Modern technologies for prospecting and preparation for the development of hard-to-recover hydrocarbon reserves in the Arctic zone

Arzhilovskiy A.V. “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Arkhipov V.N. vnarkhipov@tnnc.rosneft.ru “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Shirokov A.S. “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Grandov D.V. “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
DOI: 10.24412/2076-6785-2022-8-53-59

Abstract
The article describes approaches to the implementation of the integrated strategy of “NK “Rosneft” PJSC (Company) in the field of geological exploration, preparation for the bringing into development of a large project (Project) located in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, at a considerable distance from infrastructure facilities. Predominantly, the hydrocarbon potential of the assets under consideration is associated with reserves belonging to the category of tight reserves. Their development requires the application and development of modern technologies in related fields – geology, seismic exploration, drilling, geophysics, well survey, development.

Materials and methods
Specialized methods of field geophysics, core and reservoir fluid studies are applied to ensure the effective development of tight deposits. Based on the results of the conducted research, complex geological, petrophysical and geomechanical models are constructed that allow implementing a targeted approach to the development.

Keywords
tight reserves, pilot project, infrastructure
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