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Identification of Field-Wide Well Performance Enhancement Strategies in a Heavy Oil Field in Northern Kuwait Using Parametric Analysis Techniques
Available to PurchasePublisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193795-MS
... oil production. A parametric analysis methodology was applied to a "typical well" to first obtain the factors that limit the well's production thorough understanding of the overall well potential, to finaly identify inflow and outflow enhancement opportunities. Nodal analysis based on Darcy inflow...
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Optimization of a Thermochemical Recovery Process Using Global Optimization Methods to Enhance Heavy Oil Recovery
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193791-MS
... drainage Artificial Intelligence Upstream Oil & Gas optimization optimization parameter thermochemical reaction steam generation NPV reservoir Oil Recovery recovery process oil production in-situ sgt recovery process steam injection rate time interval operational parameter steam quality...
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A Comprehensive Review Heavy Oil Reservoirs, Latest Techniques, Discoveries, Technologies and Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry
Available to PurchaseCenk Temizel, Celal Hakan Canbaz, Minh Tran, Elsayed Abdelfatah, Bao Jia, Dike Putra, Mazda Irani, Ahmad Alkouh
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193646-MS
... Modeling & Simulation Artificial Intelligence oil production viscosity Upstream Oil & Gas application enhanced recovery Engineering Oil Viscosity crude oil heavy oil California recovery method reservoir Oil Recovery heavy oil reservoir reservoir simulation Compound...
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Implementation and Assessment of Production Optimization in a Steamflood Using Machine-Learning Assisted Modeling
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193680-MS
... drainage Simulation steam injection predictivity machine learning optimization problem modeling production forecast SAGD injector oil production steamflood Artificial Intelligence Upstream Oil & Gas correlation prediction injection plan Implementation injection target plan society...
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Analytical and Numerical Models Assist in Water Production Management in a Heavy Oil Reservoir in Northern Kuwait
Available to PurchaseAsrar Ajaimi Al-Shammari, Arun Kharghoria, Jose Gregorio Garcia, Pabitra Saikia, Abdulrahman Fares Al-Shammari, Abdullah Abdul Al-Rabah, Hisham Husain, Devesh Kalia
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193694-MS
... envelope is generated and possible mitigation actions are explored. The complex geologic and stratigraphic architecture of the reservoir with underlying oil-water contact presents a unique challenge to achieve water-free oil production in this field. The field produces average 15 0 API crude of 50-100 cp...
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Hydraulic Dilation Stimulation to Improve Steam Injectivity and Conformance in Thermal Heavy Oil Production
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193681-MS
... Summary In thermal heavy-oil production, steam is injected to reduce oil viscosity and promote the less viscous oil flowing to the production wells. Steam injectivity and its conformance in the reservoir greatly impacts oil production and project economics. It is found that hydraulic dilation...
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Production Optimisation of Heavy Oil Wells Using Autonomous Inflow Control Devices
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 10–12, 2018
Paper Number: SPE-193718-MS
... in these reservoirs. This can be exacerbated by reservoir heterogeneities resulting in very high water production rate requiring large water treatment facilities which may be limited in offshore developments, resulting in reduced oil production. Advanced well completions utilizing Inflow Control Devices (ICDs...
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In-Situ Steam Generation A New Technology Application for Heavy Oil Production
Available to PurchaseAyman R. Al-Nakhli, Luai A. Sukkar, James Arukhe, Abddulrahman Mulhem, Abdelaziz Mohannad, Mohammad Ayub, Muhamad Arifin
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 6–8, 2016
Paper Number: SPE-184118-MS
... Oil & Gas viscosity SAGD well injectivity in-situ steam generation reaction recovery method steam-assisted gravity drainage oil production steam flooding enhanced recovery Efficiency chemical reaction injectivity disposal well heavy oil wellbore injectivity test reservoir...
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Diluent Injection Optimization for a Heavy Oil Field
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Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 6–8, 2016
Paper Number: SPE-184119-MS
... to maximize the reservoir oil production while minimizing the diluent requirement and keeping the crude oil quality within technical and marketing specifications. The field studied is an offshore heavy oil asset. It consists of two reservoirs with API gravities of 14 and 12, and oil viscosities at reservoir...
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Fluidic Diode Autonomous Inflow Control Device for Heavy Oil Application
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Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 6–8, 2016
Paper Number: SPE-184094-MS
... on the viscosity of the fluid. The autonomous ICD enhances oil production while restricting water and gas influx, without the requirement of intervention or moving parts within the device. The result is improved sweep efficiency, which can extend well life and thereby assist in reducing operating costs. Effective...
