Optimizing Field Development Using Natural Fluid Tracers Course
Naturally occurring chemical tracers can be used in a variety of ways to reduce operator costs by Improving reservoir appraisal, monitoring and optimizing production and diagnosing production issues. These tools provide important insights into reservoir continuity, pay zone delineation, sweet spot identification, production allocation and IOR/EOR operation monitoring. All this be accomplished by comparing baseline chemical variations of petroleum and aqueous phases in oilfield reservoirs and near surface aquifers (contamination, seep scenarios) to produced fluid geochemical fingerprints. Flow assurance issues including mechanical issues, wax deposition, reservoir souring, etc., can also be addressed using this technology. This course offers an overview of reservoir geochemical methods and applications to appraise engineers of all types and geologists of the non-invasive, low-cost geochemical solutions available to understand common reservoir characterization and field optimization challenges.Read more...