Optimizing development of stacked reservoirs and identifying depleted reservoir intervals using geochemical data

J Bachleda, K Call, D Hardman, E Montoya… - … Conference, 13–15 …, 2023 - library.seg.org
In this study, we present how integration of geochemical reservoir characterization and
drainage data combined with petrophysical analysis, production and pressure data offers …

Geochemistry-based production allocation in the Bakken-Three Forks development

P Kaufman, A Rodriguez, J Miller… - … Conference, 17–19 …, 2024 - library.seg.org
Efficient production allocation plays a pivotal role in optimizing spacing and sequencing
within plays that encompass stacked producing zones. This project focused on precisely …

Integrating Geochemical Fingerprinting Technology with Reservoir Surveillance Data–A Montney Case Study to Optimize Pad Design in Multi-Bench Development

P Liang, Y Liu, K Unick, T Curzon, M Jin… - SPE Canadian Energy …, 2023 - onepetro.org
An integrated approach was taken to utilize geochemistry information extracted from cuttings
and produced oil samples to monitor vertical drainage between stacked reservoirs as well …

A Statistical Look at Drainage Behavior and its Controls in Unconventional Reservoirs-A Multi-Basin Study

S Ge, M Jin, T Lv, J Bachleda, Y Liu, J Wu… - SPE/AAPG/SEG …, 2023 - onepetro.org
Drainage behaviors (drainage frac height or DFH, zonal contribution, and drainage variation
through time) are crucial information to evaluate well performance. In this study, we …

Am I producing from where I landed? The importance and challenges of drainage definition via subsurface fluid chemistry

CD Barrie, R Patience - … Technology Conference, 20–22 June 2022, 2022 - library.seg.org
Development of unconventional resource plays, predominantly in the US L48, rely largely
upon production from stacked, horizontal wells. As understanding of drainage networks …

Evaluation of effective drainage height through integration of microseismic and geochemical depth profiling of produced hydrocarbons

S Maxwell, R Brito, G Ritter, J Sinclair… - SPE Hydraulic …, 2023 - onepetro.org
This study integrates microseismic hydraulic fracture mapping with geochemical production
profiling to understand the interaction between mechanical stratigraphy, fracture geometry …

Statistics and Case Studies of Drainage Frac Height and Zonal Contribution of Stacked Plays in the Midland and Uinta Basin

S Ge, J Bachleda, L Fidler, J Sigler, T Lv… - SPE Hydraulic Fracturing …, 2024 - onepetro.org
In this study, we present statistics of the drainage behavior of 387 wells in the Midland and
Uinta Basins, including drainage frac height (DFH), zonal contribution, and their variation …

Improved Well Spacing Decision Using RTA: Workflow to Translate RTA Half-Length to Actual Depletion

V Muralidharan, S Esmaili - SPE Annual Technical Conference and …, 2022 - onepetro.org
Abstract Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) is widely used in the industry to understand the
Stimulated Reservoir Volume (SRV) of horizontal wells for forecasting and for comparing …

[HTML][HTML] Advancement in Hydraulic Fracturing for Improved Oil Recovery

A Merzoug, H Ouadi, O Tomomewo - Innovations in Enhanced and …, 2023 - intechopen.com
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of advancements in hydraulic fracturing in
unconventional plays. The narrative starts with an introduction to hydraulic fracturing and its …

Testing the impact of stratigraphic target selection on drilling performance, cap-ex and reservoir drainage in the Anadarko Basin

D Ward, B Collins, T Bodine, J Bachleda… - … Conference, 17–19 …, 2024 - library.seg.org
Optimizing infill development is often a delicate balance between maximizing reservoir
utilization and minimizing operational costs. This project evaluated two targets (Upper …