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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 Prudhoe Satellite Oil PoolsSeptember 16, 2013
HAND DELIVERED
Ms. Kathy Forester, Chair
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7h Ave, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
Re: Prudhoe Bay Unit Satellites
2012/13 Annual Surveillance Reports
Dear Chair Forester:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
900 East Benson Boulevard
P.O. Box 196612
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612
(907) 561-5111
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (BPXA), as operator of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, submits herewith
the 2012/13 Annual Surveillance Reports for all Prudhoe Satellite Oil Pools (Aurora, Borealis,
Midnight Sun, Orion, and Polaris). These Annual Surveillance Reports were prepared in
accordance with the latest conservation orders for each satellite pool.
We look forward to a further discussion and review of the data contained herein at the Prudhoe
Bay Unit Satellite Annual Overview Presentation that we have scheduled for September 25, 2013
at 2:00 pm at the BP Building 1St Floor Conference Room A. Please call Werner Schinagl at
564-5436 or Travis Peltier at 564-4511 if you have any questions regarding the reports or the
upcoming presentation.
Respectfully,
FoG
Katrina Garner
Manager Base Management, BPXA
cc: Mr. Jon Schultz, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Mr. Jan Seglem, ExxonMobil
Mr. Phil Ayer, Chevron USA
Ms. Patricia Bettis, Division of Oil and Gas
Mr. Dave Roby, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Ms. Susan Kent, BPXA
Ms. Judy Buono, BPXA
2013 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
AURORA PARTICIPATING AREA
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2012 -JUNE 30, 2013
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CONTENTS
1 . INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................3
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 8A)....................................................................3
2.1. ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECTS............................................................3
2.2. RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY......................................................4
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 8 B)..4
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 8 C)........5
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 8 D) ............................5
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 8 E) .....................................5
7. REVIEW OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT AND RESERVOIR DEPLETION
PLANS(RULE 8 F & G).......................................................................................5
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Aurora well location map........................................................................9
Figure 2: Cumulative voidage replacement by region.........................................10
Figure 3: Aurora voidage history .........................................................................11
Figure 4: Aurora reservoir pressure map — July 2013 .......................... ................ 12
Figure 5: Aurora allocated production history......................................................13
Figure 6: Aurora allocated injection history.........................................................14
Table 1: Aurora monthly production, injection, voidage balance summary ...........7
Table 2: Cumulative voidage status by fault block................................................7
Table 3: Aurora pressure survey detail..................................................................8
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2013 AURORA OIL POOL ANNUAL RESERVOIR REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report for the year ending June 30, 2013 is being submitted to the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in accordance with Conservation Order 457A for the
Aurora Oil Pool.
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 8A)
2. 1. ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECTS
Water injection in the Aurora Oil Pool (AOP) started in December 2001. Tertiary EOR Miscible
Water Alternating Gas (MWAG) started in the North of Crest (NOC) and West blocks at Aurora in
December 2003 and expanded to the Southeast Crest (SEC) and Crest (CR) blocks in 2006.
Evaluation of hydrocarbon recovery mechanisms for the Aurora Oil Pool (AOP) has been a
continual process. A phased development program has been deemed appropriate due to the
technical characteristics of considerable faulting, low initial oil rates, gas cap presence, and thin
oil columns. This development approach employs three reservoir mechanisms throughout the
field's life and will help ensure greater ultimate recovery.
Initial development involves a period of primary production to determine reservoir performance
and connectivity of drainage areas. Primary production under solution gas and aquifer influx
drive, from both floodable and non-waterflood pay intervals, provides information, including
production pressure data to evaluate compartmentalization and conformance, that is used to
improve the depletion plan. This drilling and surveillance data influences subsequent steps in
reservoir development, including proper water injection pattern layout.
In areas of the ACP where injection is justified, water -flooding is initiated to improve recovery by
reducing residual oil saturation and maintaining well productivity via reservoir pressure support.
Water injection should maintain average reservoir pressure above 2400 psi in the flood area to
ensure hydrocarbon recovery targets are achieved.
Tertiary EOR MWAG provides additional oil recovery by further reducing residual oil saturation.
The miscible gas injection project is operated to maintain miscibility between the reservoir fluid
and the injected miscible gas. There will be higher pressure in the area around injection wells
and a pressure sink around the producers, which in some cases can be below minimum
miscibility pressure (MMP) of approximately 2700 psi.
With average reservoir pressures above the MMP, incremental EOR recovery is essentially the
same even when producer region pressures below the MMP are maintained. As a
consequence, reservoir management guidelines for EOR are based on average reservoir
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pressure rather than producer pressure. Early implementation of the secondary and tertiary
injection processes allows adequate time for producers to capture mobilized oil. Proper field
management includes monitoring of productivity, GOR, water cut, pressure, and voidage
replacement ratios.
2.2. RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
The objective of the Aurora reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development
and depletion to achieve greater ultimate recovery consistent with prudent oil field engineering
practices. During primary depletion, producers experienced increasing gas -oil -ratios (GORs) due
to existence of an initial gas cap, primarily in the West side of the field, but also apparent in the
CR & SEC areas. Production was restricted to conserve reservoir energy. Beginning in mid -2001
and continuing into 2003, production from wells S-100, S-106 and S-102 were reduced to
approximately half capacity, allowing injection to significantly reduce the GORs by the end of
2003. This practice continued in 2004-5 with curtailment of wells S-108, S-1 13B and S-118. By
2006, these wells were returned to production with a notable increase in reservoir pressure &
productivity in S-108. Pressure data & production performance in S-1 13B indicates the well is
supported by a large gas -cap, so it was returned to full-time production in 2006 to capture
benefits of MI injection in the area.
Irregular pattern waterfloods have been designed to ensure pressure is maintained in individual
reservoir compartments and areal sweep is maximized. Initial patterns are based on the current
understanding of compartmentalization; however, reservoir management is a dynamic process.
Patterns and producer/injector ratios will be modified as development wells and surveillance data
provide new information. The surveillance program emphasizes pressure monitoring and
waterflood performance monitoring to support this feedback and intervention process.
Fi ure 1 shows Aurora well locations and the field development areas.
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 8 B)
Monthly production and injection surface volumes are summarized in Table 1. Voidage
replacement by fault block is summarized in Table 2 and Figure 2. Figure 3 summarizes the
voidage history of Aurora field. Plans to achieve injection withdrawal ratios consistent with the
reservoir management strategy include drilling and stimulation of injection wells as necessary
and increasing water injection supply pressure to enhance injection rates where needed. A
booster pump was installed and started in late 2006 to provide increased injection rates to low
injectivity patterns.
The largest VRR challenge for this reporting year came from down time of the Sulzer and Ruston
injection pumps at GC -2. Injection volumes were limited because of the pump failures.
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4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 8 C)
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 5 of Conservation Order
457B. A summary of reservoir pressure surveys is shown in Table 3. The field average reservoir
pressure map is shown in Figure 4.
Static BH pressures were gathered in 7 wells during the reporting period. Most producers in the
ACP have evidence of pressure response to injection support.
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING RULE 8 D
S-128 had an injection profile run in May of 2012. The log indicated all injection going to the first
two heel sleeves.
There were no production profiles that were run in the Aurora Field during this reporting year
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 8 E)
Since August 2002, Aurora production allocation has adhered to the PBU Western Satellite
Production Metering Plan. Allocation relies on performance curves to determine the daily
theoretical production from each well. The GC -2 allocation factor is applied to adjust the total
Aurora production volumes at the end of each month. A minimum of one well test per month is
used to check the performance curves and to verify system performance, with more frequent
testing during the first three months of production in new wells and after major wellwork.
Allocated daily production and injection is shown in Table 1. Graphical representation of the
allocated figures is shown in Figures 5 and 6.
7. REVIEW OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT AND RESERVOIR DEPLETION
PLANS (RULE 8 F & G)
Field development areas for the AOP have been defined by geological and reservoir performance
data interpretation and are annotated in Figure 1. Differing initial gas -oil and oil -water contacts
and pressure behavior during primary production led to the definition of these field development
management areas. These areas include the:
1) West Area,
2) North of Crest Area (NOC),
3) South East of Crest Area (SEC), and
4) Crest Area (AURCR).
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After establishing primary production from each area, water -flood and tertiary EOR has been
implemented to provide pressure support and reduce residual oil saturations. The West and
North of Crest areas began production in 2000-2001; water injection commenced in 2002 and
MWAG began in December 2003. Initiation of water injection into the South East of Crest Area
began with conversion of Wells S-112 and S-110 to injection in June and July 2003 and
conversion to MWAG in 2006. Crest Area production began in mid-March 2003 with startup of
Aurora Well S-115; Well S-117 production began in early June 2003 with a water -flood startup in
August 2004 with newly drilled injection wells S -116i and S -120i that were put on MWAG in
2006.
