Brine Imbibition Damage in the Colville River Field, Alaska

Erwin, Michael; Pierson, C.R.; Bennion, D.B.

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“…They solved the convection-dispersion equation numerically to characterize filtrate invasion behavior and concluded that their model can be used to simulate radial flow of waterbased filtrate. Erwin et al (2005) analyzed the damage due to brine imbibition. The flow efficiency was considered in terms of average and flowing well pressures together with differential skin pressure.…”

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Alteration of permeability by drilling fluid invasion and flow reversal

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2007

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Alteration of permeability by drilling fluid invasion and flow reversal

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2007

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Predicting Openhole Horizontal Completion Success on the North Slope of Alaska

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2005

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TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThe Colville River Field (Alpine) represents the first widespread and successful application of openhole horizontal completions on the North Slope of Alaska, and one of the first in the world. The purpose of this paper is to examine why this completion technique was selected and identify the key parameters that favored its successful application in the Colville River Field. The optimal completion technique for a candidate well is determined by the reservoir properties, geologic setting, rock mechanics, development plan and completion design. In this paper we will review the unique advantages and disadvantages of openhole horizontal completions based on the Colville River Field.From the results of the review, three key parameters were found to be critical to the success of openhole horizontal well completions and should be applied broadly in other situations. Using these three key parameters as criteria, other major North Slope reservoirs are evaluated to determine their potential for openhole horizontal completion applications. Focus areas in this evaluation include in-situ reservoir parameters, development plans, fluid contacts, and wellbore geometries. The results showed that only one other major field on the North Slope could have benefited from openhole completions.The results of this paper are meant to provide guidelines for the future application of openhole horizontal completions both on the North Slope of Alaska and beyond. .

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Brine Imbibition Damage in the Colville River Field, Alaska

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Alteration of permeability by drilling fluid invasion and flow reversal

Alteration of permeability by drilling fluid invasion and flow reversal

Predicting Openhole Horizontal Completion Success on the North Slope of Alaska

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