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Integrating pulsed neutron logging (PNL) with advanced reservoir modeling enables the detection of nonuniform fluid contacts and improves the predictive capability and economic viability of mature brownfield redevelopment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To improve understanding of fluid-contact dynamics and optimize horizontal-well placement in a mature thin-oil-rim reservoir by integrating contact logging surveillance with dynamic simulation.

September 2, 2026Journal of Petroleum Technology

Integrated Surveillance and Reservoir Simulation Safeguard Value of Thin-Oil-Rim Brownfield

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Case study demonstrates improved fluid-contact tracking in a thin-oil-rim brownfield, highlighting reduced drilling risks and optimized well placement.

Key Points

To improve understanding of fluid-contact dynamics and optimize horizontal-well placement in a mature thin-oil-rim reservoir by integrating contact logging surveillance with dynamic simulation.
Constructed a static reservoir model incorporating seismic interpretations, core analysis, petrophysical logs, and infill-drilling data.
Acquired cased-hole pulsed neutron logging data to obtain high-resolution fluid saturation profiles across the reservoir.
Calibrated dynamic reservoir simulation models through iterative history matching of historical production rates, pressure trends, and water-cut evolution.
Pulsed neutron logging resolved nonuniform and tilted fluid contacts that were undetected by conventional surveillance techniques.
Integrating contact surveillance into dynamic simulation models significantly improved fluid-contact matching and predictive accuracy for horizontal-well placement.

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Chris Carpenter (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e2c5c562ede874ec711d https://doi.org/10.2118/0926-0009-jpt

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September 2, 2026Journal of Petroleum Technology

Integrated Surveillance and Reservoir Simulation Safeguard Value of Thin-Oil-Rim Brownfield

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Authors

CCChris Carpenter

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Overview

Case study demonstrates improved fluid-contact tracking in a thin-oil-rim brownfield, highlighting reduced drilling risks and optimized well placement.

Key Points

To improve understanding of fluid-contact dynamics and optimize horizontal-well placement in a mature thin-oil-rim reservoir by integrating contact logging surveillance with dynamic simulation.
Constructed a static reservoir model incorporating seismic interpretations, core analysis, petrophysical logs, and infill-drilling data.
Acquired cased-hole pulsed neutron logging data to obtain high-resolution fluid saturation profiles across the reservoir.
Calibrated dynamic reservoir simulation models through iterative history matching of historical production rates, pressure trends, and water-cut evolution.
Pulsed neutron logging resolved nonuniform and tilted fluid contacts that were undetected by conventional surveillance techniques.
Integrating contact surveillance into dynamic simulation models significantly improved fluid-contact matching and predictive accuracy for horizontal-well placement.

Cite This Study

Chris Carpenter (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e2c5c562ede874ec711d https://doi.org/10.2118/0926-0009-jpt

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