Patent classifications
G01V2210/663
APPLICATION OF FIELD SHUT-DOWN PRESSURE TRANSIENT TO DEFINE BOUNDARIES OF RESERVOIR HETEROGENEITIES
Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for generating a detailed heterogeneities map of a main reservoir. Pressure data for multiple wells of a main reservoir is received during a simultaneous field shut-in of the multiple wells. A scaled rate of change of pressure for each well is determined using the pressure data for each well. Rates of change of pressure for the multiple wells are plotted using the scaled rates of change of pressure. Clusters of wells having rates of change of pressure within a threshold difference of other wells in a given cluster are determined based on the plotting. A detailed heterogeneities map of the main reservoir is generated based the clusters of wells. The heterogeneities map defines heterogeneous regions. Each region contains a set of wells assigned to the heterogeneous region based on the wells having similar rates of change of pressure.
FAST FRONT TRACKING IN EOR FLOODING SIMULATION ON COARSE GRIDS
The present disclosure provides a workflow for modelling EOR flooding operations performed on a reservoir by separating front tracking from the reservoir simulation process, so that the fronts position and topology evolves in parallel with the coarse grid simulation, through modifications using machine-learning-trained correlations.
EVENT DETECTION FROM PUMP DATA
A method for detecting an event includes measuring a pressure of a fluid with a pressure sensor. The method also includes generating a pressure spectrogram based at least in part on the pressure. The method also includes comparing the pressure spectrogram to a plurality of historical pressure spectrograms. The historical pressure spectrograms have previously been determined to be related to one or more events. The method also includes determining that the pressure spectrogram is related to an event based at least partially upon the comparison.
MODELING METHODS FOR MINIMIZING GRID SENSITIVITY FOR NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF FRACTURE PROPAGATION
A computer-implemented geological modeling method is disclosed. Hydraulic fracturing includes pumping fluids through a wellbore/casing and into a formation through perforations, creating fractures that can improve well productivity. Geological modeling may be used to model pumping of fluids into the subsurface to achieve a desired fracturing result. However, the grid used may affect the fracture propagation calculations used for geological modeling. Thus, a methodology is disclosed which reduces the grid dependence when determining various aspects of fracturing, such as pressure and/or aperture. The methodology uses a first correction factor that is based on the grid used to determine fracture propagation and a second correction factor that is not based on the grid used to determine fracture propagation (such as based on an ideal grid). In this way, the two correction factors are derived from different aspects, which when combined, may be used to reduce grid dependence when determining fracture propagation.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING TYPE CURVE REGIONS AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A REGION OF INTEREST
Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media for identifying type curve regions as a function of position in a region of interest are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include: obtaining a spatial clustering model from the non-transitory storage medium; obtaining well data from the non-transitory storage medium; obtaining production parameter data from the non-transitory storage medium; and delineating each of the type curve regions in the region of interest by applying the spatial clustering model to the well data and the production parameter data.
Stimulated rock volume analysis
A data acquisition program, which includes core, image log, microseismic, DAS, DTS, and pressure data, is described. This program can be used in conjunction with a variety of techniques to accurately monitor and conduct well stimulation.
Methods and systems for reservoir and wellbore simulation
Methods of exploiting a formation containing a reservoir of hydrocarbons utilize a gas-liquid drift-flux (DF) model for a multi-segmented wellbore (MSW). The DF model is provided for use in conjunction with a reservoir simulator. The DF model is configured to account for pipe inclinations of the MSW between −90° and +90° including horizontal or near-horizontal wellbores in addition to vertical and slanted wellbores. The DF model is based on mixture velocity as opposed to superficial velocities, thereby permitting the DF model to be integrated with reservoir models that utilize mixture velocity. The DF model can also be continuous and differentiable over all primary variables.
Systems and methods for multiscale sector hydrocarbon reservoir simulation
Systems and methods for multiscale sectors based hydrocarbon reservoir simulation that include dividing a full-field reservoir model into regions and sub-regions, and iteratively assessing and reconnecting models of the sub-regions and regions in a sequential manner to generate an adjusted full-field model.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING RECOVERY EFFICIENCY OF PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS
Methods and systems for increasing the recovery efficiency of a petroleum reservoir. For example, a method for performing a petroleum recovery assessment to increase the recovery efficiency of a petroleum reservoir includes evaluating results associated with a reservoir management analysis for the petroleum reservoir and generating a reservoir management analysis score. The method further includes evaluating results associated with a global benchmark analysis and generating an estimated maximum recovery efficiency for the petroleum reservoir. The method further includes determining key recovery obstacles impeding the petroleum reservoir from achieving the estimated maximum recovery efficiency, and identifying field development opportunities addressing a key recovery obstacle that when implemented, increases a recovery efficiency for the petroleum reservoir closer to the estimated maximum recovery efficiency.
METHOD AND SYSTEM OF EVALUATING HYDROCARBON IN HETEROGENEOUS FORMATION
Methods and systems for evaluating hydrocarbon in heterogeneous formations are disclosed. The use of three-dimensional simulation of the heterogeneous and porous structure at the nanometer scale of formation facilitates more accurate evaluation of the hydrocarbon reserve and fluid behavior.