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Geo -COMPLETION™
Well Engineering
Technical Brochure
IESL
MAY 2005
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 5
4. SYSTEM STRUCTURE............................................................................... 17
4.1 Reservoir module ................................................................................ 17
4.2 Interface module ................................................................................. 18
4.3 Wellbore module................................................................................. 18
5. CONTACT INFORMATION....................................................................... 21
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INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
P R O B L E M S
Well and reservoir deliverability impairment is commonly attributed to “skin”
development
Well integrity deteriorates with depletion and changes in the fluid and
production conditions resulting in poor productivity
Solid’s production and loss of well integrity is commonly identified late
resulting in loss of production and poor hydrocarbons recovery
In field re-development projects the assumption that rock and reservoir
properties have not changed significantly normally leads to costly
B E N E F I T S
Coupled flow and geomechanics improves the understanding of well and
reservoir performance resulting in better completions and higher production
Changes in reservoir mechanical properties can be beneficial to improve
production and extend life of the field
Field re-development projects can be enhanced from timely identification of the
rock mechanical affecting productivity therefore, allowing to improve well
design reduce risk
Reservoir module
Wellbore module
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The Interface module covers all the aspects that link the reservoir with the Wellbore such as
casing design, cementation, perforation and stimulation programs. Integrated with the results of
the Reservoir module, the Interface module allows detailed evaluation of the interface and how
the interaction between the reservoir and the wellbore can be maximized for improved well
productivity. This permits
IMPROVED hole size selection and casing design to minimise operational risk and
cost.
ENHANCED well perforating design and interval selection by taking into account the
stress conditions and rock’s integrity through the entire life of the reservoir.
OPTIMIZED cementing through the reservoir section by using reservoir’s rock integrity
and strength to avoid slurry losses and enhance placement and zonal isolation.
The Wellbore module covers all the aspects of selecting the optimum equipment and
completion options. Geo-COMPLETION™ allows optimum design for reservoirs prone to
solids production for both sandstones and carbonates. Conditions to optimize completion
selection permits:
OPTIMUM equipment selection for wells requiring solids management or their control
can be implemented based on a better understanding of the reservoir and the
expected operating conditions.
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In the cases where a solid’s production strategy is selected, Geo-COMPLETION™ allows the
identification and minimisation of equipment damage ENHANCING productivity and long-term
performance.
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TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
2. TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Current well completion design has traditionally taken very little notice of the Geomechanical
issues that affect reservoir performance over the life of the field. Geomechanical issues are
most commonly considered only in order to determine the likelihood of solid’s production. At
this point a decision is made as to whether to implement a completion that will include a solids
control method or not.
A similar situation exists in terms of reservoir engineering and analysis where the overhead of
Geomechanics is just an extra hassle in addition to the existing obstacles encountered in
defining and analysing reservoir’s performance.
The fact is that the prevalent geomechanical conditions in a particular field such as in-
situ stresses and rock mechanical properties have a significant impact on productivity at
all stages of the field life. Even worst, these parameters change in time and are not
adequately accounted while designing new completions or evaluating future reservoir
performance.
The lack of understanding and utilisation of geomechanical principles in current well design and
reservoir evaluation results in leaving unexploited the real well and reservoir production
potential at all stages of the field’s life.
This is illustrated in the following graph, which illustrates a reservoir sequence in South East
Asia and how rock’s integrity varies for different stages of depletion during the life of the field.
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The strength of the various layers (both sandstones and shales) that compose the reservoir
responds differently as a result of changes in reservoir pressures. These changes are
presented in this figure as when the individual layers start to deform plastically as the depletion
takes place.
It can be seen that this changes occur within the first 100 psi drop in reservoir pressure. As the
layers go from elastic to plastic state then all their original properties such as porosity and
permeability will change resulting in a new set of properties mainly in the near Wellbore area.
This are not accounted for in conventional completion design or reservoir’s productivity
evaluation. In other words, the permeability of the reservoir is assumed constant and any
changes on its IPR are the result of the other parameters and properties such as viscosity, skin
and fluid saturations instead of the actual fabric of the rock matrix.
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As can be seen the effects in terms of productivity and reservoir performance are significant and
eventually will lead to
Overall project cost will increase and field life might be limited
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The following figure present a conceptual view (After Wong et al 1997) of the various stages of
changes in the rock properties and fabric as a result of stress changes.
