Production Optimization using Multiphase Well Testing: A Case Study from East Kalimantan, Indonesia Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • Abstract A multiphase flow meter named PhaseTester has been developed for determining oil, water, and gas production rates simultaneously. This new approach of well testing delivers significantly improved data quality and availability, allowing quick well performance trend analysis and immediate well diagnosis. Rapid, accurate production diagnosis allows timely decisions without prior well information or standard rate stabilization periods resulting in shorter, more reliable well tests stored in an easily accessible, user-friendly database. The PhaseTester provides a comparatively lighter operation unit and reduces risk of human error resulting in improved safety. Compared to conventional units, the physical size of the PhaseTester is usually half the size and the extensive pressure lines and safety devices are reduced. The meter is environment friendly since all the well effluents are returned to the production flowline without the need for separation or burning of hydrocarbons during the test. Obtaining periodic, accurate well test measurements is the key factor in Vico Indonesia Indonesia's well production optimization. The PhaseTester was introduced to monitor and optimize the production performance for gas lift wells. Changes in well performance were observed immediately allowing the operations engineer to quickly analyze the production characteristics and make decisions based on true accurate real time test data. Selected case histories demonstrate the results of these tests.

name of conference

  • All Days

published proceedings

  • All Days

author list (cited authors)

  • Retnanto, A., Weimer, B., Kontha, I., Triongko, H., Azim, A., & Kyaw, H. A.

citation count

  • 13

complete list of authors

  • Retnanto, Albertus||Weimer, Ben||Kontha, I Nyoman Hari||Triongko, Heru||Azim, Azriz||Kyaw, Htun Aung

publication date

  • January 2001