Geomechanics optimizes field-development strategy of deep gas reservoir

Mahbub S. Ahmed; Thomas Finkbeiner; Adnan A. Kannan

doi:10.2118/0408-0078-jpt

Geomechanics optimizes field-development strategy of deep gas reservoir

Mahbub S. Ahmed^*, Thomas Finkbeiner, Adnan A. Kannan

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Abstract

Saudi Aramco has embarked on drilling long horizontal and maximum-reservoir-contact wells in deep gas reservoirs. The regional stress is important in predicting wellbore stability and production performance. A detailed geomechanics study was made, and its results were, incorporated into the decision tree. The objectives were to find the optimum azimuth to place horizontal wells that would minimize the risk of hole breakouts, optimize drilling-mud weights, and ensure sustainable production under depletion mode.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	78-81
Number of pages	4
Journal	JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology
Volume	60
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2118/0408-0078-jpt
State	Published - Apr 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Strategy and Management

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Geomechanics optimizes field-development strategy of deep gas reservoir

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