In essence, changes in reservoir properties are the result of a need for the grains and fabric of
the rock to re-organise itself in order to accommodate the stresses and deformation of its
various mineral components. These re-organization and development of a “new” rock matrix
particularly in the near Wellbore area will go from displacements of the grain in the elastic
region up to hydrostatic compactation and pore collapse as a result of yielding and rock failure.
As a result, then we have a continuously changing permeability and porosity of a particular rock
as the reservoir is produced through the life of the field. Current methods of reservoir evaluation
only attempt to determine the magnitude and impact of these changes in cases where abnormal
events or conditions have been identified such as subsidence, Wellbore and casing collapse
and other mechanical problems associated with changes in Geomechanical conditions.
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GEO-COMPLETION™ FUNDAMENTALS
3. GEO-COMPLETION™ FUNDAMANTALS
Geo-COMPLETION is a new and advanced system that integrates Geomechanical physics
and reservoir engineering principles. The system is to be used for the timely prediction and
quantification of reservoir properties and well performance changes through the life of the field.
Geo-COMPLETION is composed of three modules as described in previous sections and
has been developed for used with:
Both sandstone & carbonate reservoirs producing oil, gas or heavy crudes (< 12 ° API)
IPR model for reservoirs producing heavy crudes (i.e. < 12° API)
All of them have been validated extensively and independently have formed the core of IESL
well engineering capability for many years. New components such as the perforating design and
formation damage system have been developed and integrated in order to create this advanced
system.
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SYSTEM STRUCTURE
4. SYSTEM STRUCTURE
Geo-COMPLETION™ structure allows delivery of key well design and evaluation as well as
reservoir performance based on its three modules. A description of the output for each module
the system is described below
Permeability profile through the reservoir (on a foot by foot) for initial conditions and
through the life of the field. An Inflow Profile Log or IPL is generated highlighting the
main contributing layers and the evolution of their permeability as a function of time
and depletion.
Formation damage profile through the reservoir section (on a foot by foot) is presented
on a log format. The profile integrates identification of the main damaging mechanisms
as well as the most appropriate stimulation treatment for remedial. OPstim™ Log
A prediction of the likelihood of solids production is also produced for both sandstone
and carbonate reservoirs using the SPP log. Critical operating conditions such as
BHFP, WOR and their response to depletion are represented in the SPP.
An inflow profile and BHFP prediction is produced for reservoirs producing heavy
crudes. Using IESL’s RhEPS™ technology a more accurate and realistic
representation of the ability of the reservoir to deliver fluids is produced and can be
presented as an IPL for heavy crudes. IPL- HC
All the above outputs and deliverables are produced for a number of variables and as
sensitivity analysis. The impact of GOR, WOR, depletion and rates can be simulated
for a variety of operating conditions allowing evaluation of a number of possible
scenarios for well completion design and reservoir performance.
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Determination of critical loads affecting casing design and performance during the life
of the well. A critical identification of potential causes and factors affecting casing
collapse are presented based on the geomechanical conditions in the field.
Complete perforation design and performance analysis can be carried out taking into
account all the stresses and other factors affecting flow through the perforations.
Stability of the tunnels as well as their long-term performance can be simulated and
the output is presented in a numerical and log format. It permits selection of the
optimum perforating method and equipment as well as evaluation of perforation’s
performance.
This module includes the capability of designing the stimulation requirements for the
reservoir. In conjunction with the reservoir module this part of the system allows
proper identification of the stimulation requirements (i.e. damage removal or
permeability enhancement) and accurate location of the interval to be stimulated. As a
result, reservoir potential and fluids deliverability can be maximised.
Once the fundamental completion alternative has been selected the system identifies
the long-term performance of a number of options using reservoir’s mechanical
integrity and inflow performance principles. Completion options with and without solids
control methods are identified and every aspect reviewed to assess how suitable the
option and equipment will be to the long-term performance of the well and reservoir.
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This capability is also implemented for fields with water injectors where issues such as
thermal effects on injectivity are evaluated in order to define the potential performance
of the injection wells over the life of the field.
The Wellbore module allows evaluation and review of completion performance at any
time in the life of the field. Potential mechanical problems such as flow impairment;
fracture performance and screens/gravel pack efficiency in delivering maximum
amount of fluids can be identified.
Wellbore intervention and remedial options at any point in the life of the reservoir can
be identified from this module along with its operational characteristics for effective
deployment.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
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OUTPUT GRAPHICS
Appendix A – Output Graphics
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