Selective Acid Stimulation Using Two Different New Technologies-Case Histories from Saudi Arabian Oil Field

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshab Baruah ◽  
Nashi M. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Hammam M. Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Fehead M. Al-Subaie
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Case Histories

Seismic tomography as an interpretation tool

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 662-670
Author(s):  
Eduardo Trinchero ◽  
Luis Vernengo ◽  
Mario Profeta ◽  
Marcelo Roizman
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Final Section ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Static Model ◽  
Structural Monitoring ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Sweet Water ◽  
Seismic Characterization ◽  
Complex Geology

An innovative tomogram processing method is presented, the interpretation of which can complement the static-model workflow. The process, in which a cube of tomographic velocities is generated and then tomograms are derived, will add to the information coming from the seismic data. The processed tomographic model provides interpretable information from the topographic surface and is an important tool for seismic characterization because, through the design processes, the resultant seismic character yields a set of interpretable data. In zones of dramatic topography, and in general with complex geology, it is possible to more reliably correlate the outcrops with the seismic data and in this way refine the final model of the area. These data can be used for the shallow exploration of hydrocarbon reservoirs or, for example, for the identification and structural monitoring of sweet-water aquifers that should be protected behind pipes in the design of well casing. Two case histories will be presented and commented on in the final section of this paper. Teamwork should improve when new technologies and new challenges are addressed collaboratively by people engaged in different disciplines related to geologic and geophysical activities.

Development and Potential Application of Advanced Functional Materials in the Oil Field

2019 ◽  
Vol 944 ◽  
pp. 637-642
Author(s):  
Gu Fan Zhao ◽  
Wei Na Di ◽  
Rui Yao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Potential Application ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Gas Drilling ◽  
Drilling Technology ◽  
Oil And Gas Drilling

The oil and gas industry places higher demands for new technologies and new materials. Advanced functional materials show broad application prospects in the oil field. Technological advances in the oil and gas sector are inseparable from the development and application of advanced functional materials. Through literature research, patent search analysis, expert consultation, some advanced functional materials with potential application in the oil field are sorted out, in order to provide inspiration and new ideas for improving the development of the oil and gas drilling technology. The nanomaterials dispersion and nanocomposites films are two of the most accessible ways to apply nanomaterials in the oil field. The cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and the diamond-like carbon (DLC) nanocomposites films would provide inspiration for the oil field chemistry and protection of downhole tools. The application of CNF and DLC nanocomposites could provide innovative ideas, research and foundation for the future development of the oil and gas drilling technology, and contribute to achieving a major technological breakthrough and improve the overall level of the oil and gas drilling technology.

scholarly journals Perceptions towards Cryptocurrency Adoption: A case of Saudi Arabian Citizens

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Saad ALAKLABI ◽  
Kyeong KANG
Keyword(s):  
Financial Market ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Large Impact

The global financial market is influenced by relatively new technologies such as cryptocurrencies; namely Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others. Cryptocurrencies are a challenging area in finance that requires additional attention from the academic community as they can have a potentially large impact on society and the economy.

scholarly journals MONITORING AND CONTROL OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AT THE PRODUCTION FIELDS IN WESTERN KAZAKHSTAN

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gulnaz Zh. Moldabayeva ◽  
Raikhan T. Suleimenova ◽  
Sairanbek M. Akhmetov ◽  
Zhanar B. Shayakhmetova ◽  
Gabit E. Suyungariyev
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Statistical Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Western Kazakhstan ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Technical Measures

This paper discusses topical problems of further effective development of depleted oil fields (DOF) to increase their final oil recovery on the example of the oil field in Western Kazakhstan. Further exploitation of fields using waterflooding becomes unprofitable. At the same time, on average at these facilities, at least 50% of the reserves will remain unrecovered. Most of the oil fields in the Republic of Kazakhstan are at the late and final stages of development, which is characterised by an increase in the share of hard-to-recover oil reserves, a decrease in annual oil withdrawals, and a high water cut of the produced oil. Therefore, the problems of improving the technology aimed at reducing the volume of associated water production and increasing oil recovery from partially flooded deposits is very urgent. With an increase in the well density, the degree of field drilling and aging of the well stock, the work with the current declining well stock remains a very topical issue. Improving the efficiency of diagnostics and the systematic selection of wells for repair and isolation works is an important element for rationalising field development in the current conditions of profit variance in the oil and gas industry. The methods of bottomhole zone treatment also implement a deflecting effect on filtration flows. Therefore, this method includes a wide range of geological and technical measures: down-spacing; water production restraining; conformance control of injectivity profiles; forced production; all types of mechanical, thermochemical and thermal technologies. Consider a number of geological and technical measures that perform the tasks of occupational safety rules. Geological and statistical models are proposed for diagnosing wells for a premature increase of water production using factor analysis calculations for base production and Hall plots. Results. The degree of temperature influence of the primary components of the compounds on the rheology, filtration characteristics, and stability of inverted emulsions was determined. The classification of oil loss factors was carried out based on the results of downhole analysis and oil production losses were determined. Geological and statistical models for well diagnostics for premature increase in water production were built using factor analysis calculations for base production and Hall plots.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF THE MECHANISM OF OIL RECOVERY FROM HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS WITH LOW PERMEABILITY RESERVOIRS

