Efficiency of horizontal wells in fields with highly viscous oil on the example of Tengri field

Abstract

Due to the growing share of high-viscosity oils in Kazakhstan, task of their effective development is becoming more complicated. Development of terrigenous reservoirs that have a complex structure and contain high-viscosity oil lead to low rates of sampling and low values of oil recovery factor. Currently, technologies that ensure high efficiency in development of such deposits are very expensive. The paper considers a pilot section of the development horizon of cretaceous system of the Tengri field, drilled with vertical wells in accordance with current project document. Further the average characteristics of the parameters of horizontal wells are compared and measures are proposed to improve the efficiency of further operation of these wells.