by laura | Feb 8, 2024 | Event
Join Oilfield Data Services, Inc. (ODSI) at the forefront of innovation and excellence at APOGCE 2024, the premier event for the Asia Pacific oil and gas community. As leaders in Automated Real-Time Surveillance (ARTS) and engineering services, ODSI is dedicated to...
by laura | Feb 8, 2024 | Event
Join ODSI in Cairo, Egypt at EGYPES 2024, February 19-21, 2024. As the leader in Automated Real-Time Surveillance (ARTS) and engineering services, ODSI is at the forefront of revolutionizing how data is utilized to optimize operations. EGYPES offers a unique platform...
by laura | Feb 8, 2024 | Event
Join the forefront of offshore innovation with ODSI at ONS 2024 in Stavanger, Norway. ONS is renowned for its unrivaled gathering of industry pioneers, groundbreaking technologies, and forward-looking strategies, making it a premier platform for shaping the future of...
by laura | Feb 7, 2024 | Event
Oilfield Data Services, Inc. (ODSI) is gearing up for the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in vibrant New Orleans. ATCE promises to deliver conversations on the past, present, and future of innovation within the Oil & Gas industry, inspiring a...
by laura | Feb 7, 2024 | Event
Join ODSI in New Orleans at the SPE Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium , August 15 – 16, 2024. This premier event, hosted by the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) New Orleans Chapter, New Orleans Geological Society (NOGS), and Society...
by laura | Feb 7, 2024 | Event
Join ODSI in Perth as AOG Energy returns to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre March 13 – 15, 2024. AOG Energy brings together industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and forward-thinking strategies, creating a dynamic platform for networking and...
by laura | Jan 31, 2024 | Articles
PTA by laura | 1 February 2024 Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) is a sophisticated method for interpreting well and reservoir performance based on the analysis of pressure changes over time. Here’s a simplified overview of how a pressure transient analysis is...
by laura | Jan 23, 2024 | Technical Presentations
Delve into the methodologies and benefits of analyzing hydraulic fracture stimulation in oil and gas wells, emphasizing the importance of utilizing data from fracturing processes to improve future operations. This presentation covers: The concept of Frac Replay...
by laura | Jan 23, 2024 | Technical Presentations
This comprehensive overview of engineered flowback processes in fractured wells emphasizes reservoir evaluation. Various case studies are included, each focusing on different aspects of the process: 1. 3-Phase Horizontal WHPs Analysis: Examines wellhead pressures in a...
by laura | Jun 22, 2023 | Technical Presentations
This extensive resource on reservoir and production engineering surveillance and management covers topics such as the importance of proactive surveillance, understanding and analyzing well and reservoir performance, and managing assets to maximize net present value...
by laura | Oct 5, 2022 | Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract This article will address two issues related to sand production in unconsolidated reservoirs. First, it will examine the relationship between formation compressibility (Cf), elastoplastic hysteresis, and the shear failure of the formation...
by laura | Oct 1, 2022 | Case Studies
Is a simple P.I. equation in well performance analysis sufficient? Consider that while changes in P.I. indicate performance shifts, it doesn’t reveal the underlying reasons. This presentation delves into the limitations of the P.I. equation, highlighting factors...
by laura | Apr 1, 2022 | Technical Presentations
These slides present an in-depth examination of advanced techniques in reservoir engineering, exploring the practical application of these techniques through detailed case studies, specifically focusing on deepwater environments. The presentation highlights the...
by laura | Nov 4, 2021 | Articles, Technical Papers
This article, first appearing in Hart’s E&P Magazine, presents a comprehensive analysis of differentiating pressure changes due to wellbore effects from those caused by reservoir responses in pressure-testing of wells. It focuses on the complexities involved...
by laura | Oct 23, 2021 | Articles
The article from Energy Tech Review focuses on the 10th anniversary of ODSI’s real-time well/reservoir evaluation package, Well Analyzer-RTS. It highlights ODSI’s journey in automating reservoir and production engineering calculations, the challenges of...
