Integrated Fractured Reservoir Characterization and Simulation: Application to Sidi El Kilani Field, Tunisia

Abstract

TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractSidi El Kilani field produces oil from a Type 1 fractured carbonate reservoir. The field has produced 42 mmstb oil since first production in 1991, and has consistently out-performed expectations. As with many fractured reservoirs it has proved difficult to describe and model the fracture distribution or to predict or control water breakthrough. Prior to this study three out of nine boreholes in the field encountered tight rock and are dry holes.