A new method for monitoring wells productivity index dynamics

Abstract

А method for monitoring wells productivity index dynamics from the moment of its start-ups is proposed. It allows detecting candidates for conducting well tests (WT) and well interventions for the increase of a daily production. The method is based on an integral analysis using pressure maps and well tests. Application of this method on the Salym group of oilfields has allowed concluding about wells stock status, about productivity index dynamics in time, also to make an assumption about the reasons for its change. The analysis showed that productivity index relative changes in horizontal wells lower than in slanted wells.