Summarized below are :significant events and accomplishments at Aurora over the Qast vear
The injection management strategy at Aurora will continue to target voidage replacement ratio of
1.2 through WAG injection to maintain reservoir pressure and capture EOR benefits.
An attempt was made to establish injection into the recently drilled injector, Well S-1 10A. The
decision was made to abandon the S -110A and progress a new sidetrack to support the S-109
producer.
A successful frac was performed on the S-102 producer following the previously done RWO, the
well was then returned to service as a producer.
Pre -rig work began on Well S-101 i, in June 2013, in preparation for the upcoming RWO to repair
the S-101 and return it to service as a WAG injector.
Pre -rig work began on Well S-108, in June 2013, in preparation for the upcoming RWO to repair
the S-108 and return it to service as a producer.
BrightwaterTM treatment was pumped in S-104, in October 2012, to improve pattern
conformance.
S-118 was taken off the LTSi list and reclassified as a cycle well
S-128 started water injection, in October 2012, following an injector conversion the previous
year.
Two seismic reprocessing projects for the TRIO seismic survey were progressed. One project
was to investigate the potential for improved structural imaging and a second project was to
attempt enhanced seismic inversion. Both projects are nearing completion as of the report date.
The Aurora owners will continue to evaluate optimal well count, well utility and well locations to
maximize recovery.
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TABLE 1: AURORA MONTHLY PRODUCTION, INJECTION, VOIDAGE BALANCE SUMMARY
Case 1
Date
Oil Prod
Rate
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STB/DAY
Gas Prod
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MSCF/DAY
VRR Rate
RVB/RVB
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7/31/2012
2379
4976
7608
1.038
529
13242
8/31/2012
7461
12927
24085
0.699
114
26843
9/30/2012
6021
9271
16097
0.674
2768
16610
10/31/2012
6307
11557
18780
0.888
7402
23795
11/30/2012
5904
9956
17212
0.885
9290
19702
12/31/2012
6485
13590
19363
0.781
13820
18553
1/31/2013
7031
12520
19626
0.802
15884
17678
2/28/2013
6630
12546
22074
0.827
19137
17977
3/31/2013
6104
12887
18294
0.954
19569
19231
4/30/2013
5737
12061
17580
0.941
19209
17432
5/31/2013
6042
11127
18204
0.680
9356
15222
6/30/2013
4852
6657
9317
1.140
8456
15423
TABLE 2: CUMULATIVE VOIDAGE STATUS BY FAULT BLOCK
On 6/30/2013
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AUR-NOC** AUR -SEC*
AUR -WEST*
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Bw
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MRVB
14,125
32,134
7,365
58,454
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MRVB
26,204
38,756
10,897
83,110
Cum INV ratio
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0.83
0.68
0.70
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* Initial gas -cap
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Bg
0.843
rb / mcf gas
Bw
1.020
rb / stb water
Rs
0.650
mscf / stb oil
Bmi
0.620
rb / mcf gas MI
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TABLE 3: AURORA PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL
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Figure 1: Aurora well location map
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Figure 2: Cumulative Voidage Replacement by Region
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AURORA
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Figure 3: Aurora Voidaae Histo
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AURORA
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Figure 4: Aurora Reservoir Pressure Map — July 2013
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Figure 5: Aurora allocated production histo
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AURORA
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Figure 6: Aurora allocated injection history
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AURORA
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2013 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
BOREALIS PARTICIPATING AREA
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2012 -JUNE 30, 2013
7/12 - 6/13 BOREALIS ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 . INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 3
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY(RULE 9A) ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECTS...........................................................................................3
2.2.RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT SUMMARY.................................................................................:._ 3
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9B) ......................... 4
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 9C) ............................... 4
5 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9D) . ......... ................ -- .......... ............ 4
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION AND WELL TEST EVALUATION (RULE 9E) ............... 5
7. OPERATIONS, DEVELOPMENT & RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS REVIEW (RULE 9F AND 9G)........ 5
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Borealis well location map.............................................................................:....,........:..10
Figure 2: Borealis allocated production history...............................................................................11
Figure 3: Borealis voidage history ............................ ................,.,.....,...................................12
Figure 4: Borealis injection history ......................................... ....................13
Figure 5: Borealis reservoir pressure map.......,......................,,..................,,.........,.....,,.......................14
Table 1: Borealis monthly production, injection, voidage balance summary............................::......7
Table 2: Borealis cumulative production & injection summary ...................................,........................8
Table 3: Borealis pressure surveys...............................................................................................,...9
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2013 BOREALIS OIL POOL ANNUAL RESERVOIR REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report for the year ending June 30, 2013 is being submitted to the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in accordance with Conservation Order 471 for the
Borealis Oil Pool. This report summarizes surveillance data, analysis and other information as
required by Rule 9 of Conservation Order 471.
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 9A)
2.1. ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECTS
Waterflood has been implemented in Borealis, which includes 20 injectors in full service.
Enhanced Recovery Projects using Miscible Injectant (MI) are implemented in Borealis. Currently
18 of the 20 injectors can interchange between water and MI injection.
Figure 1 shows Borealis well locations.
2.2. RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
The objective of the Borealis reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development
and depletion to maximize ultimate recovery, consistent with prudent oil field engineering
practices. Water injection was initiated in June 8, 2002 to restore reservoir pressure and reduce
gas -oil -ratios (GORs), thereby enabling wells to be produced at their full capacity. An irregular
pattern waterflood has been designed and implemented to ensure pressure is maintained in
individual reservoir compartments and areal sweep is maximized. Initial patterns were based on
the understanding at the time of reservoir compartmentalization. Patterns and producer/injector
ratios are being modified as development wells and surveillance data provide new information.
The surveillance program emphasizes pressure monitoring, injection tracers in select patterns,
and waterflood performance monitoring to support this feedback and intervention process.
During primary depletion, a number of producers experienced increasing GORs. Production was
restricted in several wells in 2002 to conserve reservoir energy. As more injection patterns were
implemented in 2003, the rising GOR trend was reversed and GORs stabilized near solution
GOR. When water injection was initiated, a VRR target of greater than 1.0 was set in order to
catch up with voidage. The current VRR target is 1.0.
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Injection facility limitations were identified in 2003, which limited the delivery pressure of water
to be injected to the field. Booster pumps were installed at Z Pad to provide increased injection
pressure and better water distribution. The increased injection pressure has allowed better
management of injection at a pattern level.
The Borealis waterflood strategy is progressing as planned however Borealis has experienced
water breakthrough earlier than expected in many patterns. Impacts of the early breakthrough
include reduced production due to unfavorable wellbore hydraulics and gas -lift supply pressure
limitations. Remedies have included gas -lift redesign and optimization and prioritization of gas -lift
use.
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9B)
Monthly production and injection surface volumes for July 2012 to June 2013 are summarized in
Table 1, and cumulative volumes can be found in Table 2. Ficrures 2, 3 and 4 graphically depict
this information since start-up. Subsequent to initiating and stabilizing injection, monthly reservoir
voidage will be balanced with water injection, consistent with the reservoir management
strategy.
The largest VRR challenge for this reporting year came from down time of the Sulzer, Ruston,
and booster injection pumps at GC -2. Injection volumes were limited because of the pump
failures.
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 9C)
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 5 of Conservation Order
471. A summary of reservoir pressure surveys obtained during the reporting period is shown in
Table 3. Figure 5 is a map of reservoir pressures collected over the last reporting period. Five of
the newer producers and one injector have been completed with permanent bottomhole gauges,
giving valuable information about the flowing conditions, reservoir pressures, and reservoir
connectivity on a continuous basis.
Static BH pressures were gathered in 10 wells during the reporting period. Most producers in
Borealis have evidence of pressure response to injection support.
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9D)
During this report period, one production log was performed on well V-115. The data quality was
poor, and the resulting production splits were questionable. Options continue to be evaluated to
utilize enhanced production logging techniques in horizontal wells.
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6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION AND WELL TEST EVALUATION RULE
Borealis production allocation is performed according to the PBU Western Satellite Production
Metering Plan. Allocation relies on performance curves to determine the daily theoretical
production from each well. The GC -2 allocation factor is now being applied to adjust the total
Borealis production similar to IPA production allocation procedures. . A minimum of one well
test per month is used to check the performance curves and to verify system performance.
