Multiphase transient analysis of horizontal wells during CO2-EOR

Longlong Li*, Minglu Wu, Yuewu Liu, Jiuge Ding, Ahmad Abushaikha

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Abstract

We apply a numerical well test model that considers the transient flow in well and the complex displacement mechanisms for the multiphase transient analysis of horizontal wells during CO2-EOR. Aimed to perform a systematic and reliable analysis, we run the model on a high-resolution non-uniform grid to accurately capture the transient flow in the near wellbore region as well as the complex displacement process. In this work, we interpret the pressure response curve in two steps to find the root causes of the particular transient behaviors. First, we identify five typical flow regimes through the traditional pressure transient analysis method for horizontal wells which gives us a basic understanding of the characteristics of the pressure response curve. Second, assisted with the corresponding analysis method, we figure out the durations on the curve that correspond to different component banks. By taking the complex displacement mechanisms into consideration, we find that the component banks have a large influence on the curve and identify the root cause of each unique characteristic. Besides, we conduct a systematic sensitivity analysis with respect to multiple parameters such as miscible condition, wellbore storage coefficient, skin factor, horizontal well length, anisotropy, and amount of injected CO2. Finally, we have a better understanding of the transient pressure behavior of horizontal wells during CO2-EOR, find a way to determine the miscibility underground, and feel more confident in applying the pressure transient data for analysis and parameter estimation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number109895
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Volume210
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022

Keywords

  • Co2-eor
  • Corresponding analysis
  • Horizontal well
  • Miscibility
  • Pressure transient analysis

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