Xinjiang Petroleum Geology ›› 2020, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (6): 721-728.doi: 10.7657/XJPG20200613

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Water Injection Development Strategies for the Reservoirs of Xishanyao Formation in

PAN Youjuna(), XIE Juna, MENG Pengfeia, YANG Zhenb, YANG Yongxiab   

  1. a. PetroChina Tuha Oilfield Company, Research Institute of Exploration and Developmen
    b. PetroChina Tuha Oilfield Company, Santanghu Oil Production Management Area, Hami, Xinjiang 839009, China
  • Received:2020-05-06 Revised:2020-09-07 Online:2020-12-01 Published:2020-12-02

Abstract:

The reservoirs of Xishanyao formation in Niujuanhu block of Santanghu oilfield are sandstone reservoirs with the characteristics of low permeability, low pressure and low mobility. In the early stage of development, there were problems such as poor water injection effects, low production of oil wells, and etc. In order to improve development effects of water injection, through the analysis of production performance statistics and the study on reservoir engineering and simulation methods, the technical and strategic limits for water injection were redefined, and the moderately advanced water injection was implemented. Meanwhile, reasonable well patterns and well spacing were discussed, the adjustment and the infilling in well patterns were implemented, and the favorable areas were depicted to prepare for rolling production. After the implementation of a series of strategies, the water injection development status for the reservoirs of Xishanyao formation in Niujuanhu block has gradually become better. At present, the reservoir pressure stays stable, the water content is controlled within 55%, and the natural decline rate of oil production drops to about 10%. The oil production remains stable and the maximum oil production rate can reach as high as 1.04%, which is still above 0.70% currently. It is predicted that the oil recovery rates of the southern and eastern areas of the reservoir in Xishanyao formation in the Niujuanhu block are 24.5% and 18.1%, respectively, both of which are higher than 18.0% calibrated in the development plan.

Key words: Santanghu oilfield, Niujuanhu block, Xishanyao formation, sandstone reservoir, advanced water injection, water injection intensity, layered water injection, well pattern infilling, rolling production

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