In an effort to improve well test quality, multi -phase meters were installed in the test header
lines at L -pad and V -Pad. During past reporting periods, tests were conducted to establish
repeatability, accuracy and viability of the multiphase system. In the fall of 2012, the V pad
multiphase meter was commissioned for permanent use. Troubleshooting of the L pad
multiphase metering system is ongoing. Borealis allocation continues to use the established
Western Satellite Production Metering Plan.
7. OPERATIONS. DEVELOPMENT & RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS REVIEW (RULE 9F
AND 9G
Miscible gas injection and water -alternating with miscible gas injection is used to increase the
economic recovery of Borealis Reservoir hydrocarbons. Injection wells are completed for
Enhanced Oil Recovery services. Waterflood and tertiary EOR have been implemented to provide
pressure support and reduce residual oil saturations on all three Borealis Pads, L, V and Z.
Injection was started in June 8, 2002. Water injection manifolding and booster pumps have been
installed and have been operating since January 2004. These booster pumps allow even pattern
support throughout the waterflood providing optimum waterflood spacing, configuration, timing
and operations. The Borealis waterflood management strategy targets a voidage replacement
ratio of 1.0 through MI WAG injection to maintain reservoir pressure and to maximize oil
recovery
As EOR patterns mature and watercuts increase, improving areal sweep and vertical
conformance by pumping Brightwater treatments into the reservoir has been identified as a
potential opportunity for improving recovery. During the reporting period one BrightwaterTM
treatment was pumped in L -108i. The analysis of the potential results and benefits continue to
be an ongoing process. The analysis of this and Brightwater treatments from past reporting
periods will be used to determine feasibility of a larger campaign in the Borealis field.
The Z -Pad expansion project was completed in 2011. The expansion facilitates the further
development of Borealis. During the reporting period one additional producer Z-115 was placed
in service. The Borealis owners will continue to evaluate the optimal number of development
wells and their location throughout the life of the reservoir.
In March 2010, GC2 reached its permit limit for H2S production. Several Borealis wells were
shut in during their MI responses due to elevated H2S in the returned MI. The installation of
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Metal Triazine injection continues to help maintain H2S production within the allowable limit.
Borealis wells continue to show benefits from Ml.
H.
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TABLE 1: BOREALIS MONTHLY PRODUCTION, INJECTION, VOIDAGE BALANCE SUMMARY
Case 1
Date
Oil Prod
Rate
STB/DAY
8025
Water
Prod Rate
STB/DAY
19546
Gas Prod
Rate
MSCF/DAY
VRR Rate
RVB/RVB
VRR Cum
RVB/RVB
Gas Inj Rate
MSCF/DAY
Water Inj
Rate
STB/DAY
28807
7/31/2012
19034
0.982
0.857
24445
8/31/2012
10885
25686
27260
0.679
0.856
15171
32087
9/30/2012
9361
19950
19208
0.658
0.854
11638
23203
10/31/2012
11562
23758
26562
0.723
0.853
22806
28659
11/30/2012
10893
21297
30245
0.661
0.851
19403
27468
12/31/2012
10465
26152
25206
0.639
0.850
17520
27042
1/31/2013
10574
25069
32205
0.607
0.847
25182
24115
2/28/2013
12698
23442
38170
0.587
0.845
16079
31733
3/31/2013
10338
24274
34335
0.617
0.843
12076
33375
4/30/2013
10812
21926
30689
0.539
0.840
15294
23260
5/31/2013
10113
20776
26360
0.819
0.840
19404
32798
6/30/2013
7471
21973
13763
1.066
0.841
19625
32052
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TABLE 2: BOREALIS CUMULATIVE PRODUCTION & INJECTION SUMMARY
MONTH_ENDING
06-30-2013
Data
63,784
units
Oil Prod Cum
70,976
MSTB
Gas Prod Cum
92,758
MMSCF
Water Prod Cum
77,371
MSTB
Gas Inj Cum
63,784
MMSCF
Water Inj Cum
148,517
MSTB
Total Inj Cum
192,519
MRVB
Total Prod Cum
228,809
MRVB
VRR Cum
0.841
RVB/RVB
Bo
1.25
rb / stb oil
Bg
1.013
rb / mcf gas
Bw
1.03
rb / stb water
Rs
0.457
mscf / stb oil
Bmi
0.62
rb / mcf gas MI
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TABLE 3: BOREALIS PRESSURE SURVEYS
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FIGURE 2: BOREALIS ALLOCATED PRODUCTION PROFILE
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BOREALIS
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FIGURE 4: BOREALIS TOTAL INJECTION RATES -GAS & WATER
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BOREALIS
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FIGURES: BOREALIS RESERVOIR PRESSURE MAP
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2013 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
MIDNIGHT SUN PARTICIPATING AREA
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2012 -JUNE 30, 2013
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 3
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 11 A).................................................................................... 3
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 11 B) ................ 3
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 11 C) ...................... 4
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS (RULE 11 D) ...... 4
6. RESULTS OF WELL ALLOCATION AND TEST EVALUATION (RULE 11 E) ..................................... 4
7. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND REVIEW OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
(RULE 11 F & G)........................................................................................................................ 5
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Table 1: Midnight Sun Monthly Production, Injection, Voidage Balance Summary ..........................6
Table 2: Reservoir Pressure Surveys................................................................................................7
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2013 MIDNIGHT SUN ANNUAL RESERVOIR REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report for the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 is being
submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in accordance with Conservation
Order 452 for the Midnight Sun Oil Pool. This report summarizes surveillance data and analysis
and other information as required by Rule 11 of Conservation Order 452.
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 11 A)
Production and injection volumes for the 12 -month period ending June 30, 2013 are summarized
in Table 1. The objective of the Midnight Sun reservoir management strategy is to manage
reservoir development and depletion to ensure greater ultimate recovery consistent with prudent
oil field engineering practices. During primary depletion, both producers experienced increasing
gas -oil -ratios (GORs). Consequently, production was restricted to conserve reservoir energy.
Produced water injection into the Midnight Sun reservoir commenced in October 2000 and
continues to provide pressure support to Midnight Sun. The objective of water injection is to
increase reservoir pressure, reduce GOR's to enable wells to be produced at their full capacity,
and maximize areal sweep efficiency.
There is a risk of oil flux into the gas cap from mid -field water injection. Placement of the wells
drilled in 2001 and voidage management is minimizing this risk. A VRR target of 1.0 to 1.3 is
designed to increase reservoir pressure while minimizing re -saturation of oil into the gas cap.
During the period covered by the report, the VRR averaged .1.08.
Midnight Sun gas production has remained level during the report period as reservoir pressure
has leveled off. Both oil and water production rates have remained fairly constant during the
report period. Well E-101 currently produces at 89.2% watercut, and Well E-102 produces at
—93.5% watercut. Since 2005, gas lift has been utilized to produce the Midnight Sun wells more
efficiently.
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 11 B)
A total of five Midnight Sun wells have been drilled, with the most recent wells drilled in 2001.
Midnight Sun is expected to have an oil production rate of approximately 1.2 MBOPD through
2013. A peak water injection rate of 20-25 MBWPD for the field has been achieved since E-103
and E-104 were converted to water injection during 2003. Monthly production and injection
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surface volumes for the reporting period are summarized in Table 1 along with a voidage balance
of produced and injected fluids for the report period.
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 11 C)
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 8 of Conservation Order
452. A summary of reservoir pressure surveys obtained during the reporting period is shown in
Table 2. Reservoir pressures have remained stable throughout the last year, <50 psi change.
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS (RULE
11 D)
In July 2010, three unique tracers were injected into each of the three Midnight Sun injection
wells (E-100, E-103, & E-104) with the intent to evaluate communication between the injection
and production wells. Samples to check for tracers at the producers (E-101 & E-102) were initially
taken every day for the first week, once a week for the next month, and are currently on an every
two week sample schedule. Starting in March 2012, tracer from injector E-104 began showing up
in samples from producer E-102, but the validity of these results was questioned. Samples from
E-101 and E-102 since March 2012 underwent testing to determine the extent of the tracer
breakthrough from E-104. No more tracer breakthrough was observed through the duration of the
study, which concluded in October 2012 with no significant results. The tracer was long overdue
for a reservoir with the size and production/injection rates of Midnight Sun.
