Expert Viewpoint on fluid analysis in heavy oil
Don't miss our Expert Viewpoint article on asphaltenes, compositional gradients, flow assurance and other fluids related issues pertaining to heavy oil, with Oliver Mullins, Schlumberger scientific advisor and wireline reservoir domain champion.
This feature covers a range of important topics from compositional variations, asphaltene plugging, downhole fluid analysis (DFA), downhole fluid logs, and identifying compartments within heavy oil reservoirs. We also discuss the concept of “finding the petroleome” which looks at the evolution of a new and promising technical field to better understand the composition and physics of heavy oil.
Reservoir fluid characterization while more challenging in heavy oil, is key for the successful planning and production of heavy oil reservoirs. New technology and research in this area is increasing our ability to accurately sample, measure, and characterize downhole fluids and this Expert Viewpoint article is a great summary and reference on where our industry is heading. You can find the full article here.
We will be discussing the various aspects of heavy oil DFA and “finding the petroleome” in future blog posts so look for more in the coming weeks and contribute your thoughts in our Forum.
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