Introduction to Well Testing ~ Petro Pedia

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Introduction to Well Testing

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Every hydrocarbon bearing reservoir is a valuable asset. To ensure the best possible return, not just in terms of the commercial factors, although this is clearly the driving factor, it is important to understand as much as possible about the reservoir. This always presents a conceptual problem as we cannot physically see the reservoir in question. Fortunately the pioneering instinct and inquisitive minds of mankind have developed some ingenious techniques to help gain valuable data which in turn develops a descriptive picture or simulated model of the reservoir in question. Techniques, such as; Seismic Data Acquisition, Electric Line Logging, Core Analysis, PVT Analysis, and Well Testing to name a few have become sciences within themselves and all produce valuable data which help build the simulated reservoir model and thus help in developing the most cost effective strategy to manage the asset.