A pressure fall-off test is being planned for injector E-104 to gain information that may help
explain the reason why this injector has such small injection capacity. E-104 only operates at 5-
10% of the daily injection rates of both E-100 and E-103. This rate has declined with time, but the
block shows no evidence of significant pressure increase. The PFO test will provide information
on reservoir pressure behavior and reveal any near -wellbore damage that could be reducing the II
over time.
6. RESULTS OF WELL ALLOCATION AND TEST EVALUATION (RULE 11 E)
Midnight Sun wells are tested using the E -Pad test separator, and Midnight Sun production is
processed through the GC -1 facility. Midnight Sun production allocation has been performed
according to the PBU Western Satellite Production Metering Plan for the report period.
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7. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND REVIEW OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT (RULE 11 F & G)
Development plans for the Midnight Sun Oil Pool are set forth in the Twelfth Plan of
Development for the Midnight Sun Participating Area. Well E-102, located to the south of Well E-
100, was planned as an injection well that would undergo a pre -production period. Well E-102
has been utilized as a producer to date and has been converted to a permanent producer. Well
E-103, located to the southwest of Well E-100, was originally drilled as an up -dip production well.
Due to an apparent conduit to the overlying gas cap, Well E-103 was shut-in shortly after being
placed on production due to excessive gas production. Well E-103 was converted to water
injection service during 2003. Well E-104, drilled in the northwest corner of the field, was drilled
as an additional injector well. At this time, no further development drilling is planned for the
Midnight Sun Oil Pool.
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TABLE 1: MIDNIGHT SUN MONTHLY PRODUCTION, INJECTION, VOIDAGE BALANCE SUMMARY
Date
Oil Prod
(stb)
Water
Prod
(stb)
Total
Gas
Prod
(Mscf)
Produced
Lift Gas
(MSCf)
Water Inj
(stb)
Cum Oil
(stb)
Cum Gas
(Mscf)
Cum Gas less
Prod Lift Gas
(Mscf)
Net Reservoir
Voida a (rb)
7/12
19.274
254.837
96,109
78.708
452,104
19,313,547
61,195.153
55.226,967
-166,685
8/12
0
0
0
-
453,065
19,313,547
61.195,153
55,219,339
-471,188
9/12
18,053
186.258
89,963
60.258
439,365
19,331,600
61,285,116
55,249.044
-226,323
10/12
37,351
467.687
182,721
126.428
454,956
19,368,951
61,467,837
55,305.337
83,223
11/12
33.295
403.024
110,205
148,380
441,195
19,402,246
61,578,042
55,334,341
16,359
12/12
28.381
397.470
151.730
164,354
456,847
19,430,627
61.729.772
55,266,157
-28,271
1/13
35,243
463,704
132.298
166,336
457,808
19.465.870
61,862,070
55,251,584
46.927
2/13
32.037
418,060
48.665
167,643
414.330
19,497,907
61,910,735
55,214.793
40,994
3/13
36.652
466,262
194,019
116,872
459,637
19,534.559
62,104,754
55,178,669
99,614
4/13
35,250
440,437
196.997
114,504
445,725
19.569.809
62,301,751
55.261.162
83,914
5/13
33.258
406,970
121,320
115,644
461,528
19,603.067
62,423,071
55.267.614
-15,220
6/13
41.896
418.361
272,913
116.391
447,555
19,644.963
62,695,984
55,423.360
123,406
Assumptions for Production Table:
Oil Formation Volume Factor = 1.29 rb/stb
Water Formation Volume Factor = 1.03 rb/stb
Gas Formation Volume Factor = .79 rb/Mscf
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TABLE 2: RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1. Operator:
2. Address:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
P.O. Box 196612, 900 E Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3. Unit or Lease Name:
4. Feld and Pool:
5. Datum Reference:
6. Oil Gravity:
7. Gas Gravity:
Prudhoe Bay Unit
Prudhoe Bay Feld Mdni ht Sun
8050' TVDss
25-29
0.72
8. Well Name and
9. API Number
10. Type
11. AOGCC
12. Zone
13. Perforated
14. Final Test
15. Shut -In
16. Press.
17. B.H.
18. Depth
19. Final
20. Datum
21. Pressure
22. Pressure at
Number:
50>0(XXXXXXXXXX
See
Pool Code
Intervals
Date
Time, Hours
Surv. Type
Temp.
Tool T/DSS
Observed
NDSS (input)
Gradient, psi/ft.
Datum (cal)
NO DASHES
Instructions
Top - Bottom
(see
Pressure at
NDSS
instructions
Tool Depth
for codes).
E-101
5002922909
O
MOP
KUP
8080-8098,
7/10/12
192
SBHP
161
BDSD
3203
8050
0.44
3203
8116-8132
23. AN tests reported herein were made in accordance wIth the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of rry knowledge
Signature Eric Zoesch
Title Pad Ertl4ineer
Printed Name Eric ZDeech
Date July 24, 2013
7/12 — 6/13 MNS ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
2013 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
ORION PARTICIPATING AREA
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2012 -JUNE 30, 2013
7/12 - 6/13 ORION ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 3
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9A) ........ 3
3. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 9B) ................ 3
4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND
SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9C).......................................................................................... 5
5. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 9D) .................................................. 7
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 9E)................................................................................... 7
7. PROGRESS OF PLANS AND TESTS TO EXPAND THE PRODUCTIVE LIMITS OF THE POOL
(RULE 9F).................................................................................................................................. 8
8. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT
BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET PRODUCERS (RULE 9G) ........................................................ 9
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Orion production and injection history ...................... ...........,,10
Figure2: Orion voidage history .......................... ...... ...................... .................................................. 10
Figure 3: Orion pressures at datum...................................................................................................15
Figure 4: Orion pressures in map view............................................................................................16
Table 1: Orion monthly production and injection summary ...............:...................................................11
Table 2: Orion pressure survey detail ....................................
Table 3: Injection and production profiles ................................... ....................... ,............................... 17
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2013 ORION OIL POOL ANNUAL RESERVOIR REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report is being submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission in accordance with Rule 9 of Conservation Order 50513, and covers the period from
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS fRULE 9A)
Monthly production and surface injection volumes from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, as well as
cumulative volumes and voidage are summarized in Table 1. Figures 1 and 2 graphically depict
this information since field start-up.
3. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 913)
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 5 of Conservation Order
50513. A summary of valid pressure surveys obtained during the reporting period is shown in Table
2 in form 10-412 format (3 pages). A shut in time of "na" is used for intervals with no prior
injection or production. This data was acquired from open -hole formation tester surveys (RFT or
MDT), extrapolated surface pressures (EXTR1), static bottom hole pressure surveys (SBHP), and
pressures from permanent downhole gauges installed in new wells. Figure 3 illustrates valid Orion
pressure data acquired since field inception, while Figure 4 shows a map of the pressures
acquired during this report period interpolated to the Pool datum of 4400 ft TVDss (true vertical
depth subsea).
Acquiring representative regional average pressures continues to be a challenge in Orion wells
due to the physical characteristics of viscous oil, multiple sand targets, and multilateral producer
wellbores which present a paradigm shift from typical data acquisition in light -oil reservoirs.
Pressure gradients around producers and injectors are very shallow due to the low mobility of
viscous oil which results in very slow build-up and fall-off of pressures. Obtaining representative
reservoir pressures is further complicated by significant differences in rock and oil properties
between sands in the same wellbore, and as a result, productivity (and average sand pressure)
varies dramatically between sands. Multilateral producers experience cross-flow between laterals
completed in different sands and uneven zonal recharge during shut-in.
Injectors also suffer from slow bleed -off rates. Most injectors now incorporate check valves in
the waterflood regulators to limit cross flow, but cross flow can still occur where these are not
present or not holding. These phenomena combine to make the quality of pressure transient
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analysis (PTA) questionable, and therefore, extrapolating a representative average reservoir
pressure from pressure build up (PBU) data is difficult. In order to mitigate these concerns, single
point pressure surveys are obtained whenever possible after a well has been shut-in for several
weeks or months to allow maximum build-up or fall-off. Even after a long shut-in time, wells
show build or fall-off rates of several psi per day.
Whenever possible, by -zone initial pressures are being obtained with MDTs in new producers, or
via downhole gauges in new or existing injectors. Injector data is becoming increasingly
important as the flood matures. Once development is completed, this becomes the only
practical way to collect pressure data on a zonal basis.
Most Orion pressures remain in the range of — 1700 to 2200 psi, but low pressures in Orion
Polygon 2 and Polygon 2A continue to be a cause of concern. Several producers in Polygon 2 and
Polygon 2A remained choked over the report period to control voidage. However, cumulative
Polygon 2 VRR has stabilized and static bottom -hole pressure data collected in V -214i and V-2161
have shown relatively constant or increasing reservoir pressure compared to previous pressure
surveys taken within Polygon 2.
