Production Performance

Production Performance
Analysis
By :
Mohamed Taher El-Eidoudi
Mahmoud Anwar Benlamin
CONTENTS
Introduction.
Decline Curve Analysis .
Practical Aspects of Production Decline Analysis.
Overview of the OFM software Analysis Tools.
Results.
Conclusion.
Introduction
Reserve : Reserves are estimated volumes of crude oil,
condensate, natural gas, natural gas liquid, and
associated substances anticipated to be commercially
recoverable from known accumulations.
Classification of Reserve
Proven
Reserve
Probable
Reserve
Possible
Reserve
Reserves Estimation Techniques
Volumetric
IN
OU
T MBE
Simulation
DCA
Decline Curve Analysis

DCA is one of the oldest and most extensively used
methods of estimating the reserve it can also be used for:
Predicting future production rates.
Estimating remaining oil reserves.
Estimating remaining production life.
Check on recoverable reserves figure that determined by

other methods.
Cont.
Advantages of Production Decline Curve :
No assumption about size, type or other properties of reservoir.
Very accurate under certain circumstances results in production
versus time prediction.
Need only production history.
Fast and cheap.
Disadvantages of Production Decline Curve :

Well must be producing under constant condition.
Need long production history to give accurate results.
Extreme care should be taking when human factors are affecting
production.
Decline Curve Analysis Types
Decline
Curve
Analysis
Types
Hyperbol
ic
Decline
Exponent
ial
Decline
q qi eait
qi q
Np
ai
Harmoni
c
Decline
qi
b 1b 1b
qi
Np
qi
q
ai1 b
qi
1 ai t
qi qi
Np ln
ai q
q
1 ai b t 1b
Practical Aspects of Production Decline Analysis

There are two main techniques for the simultaneous
evaluation of the three main constants of the production
decline (ai ), (qi) and (b) .
The first is graphical technique , which is known as type curve
analysis
The second is a numerical technique which is based on fitting
the data points to an equation.
Also, there are some software that can be used to obtain

the constants of the production decline (ai ), (qi) and (b)
Numerical Techniques
Least some of square error
Plot q Vs Time and allocate interval to be analyzed.
Assume difference value of ( b ) starting from ( 0.0 to 1.0 )
Use of the least sum of error square method to calculate ( ai ) ,
and ( qi ) for each value of ( b ).
substitute time of decline ( t ) in the equation and calculate

(q calculated )
Cont.
Calculate the sum of the squares of the deviation (error)

between actual and calculated values of rate.
Plot
The best value of (b) is that corresponding to the least sum of
square error
Finally, the value of (b ) is used to define ( ai ) , ( qi ) , and to
be used in the decline analysis.
Oilfield Manager (OFM Software )

Is a powerful surveillance software application that is widely
used by professionals in the oil industry? It provides an
array of tools for managing and analyzing production data.
Benefits
Saves time by providing pre-prepared solutions and analysis
Enables collaboration between field and asset teams
Provides a started by which to promote best practice and improve
productivity.
Data Needed to Analyze The DC Using OFM :

Production history of oil, gas and water.
Well and reservoir coordinates .
Overview of the Analysis Tools

Primary Analysis Modules
Base map
Plots
Reports
Advanced Engineering and Geological Modules

GIS map
Bubble maps
Grid, contour, and surface maps
Map XY plots
Scatter plots
Forecast
Cross section
Multiple log
Wellbore diagrams
Overview of Base Maps

The base map is the primary window in OFM. After you load
data to your workspace .
Overview of Plots
A plot is a template with two-dimensional XY graphs.

When you create or edit a plot , you can:
Accept the default X-axis variable or change it
Select plot variables from a list
Choose the number of graphs that display on the plot
Choose the number of Y-axes for each graph
Overview of Reports
You can create reports to present information about a

single entity, a combined group, or an entity within a
group. Your reports can be depth- and time-dependent
Overview of Bubble Maps

The bubble map is an analysis tool you can use to
identify trends and anomalies in a project.
Overview of Forecasts
You can analyze, predict, and plan well performance
with forecasts. OFM applies a model to the historical
production data, and then uses that model to project
into the future .
Results
1- Least Sum of Squares Method using Excel :
Cont.
Cont.
2- Using OFM :
Oil Rate versus Time Plot
Cont.
Forecast (rate- time decline analysis ) .
Summary of Results
Conclusion
1. The value of reservoir factor ( b ) is equal to zero which means
the reservoir is working as volumetric water drive mechanism .
2. The other factors effected in production decline analysis
including ( b ) factor , or ( reservoir factor ) are:
Human factors .
Production conditions .
3. The value of reservoir factor (b) is not effected by the wells type
of completion or the location of the wells.
Thank You
For Your
Attention

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What are the main techniques for estimating oil reserves?

What are the main techniques for estimating oil reserves?

What software is used for production decline curve analysis?

What software is used for production decline curve analysis?

Production Performance

Reserves Estimation Techniques

Decline Curve Analysis

Predicting future production rates.

Estimating remaining oil reserves.

Estimating remaining production life.

Check on recoverable reserves figure that determined by

Disadvantages of Production Decline Curve :

Decline Curve Analysis Types

Practical Aspects of Production Decline Analysis

Also, there are some software that can be used to obtain

substitute time of decline ( t ) in the equation and calculate

Calculate the sum of the squares of the deviation (error)

Oilfield Manager (OFM Software )

Data Needed to Analyze The DC Using OFM :

Overview of the Analysis Tools

Advanced Engineering and Geological Modules

Overview of Base Maps

A plot is a template with two-dimensional XY graphs.

You can create reports to present information about a

Overview of Bubble Maps

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