Defining and Implementing Functional Requirements of an Intelligent-Well Completion System

摘要

There are various challenges involved in the design and implementation of an intelligent well system for field development. Different challenges are encountered at different stages of the intelligent well project. In order to arrive at a fitfor- purpose system, each of the challenges will have to be addressed adequately. These challenges can be categorized under the following: value driver identification, well location, system selection, third party equipment integration, control and monitoring objectives, data management and project management. Addressing these challenges will highlight the relationship between project value drivers, functional well requirements and how these influence the selection of the final intelligent well completion. Provision of feasible solutions to the challenges also requires an integrated approach. This paper divides the intelligent well completion project into different stages and addresses issues specific to each stage. The authors provide recommendations that increase overall chances of project success and ensure that the promised values of the technology are delivered.