... to calibrate uncertain relative permeabilities. We apply the proposed method to several field examples including those with multiple wells under co-development. An ensemble-based method is used to perform the history matching and multiple history-matched models are obtained for uncertainty characterization...

...) system generated by an embedded discrete fracture model (EDFM), and a novel fast marching simulation method was used to reduce the computational cost and substantially speed up history matching. A genetic Algorithm was used to calibrate reservoir properties and fracture parameters using field production...

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... of production history-matches while quantifying the uncertainty of the model’s parameters and its future production prediction. We present the application of this workflow for shale gas wells. This work uses the constant-pressure solution of the pressure diffusivity equation for a compressible fluid...

... strategies, each associated with unique fracture closure levels. The key findings reveal that an optimal bottomhole pressure (BHP) drawdown strategy can yield 10.2% higher 20-year EUR than the EUR predicted from history matched model, reaching 0.195 trillion cubic meters. Although some aggressive strategies...

... permeability, and matrix and SRV permeability if applicable. We obtained multiple realizations using an assisted-history-matching method, and then production forecast is recorded over a 20-year period. The impact of well spacing is studied considering two cases: singly bounded, by placing only a pair of wells...

... to honor field observations and history match production data. Then multi-well sensitivities were run with various target landing combinations in Niobrara C, Niobrara B and Codell formations, varying well spacing from 880 ft spacing to 220ft and completion sizes from smaller 600 gal/ft – 800 lb/ft...

... Abstract In unconventional reservoirs, several horizontal wells are drilled within each well pad, and could have different production profiles. Automatic history matching (AHM) is the process of inversely calibrating fracture geometry based on field production. The main challenge of AHM...

... analysis (RTA) and numerical simulation are often not adequate to simultaneously meet the requirements of high model fidelity, sustainability, and ability to handle varying field conditions. It is desirable to have a more tractable approach that can be used to quickly model, history match and predict...

... with historic multi-well multi-stage completion and production data. Decline curve analysis is also performed to validate our history matching model. Then we use an unconventional fracturing model to simulate the fracture propagation and proppant transport for multiple wells on the same pad under various...

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... Abstract Obtaining representative fracture geometries is important for unconventional well placement and production/engineering optimization. Assisted history matching (AHM) is the process of calibrating fracture geometries to the field productions. However, AHM is often obstructed...

... Abstract In unconventional reservoirs, several horizontal wells are drilled within each well pad, and could have different production profiles. Automatic history matching (AHM) is the process of inversely calibrating fracture geometry based on field production. The main challenge of AHM...

..., calibrated, and forecasted proxy models using only a single fracture stage in a homogeneous and isotropic reservoir with uniform fracture conductivity. The history match used only the first 18 months of production history from the full-scale validation models. Finally, we compared the 40-year production...

..., simplified generic SRV shapes were generated based on microseismic data and 2D completion simulations (Error! Reference source not found., left). At the highest end, history-matched 3D completion simulation modeling was used to generate the fracture geometry (Error! Reference source not found., center...

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.... Operators often turn to reservoir simulation to approach these challenges in a robust and cost-efficient manner. However, the utility of simulation models in unconventional assets can be limited by non-uniqueness in the history matching calibration phase. Multiple combinations of permeability, fracture...

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..., reservoir pressure depletion, oil PVT properties and oil-gas relative permeability. To address the above attributes, the most common method is to establish a numerical model, perform history matching and forecast the solution gas rates. However, some critical information may not be available due to the high...