Building A Production Analysis Tool for Analog Field Analysis Brazil and Mexico

Abstract

This paper showcases how public data was integrated using data visualization software to develop appropriate analog information for new prospects and field evaluations in Brazilian Campos and Santos and Mexican Gulf of Mexico deepwater plays. The data visualization software was selected for its ability to integrate geologic map files (.shp files) and digital production data. This work was extended to evaluate Mexican opportunities since similar production data is available from the government. In the exploration workflow, analog field data is used to develop potential prospect estimated ultimate recovery ("EUR"), recovery factors, the appropriate EUR per well and initial production rates. This information is then used in a conceptual development plan that allows potential economic scenarios to be assessed. Both in Brazil and Mexico, substantial well data is available from the respective governments. The team successfully used this information to develop appropriate low, mid, and high oil production forecasts.