In Polygon 2A and as reported previously, 1200 psi was observed in the OA sand of L -222i upon
completion. Low pressure in this well is thought to be due to the influence of L-204. Due to the
narrow size of the L-204 fault block, there is insufficient space to place sufficient injectors to
provide full injection support. Fault bounded producer L-204 has shown low pressures around
1100 psi. As described last year, injection in the L-222 OA sand was initiated with a small
waterflood regulator, with the intention of increasing water volume after a pressure "bulb" has
been established. Injection was established in April 2011, but the OA sand suffered from
waterflood regulator plugging in March 2012, and the remainder of the sands plugged off in June
2012. Injection resumed after the waterflood regulator valves were changed -out in January 2013.
Updated OA pressures will be observed during the next shut-in period.
In Polygon 1A, L-2231 was completed as an injector downdip of L-203 but injection has been
delayed due to mechanical issues. These include both difficulty running waterflood regulators,
and TxIA communication per the AOGCC notification of 5/22/11. Current depletion in L -223i
varies from 100 psi in the OBd sand to +20 psi in the OBa sand. Offset producers L-203 and L-
250 were shut-in in September 2011 for sanding and an aquifer MBE respectively, but producer L-
202 remains at solution GOR.
Producer L-200 in Polygon 1 was offline and producer L-205 in Polygon 5S was online for 33 days
in this reporting period. Neither Polygon 1 or Polygon 5S show depletion from these producing
periods in offset injectors with installed real-time downhole pressure gauges or the producers
own commingled downhole pressure gauges.
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4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND
SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9C)
Production Log:
No production logs were run during this reporting year. Prior production profiles have frequently
been adversely affected by well slugging. Future production profile candidates will be evaluated
on a case by case basis.
Iniection Logs:
Seven injection profile logs were run during the report period, and are listed in Table 3. Profiles
are run to quality check water flood regulator valve performance while in water service, or to
determine the distribution of miscible injectant between zones.
Red Dye Testing:
A technique for diagnosing matrix bypass events (MBE's) using injection of red dye in offset
injectors has been adapted for use in the Polaris and Orion reservoirs. Due to the high injector to
producer ratio of these developments, it is necessary to use oilfield brines as "tracers" to
determine which of several offset injectors is the source of the MBE. Because waterflood
regulators limit the volume of water into any given sand, it is theoretically possible to have an
MBE in a producer without going to extremely high watercut.
Several red dye tests were performed during this reporting period. A red dye test was performed
in July 2012 on L-203 with offset injectors L-21 5i, L-2161, L-21 7i and L-2191 to try to determine the
source of high WC in L-203. No red dye was observed and no high tracer samples were analyzed.
Red dye testing was performed on V-204 with V-213i, V-217i, V-2221 and V-225i. Again, no red dye
was observed and no evidence of tracer samples. The last test was performed on L-201 with L-
222i. The test was intentionally run twice as the first test was done with two zones plugged and
the second test was run with all zones open. When L-222i was drilled, the OBa pressure was low
and remains low based on SBHP data. This test was run to check that low pressure was not a
possible MBE conduit. Results indicate no MBE is present.
Interference Testing:
V-213i/V-204 test. A pressure response in injector V-2131 to production in V-204 was observed in
September 2012. V-2131 was shut-in in July 2012, and had zonal side-pocket mandrel pressure
gauges installed for three months. In September 2012, V-204 was shut-in for an interference test
with injector V-2171. No response was seen in V-2171, but a rapid response was seen in V-2131.
The time delay of the pressure response was less than four hours and indicates an MBE exists
between the two wells.
V-217i/V-204 test. In September 2012, producer V-204 was shut-in to test for a pressure
response in injector V-217i, but no response was seen.
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Interference Testing on Pre -Existing MBE's:
No new interference tests were performed on pre-existing MBE's during this report period
Comminaled iniector monitorina:
All commingled injection wells have dummy waterflood regulator valves installed across the
Schrader Bluff interval as of April 2012. There are no further plans for commingled injection due
to potential MBE risk.
Geochemical Finaerprintin
This technique has been in use since 1999 in the North Slope viscous oil developments, and has
shown promise in obtaining snapshot relative oil flow splits from individual sands. This data is
useful in gauging zonal well performance, identifying problem laterals, and providing a basis by
which to optimize offset injection. Wellhead oil samples are taken on roughly a quarterly basis, or
as well performance changes. Results to date are mixed with reasonable allocations in some
wells, but questionable data in others. Work is ongoing to gather additional baseline oil samples,
and improve analysis techniques to improve data value.
Well fluids sampling:
A well fluids sampling program is ongoing to gather high quality and high frequency surveillance
data: (1) Uncontaminated wellhead samples are obtained monthly to quarterly on each producer,
and tested for API, viscosity, WC, and sand quantity. This data helps track changes in production
from different sands, waterflood or MI response, and sanding tendencies. A portion of these
samples is later used for geochemical production allocation analysis. (2) Wellhead samples are
analyzed quarterly for water properties to identify changes between formation water production
and waterflood breakthrough. This data is also useful for identifying matrix bypass events (MBE)
because produced water will have similar properties as injected water. (3) A produced water
supply sample is analyzed quarterly to serve as a baseline for analysis of well production samples.
(4) Gas sampling is done monthly or quarterly depending on WAG activity in the polygon to
establish gas GC signatures and track returned miscible injectant (MI).
Real-time Downhole Pressure Gauges in Injectors:
Monitoring of individual zonal pressures is continuing on all injectors with downhole gauges
installed. Real-time data has confirmed offtake from offset producers, formation and healing of
MBE's, pressure transmission across the OWC, and helped tremendously in identifying
underperforming injection regulators. The current Orion injector basis of design calls for pressure
gauge installation in all future injectors.
Well Testing Improvements:
In an effort to improve well test quality, multiphase meters were installed in the test header lines
at L -pad and V -Pad in April 2010. During past reporting periods, tests were conducted to establish
repeatability, accuracy and viability of the multiphase system. In the fall of 2012, the V pad
multiphase meter was commissioned for permanent use. Troubleshooting of the L pad
multiphase metering system is ongoing.
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5. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 9D
Orion production allocation is performed in accordance with the PBU Western Satellite Production
Metering Plan, subject to ongoing review and approved changes. Allocation relies on performance
curves to determine the daily theoretical production from each well. The GC -2 allocation factor is
applied to adjust production on a monthly basis. A minimum of one well test per month is used to
check the performance curves, and to verify system performance, with more frequent testing
during new well start-up and after significant wellwork.
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 9E)
Enhanced Recovery Projects:
Water flooding began in Orion in December 2003. Initial pattern development on L and V pads is
essentially complete. Downhole flow regulators are being employed to balance the flood.
A minimum rate of 500 BWPD has been implemented in new waterflood regulator designs to
minimize trouble with well freezing. Wherever this rate might result in an excessive VRR, as is
the case for injectors downdip of V-205, the injectors are cycled.
Injection at low rates is underway in severely depleted zones such as the OA of L-2221, and also
depleted zones where MBEs are thought to have healed.
Commission approval for implementing an enhanced oil recovery project using Prudhoe Bay
miscible injectant was granted on April 28, 2006 through C.O. 505A. Miscible injection started in
L -213i in October, 2006, in the high quality oil of up dip Polygon 2. Initial response to large
volume MI slugs in up dip producers was encouraging. Injection in late 2008 was concentrated
in wells in down dip Polygon 2 to test for response in lower quality oil. However, hydrate
problems were encountered in conjunction with returned MI in down dip producer V-205. The
current MI strategy is to inject shorter MI slugs to improve MI efficiency, and also to inject MI in
additional wells. The MI flood is currently implemented in most polygons in Orion.
Reservoir Management Summary:
The objective of the Orion reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development
and depletion to maximize ultimate recovery consistent with prudent oil field engineering
practices. Key to this is balancing voidage to maintain average reservoir pressure. One aspect of
the strategy is to control the waterflood sweep primarily with the injector through the downhole
regulator valves. Learnings over the last few years reveal the dramatic differences in productivity
and oil mobility between sands, which have led to changes in completion designs and operational
strategies. The emergence of Matrix Bypass Events (MBEs) has further highlighted the
complexity of this reservoir, and the importance of maintaining a dynamic depletion strategy while
incorporating changes as new data becomes available.
