Research Progress on Subdivision Water Injection Development Technology for Full-Scale Water Injection Wells
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Abstract
Water injection development represents the predominant development method for enhancing oil recovery (EOR) efficiency and achieving the balanced utilization of oil reservoirs. In light of the current situation of oilfield water injection technology, a comprehensive overview of the evolution of full-scale water injection technology is given, with particular emphasis on the influence of geological factors, technological advancements, and existing challenges. The principal issues currently encountered include an unequal distribution of layers, the complexity of subdivision, casing deformation, and damage to deep well equipment, which collectively impede the effective implementation of subdivision water injection development technology. The novelty of the research lies in the current development status of full-scale injection wells, which is not only reflected in the depth-scale, but also in the operational difficulty-scale. A thorough exploration of subdivision water injection development technologies has been conducted, and the applicability and limitations of these technologies in diverse reservoir conditions have been evaluated. The proposal is for intelligent injection technology to be adopted for medium–shallow heterogeneous wells, and for ball-pitching plugging profile control technology to be adopted for deep/horizontal/special condition wells. A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the characteristics, application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of intelligent injection technologies, demonstrating its intelligence, automation, and precision in the practical application. In regard to the ball-pitching plugging profile control technology, the design and performance of the plugging ball, the plugging mechanism, and the application effect were elucidated. Based on the existing challenges in the realm of water injection development, the research prospects for full-scale subdivision water injection development technologies were proposed, and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and the integration of artificial intelligence technology were also emphasized. This research would provide a technical foundation for increasing oil displacement efficiency, markedly augmenting EOR, and would also be imperative for improving the economic benefits and alleviating the global oil resource tension.
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OpenAlex topics: Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis · Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis · Drilling and Well Engineering
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Affiliations
Sanya Offshore Oil & Gas Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Sanya 572024, China
Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
Drilling & Production Technology Research Institute, LiaoHe Oilfield Company, Panjin 124010, China
Funding
Technology Project of Liaohe Oilfield Company
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