Abstract:Gas breakthrough for horizontal oil producers can sometimes be an advantage for keeping the well producing, particularly in late life when the reservoir pressure is low and the water-cut is high. However, this additional gas may be unavailable after a long shut-in due to the gas front migrating upwards from the near wellbore. This results in a much lower inflow of gas during well start-up, which can make it difficult to overcome the hydrostatic head to kick off the flow. This paper is intended to summarize the… Show more
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