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (34) ◽  
pp. 892-904
Author(s):  
Zinon A KUANGALIEV ◽  
Gulsin S DOSKASIYEVA ◽  
Altynbek S MARDANOV
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Low Permeability ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
Low Permeability Reservoirs

The main part of Russia's hard-to-recover reserves is 73% for low-grade and carbonate reservoirs, 12% for high-viscosity oil, about 15% of extensive sub-gas zones of oil and gas deposits and 7% of reservoirs lying at great depths. The development of such stocks with the usage of traditional technologies is economically inefficient. It requires the application of new technologies for their development and fundamentally new approaches to design, taking into account the features of extraction of hard-to-extract reserves (HtER). The purpose of this research is to find ways to improve the performance of low-permeability reservoirs. To accomplish this task, the Novobogatinsk South-Eastern Oil Field has been taken as an example and described. The necessary properties of production facilities in the field are highlighted, along with economic feasibility and technological efficiency. The reserves involved in the development are determined and, thanks to the knowledge of the geological oil reserves of the deposits, the potential oil recovery factor is calculated with the existing development technology. As a result of the research, development options were worked out with the results of the calculation of design indicators for the field as a whole. The comparison of oil recovery schedules and ORI, as well as the layout of wells, have been presented. As a result of the study, a description of 3 options for the development of design indicators for the field as a whole is given. The figures show oil production graphs, as well as location patterns. The authors of the study conclude which of the recommended development options can help extract maximum oil reserves.

Leveraging a New Well Delivery Methodology for Stellar Drilling Results Steam Injection Project Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alejandro Terrones Brand ◽  
Miguel Alejandro Basso Mora ◽  
Rajeswary Kandasamy ◽  
Sergio Comarin ◽  
Felipe Rene Bustos Guevara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Monitoring ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Steam Injection ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Stringent Performance

Abstract Mexico has set challenging oil and gas production to meet worldwide demand. In order to deliver promised oil production outputs in this challenging environment, the operator came up with efficient partnerships with key service providers to leverage resources and technical know-how whilst encouraging knowledge transfer and drilling project cost reduction. By working with various service companies, the operator creates a competitive environment where each strives to outperform the other. One such success case is in the "S" field, a heavy oil field producing via steam injection in the South of Mexico. Utilizing a creative design and execution methodology, the "S" project team succeeded to deliver improved project performance over the course of drilling the 14 wells in the campaign. The average well operational time was successfully reduced by 10%, hence maximizing the well construction index to 122 m/day and reducing overall well costs. The main strategy to optimize performance is to re-engineer solutions for profitability such as performing a study to replace OBM by WBM, designing a new wellhead system, collaborating with the rig contractor to reduce flat time activities, redesigning cement properties for losses mitigation, improvement of ROP by merging new technologies and local practices, among others. Complementary to this, the strategy is to prioritize realistic areas of improvement by the development and utilization of a new tool called Best of the Best (BoB), a methodology breaking down all well activities in order to measure its fastest time per well and then aiming to achieve that aggressive goal. Detailed follow up in the field allows to reduce operational times by allowing the wellsite team monitor and suggest new and improved ways of doing a routine task all of which result in lower costs per foot. Utilizing this BoB approach and stringent performance monitoring while drilling (pre-actual-post) activity analysis, allowed superior performance to be achieved. The project reached a 60% improvement on well times from the first well drilled to the best performing well. The best well was drilled in 8.68 days versus a field average of 18 days (217 m/day construction index). This generated 369,000 bbls of earlier oil production, 176 days ahead vs client expectations. Furthermore, in coordination with field staff, lessons learned were captured. But this is not enough since fast and effective communication is required, and the BoB methodology provides the solution to share optimization tricks quickly and effectively between crews, to continue well to well improvement and overall project and field level learning. Improved well delivery results is possible only by aligning the detailed planning and execution follow up in both the wellsite and a remote operations centre which monitored drilling activity in real time from town. This synergy and proactive communication system is also a key factor in the project delivery. This paper will present the results from the first application of the ‘Best of Best' (BoB) methodology in Mexico. This successful application enforces the idea that by coupling re-engineering practices to develop a more creative well design along with stringent performance monitoring; any field performance can be improved to deliver stellar results.

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