Development and prospect of downhole monitoring and data transmission technology for separated zone water injection

Abstract

This article outlines the development of downhole monitoring and data transmission technology for separated zone water injection in China. According to the development stages, the principles, operation processes, adaptability and application status of traditional downhole data acquisition method, cable communications and testing technology, cable-controlled downhole parameter real-time monitoring communication method and downhole wireless communication technology are introduced in detail. Problems and challenges of existing technologies in downhole monitoring and data transmission technology are pointed out. According to the production requirement, the future development direction of the downhole monitoring and data transmission technology for separated zone water injection is proposed. For the large number of wells adopting cable measuring and adjustment technology, the key is to realize the digitalization of downhole plug. For the key monitoring wells, cable-controlled communication technology needs to be improved, and downhole monitoring and data transmission technology based on composite coiled tubing needs to be developed to make the operation more convenient and reliable. For large-scale application in oil fields, downhole wireless communication technology should be developed to realize automation of measurement and adjustment. In line with ground mobile communication network, a digital communication network covering the control center, water distribution station and oil reservoir should be built quickly to provide technical support for the digitization of reservoir development.