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Depletion Strate
The application of multi -lateral technology in Orion has provided wells with up to six individual legs
("hexa -lateral"), >27K ft of high -angle footage (27,743' drilled; 24,871' completed with slotted
liner), and >17K ft of net pay (17,215' in the L-201 Quad -lateral). Good oil quality in some wells
and extensive sand exposure has combined to deliver choked production capacity in excess of
7000 bopd. With this prolific production, comes the reservoir management challenge of replacing
reservoir energy in Orion's fault -bounded polygons. In early 2005, the Orion depletion strategy
was changed to compensate for these prolific producers. Production was choked in some new
wells to 2500 bopd which could be more easily supported by injection. The drilling of infill
injectors was accelerated to earlier in a pattern's life. Ongoing performance monitoring and
reservoir modeling will guide future rate adjustments on producers and injectors, as well as
determine the need for additional injection support.
As the flood matures, surveillance and flood management become increasingly important in
optimizing flood performance and recovery. Frequent pattern reviews are performed on all flood
patterns to ensure effective flood management.
Matrix Bypass Events (MBE):
As described in prior Reservoir Reports, the phenomenon of premature water breakthrough
between producer and a water source (usually an injector) challenges the North Slope viscous oil
developments. These events appear to have a multitude of probable causes: faults, fractures,
matrix short-circuit through high perm streaks, and what is believed to be the creation of tunnels
or "worm holes" due to sand production from the lower -pressured producer to the higher -
pressured water source.
A new MBE from producer V-204 to injector V-2131 was found as of September 2012 based on
interference testing between the two wells. The interference test showed a strong connection
between V-204 and V-2131, and a red -dye test was performed for confirmation. Due to insufficient
sampling duration, the red -dye test was inconclusive and another test is planned for the next
reporting period.
7. PROGRESS OF PLANS AND TESTS TO EXPAND THE PRODUCTIVE LIMITS OF THE POOL
RULE 9F
New Sands:
As mentioned in previous reports, Orion includes three wells with slotted liner completions in the
N -sand; L-203, L-205, and V-207. During the report period, V-207 plugged off, but was returned to
production with a coiled tubing fill cleanout.
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8. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT
BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET PRODUCERS (RULE 9G)
During the report period, no new MI responses were observed. An MI response is indicated by
an increase in GOR in conjunction with a reduction in the producing ratio of C1 (methane) to C3
(propane). To date in the life of the field, MI response has been seen in the following producers:
L-201, V-202, V-203, V-204, V-205, and V-207.
Recent Development Work:
There has been no development drilling during the report period.
Future Development Plans:
Future development options for Orion will be discussed in the POD report.
7/12 — 6/13 ORION ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
FIGURE 1: ORION PRODUCTION AND INJECTION HISTORY
FIGURE 2: ORION VOIDAGE HISTORY
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45,000,000-
40,000,000.
35,000,000.
30,000,000
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rn
E 20,000,000
G7 15,000,000
10,000,()00.
5,000,000.
-Oil Prod Cum
-Water Int Cum
-Total InI Cum (Water+Ml)
Net Voldage Cum
- Monthly VRR
t Lifetime Cum VRR y r
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06
04
02
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ON N N N O OW 0
0 0 0 O O � � —— N N N N M M
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M f0 W N M co m N M 0 O) N M t0 W N M f0 QI N M f0 W N M tD O) N M (D W N M 0
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-Oil Prod Cum
-Water Int Cum
-Total InI Cum (Water+Ml)
Net Voldage Cum
- Monthly VRR
t Lifetime Cum VRR y r
I
I
!t
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1 !
1
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t
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20
18
16
14
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10>
08>
06
04
02
0 00
ON N N N O OW 0
0 0 0 O O � � —— N N N N M M
0 0O O0$ 0 0 0 O O O O 0 O 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 08 0 00 8 0 0
0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
M f0 W N M co m N M 0 O) N M t0 W N M f0 QI N M f0 W N M tD O) N M (D W N M 0
7/12-6/13 ORION ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
TABLE 1: ORION MONTHLY PRODUCTION AND INJECTION SUMMARY
Report
Date
Oil Prod
STB
Gas Prod
MSCF
Water Prod
STB
Water Inj
STB
MI Inj
MSCF
Oil Prod
Cum
STB
Gas Prod
Cum
MSCF
Water Prod
Cum
STB
Water Inj
Cum
STB
Cum Total Inj
(MI+Water)
RB
Net Res
Voidage
RVB
Net
Voidage
Cum
RVB
Monthly
VRR
RVB/RVB
Jul -12
209,531.
129,935.
122,711.
520,718.
39,920.
26,217,616
25,325,474
5,461,296
29,202,967
37,413,775
-166,470
4,534,247
1.43
Aug -12
154,972.
106,965.
110,698.
410,738.
78,668.
26,372,588
25,432,439
5,571,994
29,613,705
37,875,034
-153,944
4,380,303
1.50
Sep -12
107,997.
64,145.
73,042.
308,766.
•
64,429.
26,480,585
25,496,584
5,645,036
29,922,471
38,224,901
0
4,380,303
1.70
Oct -12
168,028.
100,779.
112,494.
299,559.
,
244,146.
26,648,613
25,597,363
5,757,530
30,222,030
38,671,502
-126,455
4,253,848
1.39
Nov -12
169,992.
128,758.
127,476.
215,234.
,
355,602.
26,818,605
25,726,121
5,885,006
30,437,264
39,098,693
-79,881
4,173,968
1.23
Dec -12
175,204.
135,217.
115,714.
282,633. ,
432,406.
26,993,809
25,861,338
6,000,720
30,719,897
39,639,272
-197,545
3,976,422
1.58
Jan -13
199,018.
202,207.
121,643.
309,936.
,
363,076.
27,192,827
26,063,545
6,122,363
31,029,833
40,166,522
-121,946
3,854,477
1.30
Feb -13
187,071.
223,565.
116,382.
287,857.
,
352,744.
27,379,898
26,287,110
6,238,745
31,317,690
40,665,377
-96,056
3,758,421
1.24
Mar -13
221,190.
245,440.
129,443.
320,275. ,
303,018.
27,601,088
26,532,550
6,368,188
31,637,965
41,167,635
-45,393
3,713,028
1.10
Apr -13
211,353.
217,885.
131,765.
292,320.
321,731.
27,812,441
26,750,435
6,499,953
31,930,285
41,652,700
-50,175
3,662,853
1.12
May -13
270,612.
271,197.
180,010.
314,656.
•
229,844.
28,083,053
27,021,632
6,679,963
32,244,941
42,106,110
110,237
3,773,090
0.80
Jurr13
259,457,
231.565.
141.753.
319.711,
151,259.
28.342,510
27253,198
6.821 r716
32,564,652
42,518,261
80,331
3,853,421
0.84
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TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 1/3
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1. Operator:
2 Address:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
P.O. Box 196612, 900 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3. Unit or Lease Name:
4. Field and Pool:
5. Datum Reference:
6. Oil Gravity:
I
7. Gas Gravity:
1
Prudhoe Bay Unit
Prudhoe Bay Field, Orion Oil Pool
4400TVDss
1
07
a. Well Name and
9 API Number
10. Type
11 AOGCC
12. Zone
13. Perforated Intervals 14. Final Test
15. Shut -h
16. Press,
17. B H
18Depth
19, Final
20. Datum
21 Pressure 22. Pressure at
Number:
50xxxxxxxxxxxx
See
Pool Code
Top - Bottom TV DSS Date
Time, Hours
Surv, Type
Temp.
ToollVDSS
Observed
TVDSS(input)
Gradient,psi/tt. Datum (cal)
NO DASHES
Instructions
(see
Pressure at
instructions
Tool Depth
for codes)
4277-4147,4331-4189,
L-200
50029231910000
0
640135
OBa+OBb+OBd
4135-4287 6/3012013
9624
1 SBHP
53
4142
1891
4400
0.40 1995
4267-4290,4444-4462,
Nb+08a+OBc+
4542-4598,4608-4664,
L-203
50029234160000
0
640135
OBd
4672-4698.4630-4682 11/27/2012
936
SBHP
WA
4194
1 1382
4400
041 1467
4514-4640,4555-4695.