by laura | Jun 23, 2021 | Case Studies, Technical Presentations
This study showcases Well Analyzer’s automated real-time surveillance capabilities in real-time data analysis and decision-making. Case study highlights include: Subsea Horizontal Oil Producer with Water Injection: Demonstrates rate calculations and diagnostic...
by laura | Nov 12, 2020 | Technical Papers
READ NOW See the presentation associated with this technical paper here: https://www.odsi-energy.com/ODSI-inertia-derivation-diffusion-equation-presentation See the video associated with this technical paper here:...
by laura | Nov 12, 2020 | Technical Presentations
Abstract When flow is initiated from a well, a physical shock front is created in the reservoir, beginning at the completion. This shock front moves out into the reservoir as a Mechanical Wave with constant intensity and with velocity decreasing vs. the square of the...
by laura | Apr 26, 2019 | Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) provides valuable information about the subsurface completion and reservoir. Permanent downhole pressure gauges (PDHG) are not always available in wells. In such cases, wellhead pressure (WHPG) gauges or temporary...
by laura | Aug 10, 2018 | Technical Presentations
In his typically candid, often humorous style, Chris Fair dissects the often misguided attempts in the oil and gas industry to implement surveillance systems for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Annual Conference in Perth, Australia. He critiques the common...
by laura | May 2, 2017 | Case Studies
This demonstration of ODSI’s Automated Time-Lapse Real-Time Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) was focused on a deepwater Gulf of Mexico oil well. It emphasized the tool’s ability to perform PTA and track key performance indicators over time consistently....
by laura | Oct 27, 2016 | Articles, Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract With the widespread use of downhole pressure gauges (DHPGs) to measure and record downhole pressures in oil and gas wells, engineers have been able to eliminate/reduce the wellbore effects that can mask true reservoir response. However, not every...
by laura | Oct 27, 2016 | Technical Presentations
This presentation demonstrates the impact of wellbore dynamics on pressure transient analysis (PTA) in oil and gas wells. It emphasizes the importance of considering temperature gradients and frictional losses to accurately interpret well test data. Highlights...
by laura | Jan 23, 2016 | Case Studies, Technical Presentations
This exploration of the ODSI Well Analyzer demonstrates enhanced production and reservoir surveillance in producing oil and gas wells. Automated Real-Time Surveillance (ARTS) enables both real-time and historical data analysis. These capabilities are highlighted...
by laura | May 11, 2015 | Technical Papers
The common use of high-resolution tree gauges and downhole permanent pressure/temperature gauges has made it possible to use the measured pressure drop in the wellbore to directly and accurately calculate the gas rate. This is accomplished by first combining an...
by laura | Oct 16, 2014 | Technical Papers
With the advent and common usage of high-resolution tree gauges, downhole permanent pressure/temperature gauges, and continuous flow measurement, many of the common petroleum engineering calculations and analysis tools for production systems can and have been...
by laura | Oct 24, 2012 | Technical Presentations
This comprehensive resource discusses methods for predicting the arrival of an interference response in a direct communication test. It covers types of interference tests, reservoir physics, and assumptions, along with case studies and mathematical modeling. The...
by laura | Aug 24, 2012 | Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present a framework to reduce bias in the design and evaluation of hydraulic fractures. When we mention “bias”, we are referring to human nature. If someone knows what the answer is supposed to be (what someone else...
by laura | Oct 2, 2002 | Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract Operators are often presented with a dilemma when installing instrumentation in a subsea well. Do they install permanent downhole gauges? If so, is there a backup plan in the eventuality that the downhole gauge fails? In the past, when a downhole...
by laura | Oct 2, 2002 | Technical Papers
READ NOW Abstract Since Cullender and Smith(1), surface pressures have been used to calculate bottomhole pressures on shallow, dry gas wells. If the original Cullender and Smith equations are modified to account for produced liquids, the correlation may be extended to...