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Feasibility Study of Artificial Lift Modes for Deep and Heavy Oil Reservoir
Available to PurchasePrasanna Mali, Hashem Fouzi Al-Abdullah, Hayfaa Rashed, Richard Suryadi, Arunava Sanyal, Sanjeev Kumar
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 6–8, 2016
Paper Number: SPE-184134-MS
... SRP system ESP heavy oil reservoir artificial lift system Modeling & Simulation complex reservoir oil production injection oil sand Upstream Oil & Gas Chemical Injection application sucker rod string viscosity reducer viscosity down-hole esp artificial lift mode suitable...
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Modeling Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Electromagnetic Radiation/Hydraulic Fracturing Considering Adiabatic Effect and Thermal Expansion
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Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 6–8, 2016
Paper Number: SPE-184161-MS
... of heavy oil production from a well with hydraulic fracture under radio-frequency (RM) electromagnetic radiation. Two parameters ignored in our previous modeling studies, namely adiabatic effect and the thermal expansion of oil, are considered in the new formulation while high gradients of pressure...
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Optimized Steam Pulse Injection (SPI) In a Carbonate Reservoir: Issaran Egypt Field Trial
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 8–10, 2014
Paper Number: SPE-172877-MS
... are selected on the basis of controlling IVRR around a fault, known as the "magic fault", with the surrounding wells being target withdrawal points for oil production. SPI was designed to reduce operational costs while also benefitting from the pressure release phenomenon, which releases trapped oil from...
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Analysis of Heavy Oil Production by Radio-Frequency Heating
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 8–10, 2014
Paper Number: SPE-172862-MS
... been selected for the study. Total EMH Power Increased power results in faster expansion of the DC, stimulates the EMH drive and contributes to higher oil production rate which leads also to improved thermal efficiency. Figure 3a illustrates the quantitative difference in oil production...
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Application of CSS to Develop a Thick Heavy Oil Field in South Oman
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 8–10, 2014
Paper Number: SPE-172855-MS
.... enhanced recovery Upstream Oil & Gas Drillstem Testing CSS well SAGD drillstem/well testing thermal method steam-assisted gravity drainage oil production crestal well crestal area injection cold production steam injection Oman oil rate reservoir pressure Oil Viscosity thick heavy oil...
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Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil by Displacing Agent/Foam Assisted Steam Flooding: Laboratory Experiments, Numerical Simulations and Field Performances
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 8–10, 2014
Paper Number: SPE-172861-MS
... cut for the smaller well group has decreased from 83.8% to the lowest of 79.4% and daily oil production has been improved from 49.0t to 62.4t. The total water cut for the bigger well group has decreased from 91.0% to 85.7% and daily oil production has been increased from 70.1t to 113.0t. Therefore...
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Flush by Unit: A Game Changer Well Service Technology for Kuwait Heavy Oil
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Paper presented at the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 8–10, 2014
Paper Number: SPE-172886-MS
... and cycle times when compared to conventional work over rigs. artificial lift system thermal method SAGD Upstream Oil & Gas oil production steam-assisted gravity drainage stimulation sucker rod enhanced recovery game changer well service technology service technology insert sucker rod...
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Kuwait's First Thermal Venture - Success with Resilient Cement
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Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 12–14, 2011
Paper Number: SPE-150624-MS
... Abstract Kuwait has a considerable reserve of untapped heavy oil; plans were developed by KOC and embarked on a project to increase its oil production by 2020. Heavy oil production is an ambitious project and will be significant contributer to the overall increase in oil procuction capacity...
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Early Results from a Carbonate Steamflood Pilot in 1st Eocene Reservoir, Wafra Field, PZ
Available to PurchaseJoel Brown, Art Deemer, Fahad Al-Dhafeeri, Solomon Lekia, Steve Hoadley, Ghanim Al-Mutairi, Falah Al-Yami, David Barge
Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 12–14, 2011
Paper Number: SPE-150605-MS
... will also be shared in the presentation sagd oil production eocene reservoir enhanced recovery cyclic stimulation variability steam-assisted gravity drainage wafra field early result reservoir heterogeneity st eocene reservoir carbonate reservoir spe 150605 eocene reservoir field oil...
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Advancing Thermal and Carbon Dioxide Recovery Methods beyond their Conventional Limits: Downhole Innovation
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Paper presented at the SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 12–14, 2011
Paper Number: SPE-150515-MS
... Abstract Steam or CO 2 injection methods account for most of the oil recovered worldwide with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods. Currently heavy oil production is less than 7% of the world’s oil production; this percentage is not expected to increase dramatically without significant changes...
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