Successful Application of Well Inflow Tracers for Water Breakthrough Surveillance in the Pyrenees Development, Offshore Western Australia

This paper describes the interventionless approach that was successfully executed during the Pyrenees early production phase to identify the timing and location of water breakthrough. Chemical inflow tracers were installed in key production wells within the lower completion along the horizontal production sections. Results from this work have supported the reservoir simulation history matching process and confirmed the performance of the inflow control devices (ICDs). These data in conjunction with the real time rate information from subsea multiphase meters has allowed proactive reservoir and production management that has contributed to the early identification of additional infill opportunities.