Oil Well Testing

Description

In the petroleum industry, a well test is the execution of a set of planned data acquisition activities to broaden the knowledge and understanding of hydrocarbons properties and characteristics of the underground reservoir where hydrocarbons are trapped. The test will also provide information about the state of the particular well used to collect data. The overall objective is identifying the reservoir’s capacity to produce hydrocarbons, such as oil, natural gas and condensate. Outcomes of a well test may support the well allocation process for an ongoing production phase, while other data about the reservoir capabilities will support reservoir management. Other sources of information to the model are well log data and seismic data, but such data are complementary only, and for example, seismic data is insufficient to interpret whether a structural trap has been sealed. Information from well tests will supplement the amount of information with flow rate data, pressure data, and other, which is needed to build a rich reservoir model.

This valuable book covers all the major operational aspects of oil and gas well testing and uses a structured approach to guide the reader through the steps required to safely and effectively plan a well test operation.