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  PRODUCTION

GIO-PE considers all possible well architectures that could be used, given specific reservoir and geomechanical parameters. GIO-PE can work together with the client operators D&C department to develop a suitable philosophy and design, that can provide significant improvements in drilling pattern, well orientation, development well spacing and optimal completion design.

From simple vertical perforated wells, to complex multi-lateral multi-fracture horizontal wellbores, understanding the reservoir and wellbore interaction is crucial to providing specific drainage shapes and optimized field production and application of enhanced recovery (EOR/IOR) techniques.

 
 

  WELL

GIO-PE is able to recommend optimized well stimulation treatments for productivity enhancement, as we have competency in both production chemicals and engineering. GIO-PE understands that different reservoirs require different techniques to enhance productivity and our personnel specialize in designing solutions that are optimized for each reservoir.

GIO-PE works world-wide with all major service providers, to ensure proper implementation of production enhancement techniques that provide optimized inflow performance from the reservoir to the wellbore. It is only from effective project management that potentially large-scale savings that are compounded over the remaining life of the well.

 
 

  RESERVOIR

Matching appropriate drilling, stimulation and drainage patterns to an optimized reservoir management strategy can significantly increase ultimate recovery, reserves and cashflow. It is important that when looking to optimize well performance that operators consider a number of candidates and ultimately, start to look at an optimised field and reservoir management strategy as the optimum way to maximize, sustainable field performance.

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INFORMATION

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SPE PAPERS

SPE106269 “Development of a Methodology for Hydraulic Fracturing Models in Tight, Massively Stacked, Lenticular Reservoirs”, C.A. Green, Perenco UK Ltd.; R.D. Barree, Barree & Associates; J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines.

This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2007 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference held in College Station, Texas, U.S.A., 29–31 January 2007.

ABSTRACT

Abstract Critically assesses a common methodology currently used to model hydraulic fractures in geologically complex, fluvial, tight gas reservoirs. The model incorporates a unique data set from the Piceance basin, Colorado, which produces hydrocarbons from the Cretaceous-age Mesaverde formation. Initially, vertical variations in geo-mechanical rock properties (Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and Biot’s constant) were calculated from well logs. The results were then compared with previous work undertaken on the Mesaverde formation and carried out at the DOE/GRI MWX site. Diagnostic mini-frac injection tests of individual sandstone reservoirs were used to confirm model inputs and develop a valid stress model.

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SPE106270-PA “Hydraulic Fracture Model Sensitivity Analyses of a Massively Stacked, Lenticular, Tight Gas Reservoir”, C.A. Green, Perenco; R.D. Barree, Barree & Associates; J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines.

This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2007 SPE Production and Operations Symposium held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A., 31 Mar – 3 Apr 2007.

ABSTRACT

This paper assesses critically the importance of various inputs that are used for a common method to develop a simulator model of hydraulic fractures (HFs) in geologically complex, fluvial, tight gas reservoirs. The geomechanical rock properties from logs (Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and Biot’s constant) and diagnostic minifracture injection tests of individual sandstone reservoirs were investigated to assess their importance in developing a valid stress model. This paper describes the investigations by use of a model matched previously with both net surface pressure and microseismic/tiltmeter data.

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SPE166550-MS “Offshore Horizontal Well Fracturing: Operational Optimisation in the Southern North Sea”, B Bocaneala, SLB; B Holland, M. E. Langford, Centrica; C. A. Green, G Frac; M.R. Norris, SLB.

This paper was prepared for presentation at the SPE Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, 3-6 Sept 2013.

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This case history describes the application of two complementary technologies which have enabled the placement of 1.4 million pounds of proppant in four treatments within 4 consecutive days. Prior to this similar offshore completion operations have typically taken 12 to 25 days. Historically, cemented liners and “plug-and-perf” completions have been used for horizontal fracturing in the southern North Sea. An openhole, ball-activated multi-stage system, recently introduced into the North Sea, was applied in tandem with the application of a new environmentally-compliant seawater fracturing fluid.

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SPE18144-MS “Permanent Downhole Gauges Selection for HPHT and Fractured Basement Reservoirs”, Vietnam H.V. Pham, Cuulong JOC; C.A. Green, G Frac; C Yapp, Weatherford; T.M. Le and A. Butt, Cuulong JOC. 

This paper describes a methodology used by an Operator to address the significant challenges of selecting gauges for high temperature reservoir monitoring. The work details how the extensive qualification/testing process was successfully applied to select suitable gauges. Four major areas were addressed using this methodology, which are necessary in order to ensure success. Application of the methodology has led to a 100% success rate for recently installed gauges and application of this system.

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OTHER REPORTS/INFORMATION

  • Involved in committees that developed well integrity guidelines for offshore operators UK, as well as advising UKOOG about onshore guidelines.
  • Principal author of 2012 DECC report for advice on mitigation of earthquake risk during HF operations (findings later included into the Royal Society report)
    (click here – DECC Report)
      • Author of DECC shale gas technical note
        (click here – DECC Shale Gas Technical note)
      • Author of technical sections in reply to public consultation on Shale gas development
        (click here – Shale Gas Development Technical Reply)
  • Atlantic Council invited speaker on sustainable shale development Romania 2013 & 2014/15 to other EU governments.
  • Ongoing involvement in offering advice and consultations to international government and academic institutions about the regulatory requirements necessary for sustainable EGS/O&G development.
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