The strategy of planning pilot works to prepare tight reserves of a unique field for the development at the exploration stage

Ankudinov A.A. “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Arkhipov V.N. “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Starikov M.A. mastarikov@tnnc.rosneft.ru “Tyumen petroleum research center” LLC Tyumen
Sorokin A.V. “RN-Vankor” LLC, Krasnoyarsk
DOI: 10.24412/2076-6785-2022-8-76-80

Abstract
The paper considers an approach to the development of a unique field, which reserves are characterized by significant heterogeneity,
low permeability, abnormally high reservoir pressure. According to the geological characteristics, the reserves are hard to recover.
The strategy selection for full-scale development is planned to be made based on the results of technology testing at the sites of pilot works.
The paper proposes an approach to stage-by-stage planning “from simple to complex”, which allows risks mitigation during the implementation of work and reducing decision-making time.

Materials and methods
The justification of the pilot sites of the field under consideration
is given, tested technologies are selected. A detailed research program is developed, including all advanced methods for tight reserves. A strategy for the development of reserves is formed, key points
for obtaining information are identified.

Keywords
tight reserves, low permeability, pilot project
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