A study of the feasibility and applicability of Downhole Oil/Water Separation and Reinjection Systems (DOWS) for the GOM is presented. According to reservoir simulations, oil production increases when applying DOWS. Also, an additional pressure boost at the exit of DOWS is enough to lift the separated volume to surface. In contrast, without DOWS, it is necessary to rely on artificial lift to achieve well production. Targeting reasonable injectivity can provide commercial and available equipment capable of injecting water above the injection zone.

Keywords:
separator, upstream oil & gas, oil production, enhanced recovery, separation and treating, progressing cavity pump, reservoir, downhole oil water separation, society of petroleum engineers, european petroleum conference
Subjects:
Artificial Lift Systems, Well & Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring, Processing Systems and Design, Reservoir Characterization, Improved and Enhanced Recovery, Formation Evaluation & Management, Progressing cavity pumps, Produced water management and control, Downhole fluids separation, management and disposal, Separation and treating
Copyright 1999, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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