SPE, MOHAN KELKAR, SPE, JENNIFER MISKIMINS, SPE...

... commercial numerical reservoir simulators to build a full-field reservoir model and simultaneously history matching multiple dynamic variables for a highly complex offshore mature field in Malaysia had proved challenging. In the complete paper, the authors demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI...

...Chris Carpenter This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 199149, “Rate-Transient-Analysis-Assisted History Matching With a Combined Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Simulator,” by Garrett Fowler, SPE, and Mark McClure, SPE, ResFrac, and Jeff...

...Judy Feder This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Judy Feder, contains highlights of paper SPE 202460, “History Matching of Production Performance for Highly Faulted, Multilayered, Clastic Oil Reservoirs Using Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: A Novel Approach,” by Nis Ilyani...

... developed a novel method in which the results of assisted history matching are applied to well-spacing optimization in a shale development, using information extracted from uncertainty and the interpolated maximum net present value. Applied to a real shale well, it is determined by the authors...

... in the reservoir, by use of multiple geostatistical realizations and simultaneous history-matched models. LSWI LSWI is an enhanced-oil-recovery technique in which the salinity of the injected water is controlled with the objective of increasing the recovery factor. Of the mechanisms proposed for LSWI, wettability...

... as model input is known as model error. The results of the authors’ research showed a promising benefits from use of a systematic procedure of model diagnostics, model improvement, and model-error quantification during data assimilations. Introduction For reservoir history matching using ensemble-based...

...Chris Carpenter This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 193895, “Multilevel Strategies and Geological Parameterizations for History Matching Complex Reservoir Models,” by Yimin Liu, SPE, and Louis J. Durlofsky, SPE, Stanford University...

... will depend heavily on the time available for the conclusion. Of course, this is an idealized and incomplete model of reality, but it has its merits. In the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work on sever-al history-matching cases. Every time I think about these cases, the quality triangle...