Mature fields

UAE Case Study Highlights Challenges of a Mature Gas-Condensate Field

Three onshore fields in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, have more than 30 years of production history from more than 50 gas-condensate wells.

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Three onshore fields in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, have more than 30 years of production history from more than 50 gas-condensate wells. While existing resources could be recovered by drilling additional wells, the most economical solution would be to confirm that existing well stock has sufficient well integrity to allow the continued use of these wells safely.

Introduction

The Sajaa asset consists of three retrograde condensate onshore fields. All wells are naturally flowing, with support from wellhead compression to reduce the effect of liquid loading on these mature gas producers. The reservoir was blown down to produce gas associated with rich condensate, water, and liquefied petroleum gas.

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