Fully compositional integrated asset models (FC-IAMs) are being deployed for an increasing number of fields in the operator’s portfolio. The complete paper describes the development of comprehensive digital well surveillance and field-production optimization for an offshore field consisting of four stacked reservoirs, each containing near-critical fluids. Augmenting the FC-IAM with high-frequency sensor data in addition to proprietary tools to actively monitor well performance helps identify and pursue opportunities to maximize oil production from the field, subject to several system constraints.
Introduction
The field is approximately 120 km offshore Abu Dhabi. During the appraisal phase, eight wells penetrated the structure and confirmed that the predominant lithologies are composed of dolomite and anhydrite, with subordinate limestone.
