Support for drilling horizontal wells and fishbone wells in the oil and gas condensate field of Eastern Siberia: geological challenges and lessons learned from drilling results
https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2023-8-4-58-72
Abstract
Aim. The article presents selected results and techniques developed in the process of drilling horizontal wells and fishbone wells in an oil and gas condensate field in Eastern Siberia.
Materials and methods. The risk analysis of the intrusive bodies and traps presence in the drilling area was carried out, the design petrophysical model has been refined, and corrections for gas in high-permeability reservoirs have been substantiated and introduced. The methodology for using smart pilot wells and methodology for estimating the target flow rate in the process of drilling wells have been developed and implemented.
Results. The drilling results of more than 60 wells were analyzed and evaluated. Final experience and the analysis made it possible to increase the efficiency of drilling new wells in this field. The author’s methods for forecasting the flow rate and changing the design of wells depending on the calculated geological potential have been tasted in practice. The positive effect of this methods has been proven.
Conclusion. The experience gained and the results of the decisions make it possible to replicate the project team’s approaches to other assets in Eastern Siberia with a similar geological structure.
About the Authors
A. V. ShinchikhinRussian Federation
Alexey V. Shinchikhin — Functional manager
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
M. A. Vasilev
Russian Federation
Mikhail A. Vasilev — Expert in seismic interpretation
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
Scopus ID: 57215112088
A. A. Gomonov
Russian Federation
Anton A. Gomonov — Functional manager
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
Scopus ID: 57202982343
A. E. Komkov
Russian Federation
Aleksandr E. Komkov — Senior reservoir engineer
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
M. V. Fedorov
Russian Federation
Maksim V. Fedorov — Chief geologist
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
A. N. Pomazov
Russian Federation
Artem N. Pomazov — Project manager
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
D. S. Basanaev
Russian Federation
Daniil S. Basanaev — Functional manager
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg
R. R. Kudashev
Russian Federation
Rinat R. Kudashev — Project manager
3–5, Pochtamtamtskaya str., 190000, Saint Petersburg;
Associate Professor EG, Higher Engineering School
Tyumen
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Review
For citations:
Shinchikhin A.V., Vasilev M.A., Gomonov A.A., Komkov A.E., Fedorov M.V., Pomazov A.N., Basanaev D.S., Kudashev R.R. Support for drilling horizontal wells and fishbone wells in the oil and gas condensate field of Eastern Siberia: geological challenges and lessons learned from drilling results. PROneft. Professionally about Oil. 2023;8(4):58-72. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2023-8-4-58-72