Abstract
Abstract
The Mishrif formation in west Kuwait is a tight carbonate reservoir having low oil mobility. It is fractured and heterogeneous with wide variation in porosity ranging from 10 to 25%, matrix permeability of about 0.1 to 10 md, and 20°API oil. Production tests and geomechanical study results have revealed that productivity is mostly from the high-permeability matrix and critically stressed fracture networks.
Recently, the Mishrif development has been dominated by horizontal wells to maximize reservoir contact and enhance productivity. However, a challenge in such openhole completion is the stimulation strategy requiring effective diversion technology due to the uneven acid distribution along the lateral section. To address those challenges, a novel engineered workflow has been implemented relying on distributed temperature sensing (DTS) to assess the fluid coverage across the openhole section. Results enable identifying high- and low-intake zones, segmenting the uncased section into intervals requiring different levels of stimulation, and making informed decisions regarding diversion requirements.
The intervention was conducted in two stages. Coiled tubing (CT) was the selected fluid conveyance method on the first stage given its capacity for more controlled fluid placement, and high-rate bullheading stimulation was selected for the second stage. During the treatment, multiple challenges were faced, mainly driven by a high-permeability streak identified by the DTS near the heel of the lateral. The CT stimulation procedures were modified on the spot, and measures were taken to minimize the impact on the thief zone, which included a combination of diversion techniques, such as high-pressure jetting, dual injection, and pumping of a near-wellbore nonreactive diverter, which is composed of a customized blend of multimodal particles and degradable fibers to minimize fluid leakoff into the high-intake zone. Likewise, real-time downhole telemetry was crucial throughout the CT stimulation because it allowed the highest injection rate possible below the preset pressure limits, continuous monitoring of downhole dynamics along the intervention, and optimal actuation of the high-pressure jetting tool. Upon completion of the CT stimulation, a second DTS log was carried out to evaluate the fluid coverage and effectiveness of the diversion strategy, enabling further adjustment of the bullhead stimulation program.
This stimulation workflow implemented in west Kuwait represents a cost-effective alternative to stimulate openhole tight carbonates. This study brings new perspectives for treating complex reservoirs in the region, and shares lessons learned for future interventions.
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