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Fluid composition and reservoir analysis using gas chromatography

US10012633B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2017
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/8854
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods are provided for reservoir analysis. In some embodiments, a reservoir may be analyzed by obtaining abundance ratios at a first measurement station and a second measurement station and determining an abundance ratio trend. Abundance ratios at a third measurement station may be obtained and plotted versus depth with the previously obtained abundance ratios. A change in the abundance ratio trend may be identified and result in further investigation of the reservoir. If the abundance ratio is unchanged, additional abundance ratios may be obtained and plotted versus depth to further evaluate the abundance ratio trend. Methods for reservoir analysis using fluid predictions with and without offset well information are also provided.

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