Well evaluation is the primary method used in the oilfield to determine the true well's production potential and reservoir characteristics. During a well evaluation, downhole parameters are commonly registered using downhole memory gauges, which can only be retrieved and read after the evaluation have finished. The problem with this conventional method is the uncertainty or ambiguity results and the inaccurate data of the downhole parameters; which often lead to inefficient tests times and difficulties for well test interpretation.The use of Fiber Optic for Real-time downhole measurements conveyed on Coiled Tubing (CT) and Nitrogen (N2) Lifting provide a unique live insight that allow us to monitor the well response while production or evaluation is performed, eliminating the uncertainties that surrounds traditional methods. Nitrogen lifting with Coiled Tubing was introduced as an alternative evaluation method for the common Hydraulic Jet Pumping that proved advantages accelerating well response and increasing the accurate of the reservoir data for well evaluation and artificial lift design nevertheless this still faces the delayed on the pressure data and transient interpretation. Implementing the Real Time downhole measures (P, T) is possible to eliminate uncertainties of reservoir parameters that surround well evaluations, adjust job parameters on-site, optimize job resources and time and finally anticipate artificial lifting design. This paper will present the results of the implementation of this new method in the area for well evaluation allowing real-time measurements of down hole pressure/temperature. Combining the fluid lifting with N2 through the CT, reservoir response is continuously monitored; thereby, allowing in advance an adequate design of the lifting system reducing nonproductive time. Real-time measurements and accurately data of the reservoir allow defining if a further stimulation treatment is needed. Actual treatment program can be continuously monitored or modified, to achieve optimal results. The first trial using the system demonstrated that the application can be used with a high degree of accuracy and control for the parameters and treatment designs that are not achievable using conventional techniques as the Hydraulic Jet pumping, gauges conveyed in slick line, joined tubing and/or using surface data to predict downhole behavior.
Shushufindi field is the largest field in the Oriente Basin in Ecuador and is located 100 miles east of Quito. It contains 3.7 billion barrels original oil in place (OOIP) and represents 10% of country's production. Determining reservoir properties using evaluation with hydraulic pumping for well testing has been a common practice in Shushufindi field since development in the early 1970s by Texaco Gulf Company and continuing in recent history with state company Petroamazonas.Due to the high level of depletion and reservoir characteristics, obtaing good quality data from well testing is a challenge, and if a decision is made based on the wrong information, it could have a severe negative impact on the asset. Ambiguity in the results of well testing with a hydraulic pumping method can stem from failure on downhole shut-in that allows the development of wellbore storage, which in turn would lead to difficulties for well test interpretation, accurate flow capacity/ productivity evaluation, fluid sampling, etc.To clarify all well testing concepts and results, a new procedure was developed for well testing in this field that uses a combination of drillstem testing tools, coiled tubing, and nitrogen lifting. With the developed method, the test is combined and continually conducted to test flow rate and drawdown buildups including downhole shut-in, providing reservoir and fluid parameters for a better evaluation and for artificial lifting design.This paper will present a study of the implementation of this new method, covering the areas of well evaluation and the outstanding results in accelerating well response. The procedures are generally easy to follow and to understand and have an impact in reducing rig time and nonproductive time and result in a faster return of the well to production (workover). The pilot showed excellent results in obtaining reservoir property measurements that were validated by reservoir modeling and production history. The process is robust, repeatable, and applicable to other fields with similar characteristics.
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