Intelligent Multilaterals: The Next Step in the Evolution of Well Construction

Oberkircher, Jim; Cavender, Travis; Nielsen, Vicky Jackson; Beleau, Mike

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“…With either scenario, the control valves are run in tandem without any Љwet connects,Љ and the intervals can be produced separately or commingled (Oberkircher et al 2002). If desired, expandable screens and/or Љstand-aloneЉ premium screens can be deployed without gravel packing.…”

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Multilateral Gravel-Pack Solutions for Single Wellbore Branches

Durst

2016

Day 3 Thu, March 24, 2016

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Drilling, completion, and production monitoring and control of multilateral wellbores in highly unconsolidated sandstone formations have been successfully achieved both technically and operationally in the recent past, helping to ensure that planned production rates and reserves are achieved.Gravel packing lateral branches on multilateral wells is no longer challenging. Sound isolation of the main branch can preserve the mainbore of debris when milling the window and drilling the lateral, helping ensure seamless gravelpack operations. Stable junction isolation exists to support sand placement and subsequent reverse-out gravel pack operations in the main and lateral branches.With respect to multilateral wells, one of the key factors in terms of determining whether or not a multilateral wellbore might be suitable for a given project is the size and type of sand control completion and technique that might be necessary. The use of conventional standalone screens combined with multilateral technology has a long and highly successful history. Where more sand control reliability is necessary, the use of gravel packs or frac packs in combination with multilateral wellbores, technology is now available and beginning to develop its own successful history.In its current form, when combining advanced sandface completions with multilateral completions, gravel pack operations are subsequently followed by the installation of the multilateral and upper completions. As a result of a newly developed system, the junction completion can now be interconnected with the sand control operations in a single seamless operation.

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Multilateral Gravel-Pack Solutions for Single Wellbore Branches

Durst

2016

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Software for Evaluating IPR Composite in Grouped Subsaturated Reservoirs

Mascarenhas

Pessoa

2018

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Application of Intelligent Completions To Optimize Waterflood Process on a Mature North Sea Field: A Case Study

Ajayi¹,

Konopczynski²,

Tesaker

2006

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This paper describes a dynamic reservoir modeling study and recommendations on the field implementation of intelligent well technology (IWT) on a mature North Sea field to quantify the benefit of using the technology for the redevelopment of the field. The study examines the impact of applying intelligent well technology to multiple production and injection wells to accelerate production, reduce well count, extend production plateau period and reduce well intervention. The field is located in the North Sea with characteristics similar to the Brent field. Major hydrocarbon accumulation exists in four horizons. The field is mature with over 10 years of historical production data from waterflood operations. The paper discusses issues relating to identification of the best application of IWT in the field and quantification of the potential gains from such application when compared to conventional completion systems. These include assessing the capability of the IWT to maximize oil production while managing water breakthrough and to commingle production from multiple sands while minimizing impact on reserves. The study highlights potential pre- and post- installation issues with regard to the recommended intelligent well systems. This includes challenges and issues related to integration with existing facilities, well installation, crew preparation, system reliability, etc. The paper also discusses post installation well controls and practical guidance on measuring the predicted benefits from using the IWT. The paper provides an overview of the application of intelligent well technology on a mature offshore field. The study estimated potential increase in oil recovery factor ranging from 0.48% to 6.1% of STOIIP over field life. Introduction The use of intelligent well technology in field development has been addressed by several authors. Oberkircher1et. al presented a review of different applications and integration of intelligent and multi-lateral well systems. The authors highlighted benefits and drawbacks and potential solutions of selected applications. Brnak2et. al. described the application of the technology in a CO2 enhanced oil recovery project in the SACROC unit of the Kelly-Snyder field. Based on the initial results from the projects, the authors indicated that significant reduction in CO2 production can be achieved while maintaining economic oil production. An application that integrates intelligent well system with multi-lateral technology in three horizontal subsea wells in the Gullfaks South Stratfjord field was discussed by Haugen3et. al. The implementation resulted in estimated reserve increase to 5.4 MM Sm3. The main attraction for using the technology was to provide required flexibility to control contribution from different branches of the multi-lateral wells. In a satellite offshore Malaysia field, Bogaert4et. al. described an integration of gas lift optimization with intelligent well system for real-time flow estimation and remote process control. This application resulted in about 10% production gains and 2% additional reserves. The main objective of this study is to identify the best application of intelligent well technology (IWT) in the field and quantify the potential gains from such application when compared to conventional completion systems. The conventional system considered is commingled production without zonal control. The study assesses the capability of the IWT to maximize oil production while managing water breakthrough and to commingle production from multiple sands while minimizing impact on reserves. The technical performances of these cases are compared using the same base reservoir simulation model. Multi-position downhole flow control valves were considered to determine the appropriate functionality required for the field. The results of the study will also be used as the basis of utilizing the IWT for the field re-development activities. The field is located in the North Sea with over 10 years of historical production data. The field was initially developed using the traditional plug and perforate concept.

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Intelligent Multilaterals: The Next Step in the Evolution of Well Construction

Cited by 9 publications

References 6 publications

Multilateral Gravel-Pack Solutions for Single Wellbore Branches

Multilateral Gravel-Pack Solutions for Single Wellbore Branches

Software for Evaluating IPR Composite in Grouped Subsaturated Reservoirs

Application of Intelligent Completions To Optimize Waterflood Process on a Mature North Sea Field: A Case Study

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