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Abstract
Reservoir
Management: Technical Perspective
Abstract
A reservoir's
life begins with exploration leading to discovery followed by delineation of the
reservoir
, development of the field, production by primary, secondary and tertiary means, and finally to abandonment. Sound
reservoir
management is the key to maximizing economic operation of the
reservoir
throughout its entire life. Technological advances and rapidly increasing computer power are providing tools to better manage reservoirs and are increasing the gap between good and neutral
reservoir
management.
The modern reservoir
management process involves goal setting, planning, implementing,
monitoring
, evaluating, and revising plans. Setting a
reservoir
management strategy requires knowledge of the
reservoir
, availability of technology, and knowledge of the business, political, and environmental climate. Formulating a comprehensive management plan involves depletion and development strategies, data acquisition and analyses, geological and numerical model studies, production and reserves forecasts, facilities requirements, economic optimization, and management approval. Implementing the plan requires management support, field personnel commitment, and multidisciplinary, integrated teamwork. Success of the project depends upon careful
monitoring
/surveillance and thorough, ongoing evaluation of its performance. If the actual behavior of the project does not agree with the expected performance, the original plan needs to be revised, and the cycle (implementing,
monitoring
, and evaluating) re-activated.
This paper provides management, engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and field operations staff with a better understanding of the practical approach to reservoir
management using a multidisciplinary, integrated team approach. To illustrate the
reservoir
management concepts and processes, an example of
reservoir
management for a newly discovered field is also presented.
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