Streamline Simulation for Reservoir Management of a Super Giant: Sabiriyah Field North Kuwait Case Study

Abstract

Abstract This paper discusses the incorporation of Streamline simulation into the Reservoir Management Processes of the super giant Sabriyah oil field. For the Middle East region, streamline simulation has particular significance due to the magnitude of reserves and scale of development. Streamline simulation brings immediate added value, due to its ability to handle high-resolution full three-dimensional models with hundreds of thousands to millions of cells, incorporating large amounts of field and well events over substantial operation periods, be they historical (i.e. history-matching phase), immediate (i.e. on-going) or in the future (i.e. prediction phase). This technology can be used to guide and optimize development strategy. By incorporating streamline technology into existing and new reservoir development planning, we are able to demonstrate significant benefits and added value. This paper will conclude with an analysis and discussion of some of the results accrued from the incorporation of streamline technology in the case under review. These include: Reduced cycle time, leading to many more iterations of the entire decision-making workflow. Faster scenario analyses and decision-making. Better understanding of intra-reservoir communication. Better understanding of producer – injector relationships. Development planning for both producers and injectors. This paper also demonstrates where streamline technology should fit within the overall reservoir management processes: How the streamline simulation technology fits into reservoir management workflows. Where this technology fits into reservoir management workflows. What are the general benefits derived from incorporating and using this technology in reservoir management. When the streamline technology should be considered in reservoir management.