An integrated model for optimizing production of marginal oil fields

For the optimization of production in an operating marginal oil field, it is necessary to consider the reservoir inflow, the artificial lift systems, as well as the surface facilities. Since most reservoir simulation software does not include detailed facility modeling, an integrated model of an entire field has been developed including the surface facilities, to allow detailed modeling of the entire field operation. This model is useful for optimizing production and for use in field surveillance activities, as well as investigating the applicability of simplified engineering assumptions