RESERVOIR ENGINEERING

Reservoir engineering is a field in the oil and gas industry that focuses on optimizing the extraction of hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs. It involves analyzing reservoir and fluid properties, developing extraction strategies, as well as designing and interpreting well tests.

How It Works

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Analysis of reservoir and fluid properties:
This stage involves studying the physical and chemical properties of the reservoir and its contained fluids, such as permeability, porosity, viscosity, density, composition, and pressure. Analyzing these properties allows understanding the characteristics of the reservoir, its potential for extraction, and selecting optimal extraction methods and further development strategies.
2
Design and interpretation of well tests:
This stage involves the development and conduct of various types of well tests, such as flow rate tests and permeability tests. Interpreting the results of these tests helps determine the characteristics of the reservoir, such as permeability, volume of reserves, and extraction potential, which are then used to develop effective extraction strategies.
3
Development of exploration and development strategies:
Based on the analysis of reservoir data and the results of well tests, exploration and development strategies for the reservoir are developed. This includes determining the optimal well locations, selecting extraction methods, managing pressure and temperature, as well as planning the drilling of new wells and upgrading existing ones.