An Optimization Model to Determine Horizontal Well Location and Parameters for Strong Bottom Water Reservoir in Sudan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a horizontal well closed-looped optimization model for enhancing ultimate recovery of strong bottom water reservoir in Sudan.An optimization model for horizontal well using the statistical properties of geology and development data, numerical simulation and fuzzy mathematics, is presented. The study was carried out as follows: 1) a mechanism model was established based on physical and fluid properties of the oilfields in Block 1/2/4, Sudan. The factors affecting the development performance of horizontal well, such as reservoir and fluid properties, inter-beds distribution, parameters of horizontal segment and production rate were discussed. 2) Development performance of typical massive bottom water reservoir in Sudan was analyzed.3) The weight of each factor was determined using fuzzy mathematics method based on the mechanism study and on site practice of horizontal wells. 4) Determine the optimized location and production parameters of horizontal well by combining numerical simulation and integrated evaluation model.The optimization model was used in H oilfield of Block 1/2/4, Sudan, the result of numerical simulation show that this model can efficiently determine the location of horizontal well and can lead to increase oil production in bottom water reservoir. It can also give a reference for numerical simulation, and have a great improve place.