A methodology will be developed to transfer successful reservoir-specific well-completion technology from one reservoir, field, or basin to another. Phase I demonstrated that it is feasible to develop computer screening models that can provide a mechanism to transfer successful technology. In Phase II, characteristics of specific reservoirs, completion techniques, and the corresponding production will be correlated and assembled into representative screening models. To deternline if a newly drilled well is a candidate for one of the successful treatment technologies, its characteristics will be compared to those of each screening model. The methodology for assembling and utilizing the screening models involves the use of a database-analysis system. This system employs database structures that seamlessly interface with various calculational,statistical, and data-handling modules. A filtering scheme will be developed to minimize massive data processing requirements and a cost effective computer system will be specially configured to efficiently handle the analysis as well as the active and archival storage requirements.Anticipated Results/Potential Commercial Applications as described by the awardee:The Phase I results give confidence that a cost effective methodology for the transfer or extrapolation of successful reservoir-specific technologies can be developed. Such a methodology will help significantly in the development of natural gas resources in untapped areas, particularly those having marginal economic potential. The commercial applications include an integrated stand-alone upgradable hardware/software package, a consulting service, and a vehicle for obtaining institutional and government study contracts, both domestic and foreign.
