PEA
PETROLEUM ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
WELL
TESTING
Definition
Types of well testing
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WHAT IS WELL-TESTING?
Well testing is the process of measuring and evaluating
the productivity and characteristics of an oil or gas well.
It involves the measurement of various parameters,
including flow rate, pressure, and fluid composition.
The data collected during well testing is used to determine
the potential productivity of the well, the quality of the
reservoir, and any potential problems or issues that may
need to be addressed.
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BASIC TYPES OF WELL TESTING
Drill stem test
Production test
Buildup tests
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DRILL STEM TESTS
DSTs are conducted on exploration wells to assess the
potential of a reservoir to produce oil or gas.
DSTs involve lowering a series of tools into the well to
temporarily isolate the reservoir and collect samples of
the fluids.
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PRODUCTION TESTS
Production tests are conducted on producing wells to
monitor reservoir performance and identify any potential
problems.
Production tests involve flowing the well at different rates
and measuring the flow rates and pressures.
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BUILDUP TESTS
Buildup tests are conducted on producing wells to
measure reservoir pressure and permeability.
Builtup tests involve shutting in the well after a production
test and measuring the pressure as it builds back up
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