OA+OBa+OBb+O
4438-4578,4393-4539,
L-204
50029233140000
0
640135
Bc+OBd
4432-4475 6/30/2013
1 10824
SBHP
1 48
4204
1105
4400
0,15 1134
4015-4038,4154-4190,
N1b+OA+OBa+
4214-4248,4267-4294,
L-205
50029233880000
0
640135
OB1b+OBc+OBd
4324-4393,4383-4406 11/25/2012
2328
SBHP
30
3028
1251
4400
0.41 1 1814
4337-4353,4201-4291,
L-250
50029232810000
0
640135
N1b+OA
4191-4268 6/30/2013
5208
SBHP
53
4123
1 1797
4400
0.41 1911
L-216
50029232060000
WI
640135
Nb
4217-4249 4/13/2013
8808
SBHP
85
4264
1921
4400
0.44 1981
L-216
50029232060000
WI
640135
OA
4340-4378 4/15/2013
8856
1 SBHP
91
4444
1732
4400
0.44 1752
L-216
50029232060000
WI
640135
OB1b+OBc
4403-4436,4450-4467 4/14/2013
Ba32
SBHP
89
4552
1899
4400
0.44 1966
L-216
50029232060000
WI
640135
OBd
4556-4612 4/15/2013
8856
SBHP
90
4601
1800
4400
0,44 1886
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
OA
4413-4445 6/30/2013
8160
SBHP
84
4362
1958
4400
0.44 1975
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
OBa
4480-4492 6/30/2013
8160
SBHP
NIA
1 4470
1962
4400
0.44 1931
4661-4665,4669-4672,
4676-4679,4683-4685,
4688-4690,4691-4692,
4693-4693,4762-4691,
4691-4690,4689-4688,
4687-4686,4686-4686,
4686-4687,4689-4690,
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
OBd oil
4691-4692 6/30/2013
8160
SBHP
88
4652
1912
4400 1
0.44 1801
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
OBd (water)
4756-4758 6/30/2013
8160
SBHP
N/A
4695
2067
4400
044 1937
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Nb
4116-4136 6/30/2013
24360
SBHP
82
4052
1867
4400
0.44 2020
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OA
4250-4291 6/30/2013
24360
SBHP
87
4203
1953
4400
0.44 2040
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OBa
4318-4347 6/30/2013
24360
SBHP
90
4308
2112
4400
0.44 2152
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OBb/OBc
4360-4377.4414-4431 6/30/2013
24360
SBHP
91
4362
2066
4400
0.44 2083
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OBd
4466-4511 6/30/2013
24360
SBHP
90
4457
2010
4400
0.44 1985
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Nb
4090-4105 6/30/2013
5760
SBHP
84
4038
1903
4400
0.44 2062
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
OA
4222-4258 6/30/2013
5760
SBHP
87
4176
1952
4400
0.44 2051
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
OBa
4285-4316 6/30/2013
5760
SBHP
90
4276
2082
4400
0.44 2137
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
OB1b+OBc
4329-4343,4382-4401 6/30/2013
5760
SBHP
90
4329
2021
4400
0.44 2052
L-221
50029233850000
1 WAG
640135
OBd
1
1 4433-4481 6/30/2013
5760
SBHP
92
4426
1988
4400
0.44 1977
12
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TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 2/3
13
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1. Operator:
BP Ex oration Alaska Inc.
2 Address:
P.O. Box 196612, 900 E
Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3, Unit or Lease Name:
Prudhoe Bav Unit
4. Field and Pool:
Prudhoe Bay Field. Orion
Oil Pool
5. Datum Reference:
4400 TVDss
6. Oil Gravity:
15-23
7. Gas
0.7
Gravity:
8 Well Name and
Number:
9. AR Number
50XXXXXXXXXXXX
NO DASHES
10. Type
See
Instructions
11. AOGCC
Pool Code
12, Zone
13. Perforated Intervals
Top - Bottom NDSS
14. Final Test
Date
15. Shut -h
Time, Hours
16. Press.
Sury Type
(see
instructions
for codes)
17. B.H
Terrp.
18. Depth
Tool NDSS
19. Final
Observed
Pressure at
Tool Depth
20. Datum
TVDSS (input)
21. Pressure
Gradient, psilft.
22. Pressure at
Datum (cal)
L-222
50029234200000
WI
640135
OA
4307-4347
11/25/2012
6696
SBHP
86
4266
1246
4400
044
1296
L-222
50029234200000
WI
640135
OBa
4378-4412
5/22/2013
2424
SBHP
85
4370
1644
4400
0.44
1657
L-222
50029234200000
WI
640135
OBb+OBc
4427-4435.4466-4482
5/22/2013
2424
SBHP
86
4433
1823
4400
0.44
1808
L-222
50029234200000
WI
640135
OBd
4521-4571
11/25/2012
10512
SBHP
93
4514
1792.0
4400
0.44
1742
L-223
50029234150000
WI
640135
Nb
4377-4396
6/30/2013
30624
SBHP
85
4339
1964
4400
0,44
1991
L-223
50029234150000
WI
640135
OA
4502-4538
6/30/2013
30624
SBHP
88
4477
1998.0
4400
0.44
1964
L-223
50029234150000
WI
640135
OBa
4567-4599
6/30/2013
30624
SBHP
90
4560
2008
4400
0.44
1938
L-223
50029234150000
WI
640135
OBC
4667-4686
6/30/2013
30624
SBHP
92
4642
2031
4400
0.44
1925
L-223
50029234150000
WI
640135
OBd
4717-4765
6/30/2013
30624
SBHP
93
4714
2060
4400
0.44
1922
V-203
50029232850000
O
650135
OA+OBa+
OBb+OBc+O13d
4249-4274,4306-4331,
4342-4365,4397-4426,
4455-4486
9/15/2012
168
SBHP
65
4125
1181
4400
0.38
1286
V-205
50029233800000
0
640135
OA+OBa+OBd
4392-4459,4444-4521.
4579-4623
3/14/2013
2808
SBHP
WA
4269
2203
4400
0.41
2257
V-207
50029233900000
0
640135
Nb+OBa+OBb+O
Bd+Obe
4428-4452,4628-4653,
4654-4695,4775-4821,
4823-4861
9/27/2012
1488
SBHP
33
4423
2029
4400
0.41
2020
V-213
50029232130000
WAG
640135
OA
6582-6627
10/1/2012
1560
SBHP
85
4436
1362
4400
0.44
1346
V-213
50029232130000
WAG
640135
OBa+013b
6667-6702,6717-6742
8x712012
200
SBHP
88
4530
1344
4400
0.44
1287
V-213
50029232130000
WAG
640135
Obd
6862-6937
10/6/2012
1632
SBHP
89
4588
1834
4400
0.44
1751
V-214
50029232750000
WAG
640135
OBa+OBb
4334-4360,4376-4393
9/5/2012
334
SBHP
102
4379
1690
4400
0.44
1699
V-214
50029232750000
WAG
640135
OBc
4431-4444
9/5/2012
331
SBHP
99
4446
1641
4400
0.44
1621
V-214
50029232750000
WAG
640135
OBd
4480-4527
9/5/2012
327
SBHP
100
4504
1832
4400
0.44
1786
V-215
50029233510000
WAG
640135
OA
4370-4404
10/21/2012
9840
SBHP
79
4347
1967
4400
0.44
1990
V-216
50029232160000
WAG
640135
OA
4350-4387
8/18/2012
315
SBHP
83
4366
1790
1 4400
0.44
1805
V-216
50029232160000
WAG
640135
OBa+OBb
4417-4441.4458-4474
8/18/2012
406
SBHP
83
4442
1489
4400
0.44
1471
V-216
50029232160000
WAG
640135
Obd
4564-4611
8/18/2012
393
SBHP
85
4504
1960
4400
0.44
1914
V-217
50029233340000
WAG
640135
OA
4349-4387
3/2112013
1728
SBHP
WA
4341
1676
4400
0.44
1702
V-217
50029233340000
WAG
640135
OBa+OBb
4416-4443,4456-4472
3/21/2013
1726
SBHP
83
4422
1735
4400
0.44
1725
V-217
50029233340000
WAG
640135
OBd
4562-4610
3/21/2013
1728
SBHP
WA
4551
1771
4400
0.44
1705
V-218
50029233500000
WAG
640135
OBa+OBb
4520-4550,4563-4576
11/27/2012
9360
SBHP
83
4515 1
1815
4400
0.44
1764
V-218
50029233500000
WAG
640135
OBd
1 4662-4703
11/27/2012
9360
SBHP
WA
4653
1886
4400
0.44
1775
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
Nb
4434-4450
6/3012013
1 259
1 SBHP 1
87
4416
1547
4400
0.44
1540
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
OBa
4626-4654
6/3012013
259
SBHP
87
4613
1910
4400
0.44
1816
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
OBb
4667-4680
6/30/2013
259
1
SBHP
86
4665
2262
4400
0.44
2145
V 219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
OBd+OBe
4769-4810,4842-4866
6/3012013
259
1 SBHP
91
1 4752
2255
4400
0.44
2100
13
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TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 3/3
14
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1. Operator:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
2. Address:
P.O. Box 196612, 900 E
Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3. Unit or Lease Name:
Prudhoe Bay Unit
4 Field and Pool:
Prudhoe Bay Field, Orion
Oil Pool
5. Datum Reference:
4400 T/Dss
6, Oil Gravity:
15-23
7. Gas
0.7
Gravity:
8 Well Name and
Number:
9. API Number
50XXXXXXXXXXXX
NO DASHES
10. Type
See
Instructions
11. AOGCC
Pool Code
12. Zone
13. Perforated Intervals
Top - Bottom TVDSS
14. Final Test
Date
15. Shut -In
Time, Hours
16. Press.
Surv. Type
(see
instructions
for codes)
17. B.H.
Temp.
