Algorithm for selecting candidate wells for sidetracking under conditions of uncertain geological and field data
Abstract
Relevance. The work is devoted to the development of an algorithm for selecting candidate wells for sidetracking in conditions of uncertainty of geological and field information. The lack of relevant well selection methods during long-term development of Tournaisian carbonate reservoirs of the Volga-Ural oil and gas province reduces the effectiveness of management decisions and geological and technical measures. Aim. To develop an algorithm for selecting candidate wells for the effective implementation of sidetracking based on a comprehensive analysis of geological and technological indicators. Methods. The object of the study is the deposits of carbonate reservoirs of the Tournaisian stage. The wells were divided based on the productivity value to identify hidden patterns. Results. Parameter change dependencies were constructed for various well groups, and an algorithm for assessing the information content of criteria and predictive models for sidetracking efficiency were developed, based on the relationship between oil flow rate increment and a set of indicators. The potential of the algorithm for optimizing oil production processes and increasing the efficiency of sidetracking is demonstrated.
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