A new method to calculate sweep efficiency of horizontal wells in heterogeneous reservoir
Abstract This paper discusses the development challenges of an offshore fluvial oil reservoir with horizontal wells. In highly productive sandstone reservoirs, horizontal wells suffer from uneven flow profile and subsequent premature coning effects because of sand heterogeneity and heel to toe effec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-018-0595-4 |