Process for locating residual or dormant hydrocarbons in petroleum reservoirs
US4155403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 22, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A subsurface earth formation or petroleum reservoir, either previously or presently producing petroleum hydrocarbons, such as oil and natural gas, is analyzed. From production data, the actual fluid flux of the hydrocarbons to each well penetrating the formation is obtained. By analyzing the actual fluid flux in the formation, areas in the formation where little if any hydrocarbon flow occurred are located. The areas so located are likely to contain dormant oil, which may be produced by new wells.
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