An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China
Low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China typically have more complicated geological conditions, pore structures, and flow characteristics as compared to medium-to-high-permeability sandstone reservoirs. Traditional geological and seepage theories, and engineering methods are not applicable to...
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| description | Low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China typically have more complicated geological conditions, pore structures, and flow characteristics as compared to medium-to-high-permeability sandstone reservoirs. Traditional geological and seepage theories, and engineering methods are not applicable to the development of these low permeability reservoirs, and wells drilled into them often produce oil and gas at very low rates. Recent breakthroughs in reservoir exploitation technology have greatly improved the productivity of low permeability reservoirs, making them the primary target for oil exploration and extraction in China. The development theories and practices applied to low permeability reservoirs in China are reviewed in this study— based on relevant geological and engineering practices, including drilling, fracturing, recovery, and surface engineering. A unique series of technological advances that aid the development of low permeability reservoirs in China are summarized here. This study may serve as a meaningful guide in achieving scale efficiency for the development of low permeability reservoirs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cf46df1dd3af49e9b621f2ed0a2991cf2023-06-21T07:00:58ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Energy Geoscience2666-75922023-07-0143100179An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in ChinaBingyu Ji0Jichao Fang1Corresponding author.; Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 100083, ChinaPetroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 100083, ChinaLow permeability sandstone reservoirs in China typically have more complicated geological conditions, pore structures, and flow characteristics as compared to medium-to-high-permeability sandstone reservoirs. Traditional geological and seepage theories, and engineering methods are not applicable to the development of these low permeability reservoirs, and wells drilled into them often produce oil and gas at very low rates. Recent breakthroughs in reservoir exploitation technology have greatly improved the productivity of low permeability reservoirs, making them the primary target for oil exploration and extraction in China. The development theories and practices applied to low permeability reservoirs in China are reviewed in this study— based on relevant geological and engineering practices, including drilling, fracturing, recovery, and surface engineering. A unique series of technological advances that aid the development of low permeability reservoirs in China are summarized here. This study may serve as a meaningful guide in achieving scale efficiency for the development of low permeability reservoirs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666759223000252Well patternFracturingDevelopment modelReservoir descriptionLow permeability reservoir |
| spellingShingle | Bingyu Ji Jichao Fang An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China Energy Geoscience Well pattern Fracturing Development model Reservoir description Low permeability reservoir |
| title | An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China |
| title_full | An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China |
| title_fullStr | An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China |
| title_short | An overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in China |
| title_sort | overview of efficient development practices at low permeability sandstone reservoirs in china |
| topic | Well pattern Fracturing Development model Reservoir description Low permeability reservoir |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666759223000252 |
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