ConocoPhillips - Optimizing Field Development Across Northern Delaware Basin for the Wolfcamp C

Sept. 22, 2023


Description

 

Format:

Lunch and Learn (lunch is provided) followed by networking.

 

Abstract:

This paper aims to characterize the under-developed Wolfcamp C formation in the northern Delaware Basin for potential inclusion in long-range asset planning. The study combines multidisciplinary efforts, integrating geochemistry, geology, geophysics, and reservoir engineering data. Two methods for normalizing rock and fluid properties across large areas are outlined: the "Analog Approach" with binary cut-offs and the "Integrated Machine Learning (ML) Approach" using supervised ML algorithms.

The team defined geologically similar areas (GSAs) through manual integration and grid-to-grid unsupervised ML algorithms. Reservoir engineering techniques quantified production interference within each GSA, validated by multiple data sources. The results highlight the success of the integrated ML approach, which optimizes field development using digital technologies and informed business decisions. The proposed workflow contributes to optimized full-field development and can be automated for continuous improvement with additional data.

 


Featured Speakers

Speaker: Nuny Rincones  - ConocoPhillips
Speaker Nuny Rincones - ConocoPhillips

Nuny Rincones is an accomplished Reservoir Engineer Manager with over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Throughout her career, she has supported reservoir business development and led highly motivated and skilled teams. Nuny's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Reservoir Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine …

Nuny Rincones is an accomplished Reservoir Engineer Manager with over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Throughout her career, she has supported reservoir business development and led highly motivated and skilled teams. Nuny's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Reservoir Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Petrophysics, Reserves and Python development.  Before joining ConocoPhillips, Nuny served as a Petrophysicist Team Lead at Sheridan Production, contributing to the assessment of conventional oil and gas reservoirs, and successfully integrating reservoir description models across multiple fields.  Previous roles at Schlumberger includes multiple field roles for wireline worldwide and managing seismic services with a focus on quality and economic performance. As an analytical professional with a diverse skill set and a record of successful project management, Nuny Rincones is a valued leader in the field of reservoir engineering, poised to drive innovation and growth in the ever-evolving oil and gas sector.

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Organizer

Andrew Heft


Date and Time

Fri, Sept. 22, 2023

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(GMT-0600) US/Central

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Location

NexTier Heatquarters

3990 Rogerdale Rd
Houston, TX 77042