E21B43/25

Systems and methods for generating a drainage radius log

Embodiments described herein include a system for generating a drainage radius log per well that includes a computing device that receives well data associated with a plurality of wells, utilizes the well production data to calculate a value for cumulative liquid produced by each of the plurality of wells for a predetermined time period, and utilizes at least a portion of the well data to calculate a fractional contribution for each of the plurality of wells. In some embodiments the computing device utilizes the value for cumulative liquid produced for each of the plurality of wells and the fractional contribution to calculate a cumulative liquid production for each of the plurality of wells, utilizes the cumulative liquid production to calculate the drainage radius log for each of the plurality of wells, and outputs the drainage radius log for display.

FLUID FLOW ENGINEERING SIMULATOR OF MULTI-PHASE, MULTI-FLUID IN INTEGRATED WELLBORE-RESERVOIR SYSTEMS
20180010433 · 2018-01-11 ·

Computer-implemented methods for higher-order simulation, design and implementation of multi-phase, multi-fluid flows are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method is provided for a higher-order simulation, design and implementation of a strategy for injecting a plurality of stimulation fluids into a subterranean formation. In another embodiment, a computer-implemented method for higher-order simulation and enhancement of the flow of production fluids from a subterranean formation is disclosed. In a third embodiment, a computer-implemented higher-order simulation of the behavior of a plurality of fluids at an intersection of at least two geometrically discrete regions is disclosed.

Treatment Methods for Water or Gas Reduction in Hydrocarbon Production Wells

Systems and methods for reducing unwanted water and/or gas intrusion into a hydrocarbon production wellbore. The system includes a treatment injection tool for injecting a treatment agent into portions of the formation surrounding the wellbore and a tunneling tool for forming one or more tunnels within the formation. Sensors provide real-time information about wellbore parameters during treatment so that wellbore analysis can be conducted.

Method of using delayed hydratable polymeric viscosifying agent in the treatment of a well or subterranean formation

The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well or within a subterranean formation penetrated by a well by introducing into the well a hydratable viscosifying agent of particulates having a minimum of 40% retention on a 60 mesh screen and a minimum of 1% retention on a 20 mesh screen.

Method of using delayed hydratable polymeric viscosifying agent in the treatment of a well or subterranean formation

The disclosure relates to a method of delaying viscosification of a well treatment fluid within a well or within a subterranean formation penetrated by a well by introducing into the well a hydratable viscosifying agent of particulates having a minimum of 40% retention on a 60 mesh screen and a minimum of 1% retention on a 20 mesh screen.

System and method for estimation and prediction of production rate of a well via geometric mapping of a perforation zone using a three-dimensional acoustic array

Acoustic characterization and mapping of flow from a perforation zone of a well. As a wireline probe containing acoustic sensors moves through the well, the acoustic sensors record acoustic pressure measurements of flow for each perforation in the well casing. The acoustic data is recorded and compiled into a three-dimensional flow model showing flow of hydrocarbons within and/or out of perforation tunnels. The three-dimensional flow models generated can be combined with historical data to form four-dimensional models illustrating flow over time, and both the three and four-dimensional models can be used to determine effectiveness of perforation charges as well as future flow from the well.

System and method for estimation and prediction of production rate of a well via geometric mapping of a perforation zone using a three-dimensional acoustic array

Acoustic characterization and mapping of flow from a perforation zone of a well. As a wireline probe containing acoustic sensors moves through the well, the acoustic sensors record acoustic pressure measurements of flow for each perforation in the well casing. The acoustic data is recorded and compiled into a three-dimensional flow model showing flow of hydrocarbons within and/or out of perforation tunnels. The three-dimensional flow models generated can be combined with historical data to form four-dimensional models illustrating flow over time, and both the three and four-dimensional models can be used to determine effectiveness of perforation charges as well as future flow from the well.

METHOD OF MONITORING A DOWNHOLE STIMULATION OPERATION, DOWNHOLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE DOWNHOLE OPERATION
20230015105 · 2023-01-19 ·

The disclosure relates to a system, downhole device and method for monitoring a wellbore, in particular in a lateral section, during stimulation, with an equipment enabling retrieval in many conditions. The method includes monitoring the wellbore with a distributed fiber optic sensor to determine one or more characteristics of the stimulation operation using detected backscattered optical signals on the distributed fiber optic sensor. The cable is retrieved by exerting a traction force. The disclosure also relates to a downhole device for receiving a cable and retainers to maintain the cable and having a weakpoint configured to break when subjected to a force along the longitudinal axis greater than a predetermined threshold. The system comprises the cable having the distributed fiber optic sensor, the downhole device and a surface monitoring system for determining the characteristic of the stimulation operation using detected backscattered optical signals on the distributed fiber optic sensor.

A METHOD FOR MATRIX-ACID STIMULATION DESIGN IN LIMITED ENTRY LINERS
20230222272 · 2023-07-13 ·

A method for stimulation of a well in a material formation which includes a workflow for the design of hole-size distribution in the liner of a LEL liner system is modelled, wherein a solution strategy for providing an initial estimate of the number of holes per segment honours the acid coverage per segment and the drop in pressure (dp) across the last one of the holes, where the initial estimate can be found from the relationship between interstitial velocity, pump rate, and total cross-sectional hole area for a particular discharge coefficient and liner configuration.

Method to manipulate a well using an overbalanced pressure container

A method to manipulate a well, comprising running an apparatus (60a) having a container (68a) with a volume of gas at a higher pressure than a surrounding portion of the well. The well is isolated, and a wireless control signal, such as an electromagnetic or acoustic signal, is sent to operate a valve assembly (62a) to selectively allow or resist fluid exit from a portion of the container (68a), via a port (61a). Some of the pressurised gas may itself be expelled in to the surrounding portion of the well, or it may be used to drive a fluid out of the container, such as an acid.