18. Depth
Tool TV DSS
19. Final
Observed
Pressure at
Tool Depth
20. Datum
TVDSS (input)
21. Pressure
Gradient, psi/ft.
22. Pressure at
Datum (cal)
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
Nb
4351-4367
9/17/2012
1728
SBHP
92
4328
1851
4400
0.44
1883
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
OA
4486-4525
11/27/2012
3432
SBHP
80
4465
2353
4400
1 0.44
2324
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
OBa
4554-4583
9/17/2012
1728 1
SBHP
94
4544
1948
4400
0.44
1885
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
OBb + OBc 4598-4616,4658-4678
9/17/2012
1728
SBHP
93
4597
1922
4400
0.44
1835
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
OBd
4710-4748
9/17/2012
2568
SBHP
95
4703
1463
4400
0,44
1330
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
OBe
4774-4793
9/17/2012
2568
SBHP
96
4775
1896
4400
0.44
1731
V-221
50029232460000
WAG
640135
OBa
4616-4643
9/9/2012
327
SBHP
92
4636
2034
4400
0.44
1930
V-221
50029232460000
WAG
640135
OBb
4661-4677
9/9/2012
327
SBHP
64
4679
1642
4400
1 0.44
1519
V-221
50029232460000
WAG
640135
OBd
4770-4810
9/9/2012
327
SBHP
86
4710
2449
4400
0.44
2313
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
OA
4419-4458
6/30/2013
20016
SBHP
83
4397
1770
4400
0.44
1771
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
OBa
4485-4513
6/30/2013
19944
SBHP
84
1 4471
1726
4400
0.44
1695
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
OBb
4528-4545
6/30/2013
18600
SBHP
86
4524
1842
4400
0.44
1787
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
OBd
4632-4674
6/30/2013
35640
SBHP
90
4616
1996
4400
0.44
1901
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
OA
4330-4365
6/30/2013
1992
SBHP
87
4281
1922
4400
0,44
1974
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
OBa
4394-4420
6/30/2013
1992
SBHP
94
4379
2090
4400
0.44
2099
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
OBb
4433-4453
6/30/2013
1992 1
SBHP
92
4432
2423
4400
0.44
2409
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
OBd
4531-4576
6/30/2013
1992
SBHP
89
4522
2139
4400
0.44
2085
V-227
50029234170000
WI
640135
NB
4449-4462
6/30/2013
18096
SBHP
88
4403
1977
4400
0.44
1976
V-227
50029234170000
WI
640135
OBa
4634-4662
6/30/2013
18096
SBHP
92
4596
1831
4400
0,44
1745
V-227
50029234170000
WI
640135 1
OBb
4676-4695
6/30/2013
31488
SBHP
91
4760
1984
4400
1 0.44
1826
V-227
50029234170000
WI
640135
OBd
4790-4836
6/30/201318096
SBHP
94
4673
1871
4400
0.44
1751
V-227
50029234170000
WI
640135
OBe
4854-4876
6/30/2013
18096
SBHP
95
4854
2120
4400
0.44
1920
23. All tests reported herein were made in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska Oil and Gas
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of ny knowledge.
Signature Carolyn Kirchner
Printed Name Carolyn Kirchner
Conservation
Commssion.
Title
Date
Production
August 15,
Enaineer
2013
14
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FIGURE 3: ORION PRESSURES AT DATUM
2500
L-200
Y 218
2300
`-2,2
L-211
V�205
•
218 L-221
2100
`-200
217Q
L.200
.225
Wp
.100L-117
•Q ♦
W-20
L-21 202}@50 V 1 V-214
2i�
LL --22
L L-275
L 721A18
L-216 08
73
7 'k�215
V.106200#�
*5 2�4♦
2
1900
-
+276L OS
d
V-216
v-212 •
♦ L-200
4 7'218 V-224
L-103fln
♦♦ ♦ ♦
22 0205 227
*2231.218
i
V-204
♦
♦ V-203
V-223
5
v,1700
.217♦
-t05
L,203
14 V.217
:
* 13%*217
L-222
CL
:222
4-229 ♦
V-222
V-;�E
J-205
1500 — • *- YXI W3
1300 r2D7
1100 2oa
01-01 01-02 01-03 01-04 12-04 12-05 12-06 12-07 12-08 12-09 12-10 12-11 12-12 12-13
Survey Date
15
7/12 — 6/13 PBU Orion Annual Reservoir Report
FIGURE 4: ORION PRESSURES IN MAP VIEW
Orion Field by
Last Static Pressure
7/12 to 6/13
L-203 L-223
L-200 • Notes:
L-25 6818 Fn uun" arr rnrmgw I n. , aro...... l
1 -h.k, DHA; SCHP 1IDT owl ffHYdik, rwm r
L-212PIY-1- yh,fevFnf rayl{� ,A.l
L-217
.-21 � -L,-216 D., I.", �._»>
L -21S
L-218 `ar A
A leas L-219
HfY• 1811•
L-202
L-222
26A L-21 0
L -214A ♦
L-201
181 0 1921 1
V-203' ., 4—
(0
L-221
L-205
q-220
N
1:24000
7,\
A - 4331 {
V-211. -2 - 4-21
• 105 !
V-211 V-2
V 222♦
1♦ V-212 VZ1
V-225
V423
15
16
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TABLE 3: INJECTION AND PRODUCTION PROFILES
Well
Survey Date
Survey Type
Zones
Total Flow Splits
Comments
V-225
8/26/12
IPROF
OA
23%
Water IPROF
OBa 26%
OBb 22%
OBc 0%
OBd 29%
V-224
12/2/12
IPROF
Nb
33%
Water IPROF
OBa 27%
OBb 10%
OBd 30%
OBe 0%
V-225
2/15/13
IPROF
OA
25%
Water IPROF
OBa 36%
OBb 7%
OBc 0%
OBd 32%
V-212
1/2/13
IPROF
OA
17%
MI IPROF
OBa+OBb 28%
OBd 55%
L-210
6/30/13
IPROF
OA
1 %
M I IPROF
OBa 64%
OBb 3%
OBd 32%
V-211
12/30/12
IPROF
OA
59%
Water IPROF
OBa+OBb 30%
OBc 7%
OBd 4%
V-216
2/10/13
IPROF
OA
40%
MI IPROF
OBa+OBb 0%
OBd 60%
17
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2013 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
POLARIS PARTICIPATING AREA
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2012 -JUNE 30, 2013
7/12 - 6/13 POLARIS ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
CONTENTS
1 . INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................3
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9A) ............................3
3. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 9B) ..................................3
4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND SPECIAL
MONITORING(RULE 9C)................................................................................................................5
5. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 9D)................................................................6
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY(RULE 9E)....................................................................................................................6
7. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET
PRODUCERS(RULE 9F).................................................................................................................7
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Polaris production and injection history .............................................................................10
Figure2: Polaris voidage history .......................................................................................................10
Figure 3: Polaris pressure at datum ............................ .............. ............. ,............. .................. ......... ..12
Figure 4: Polaris pressures in map view..............................................................................................13
Table 1: Polaris monthly production and injection summary .....................................................................9
Table 2: Polaris pressure survey detail.....................................................................::....................:..11
2
7/12 — 6/13 POLARIS ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2013 POLARIS OIL POOL ANNUAL RESERVOIR REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report is being submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission in accordance with Rule 9 of Conservation Order 484A, and covers the period from
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9A)
Monthly production and surface injection volumes from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, as well as
cumulative volumes and voidage are summarized in Table 1. Figures 1 and 2 graphically depict
this information since field start-up.
3. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 5 of Conservation Order
484A. A summary of valid pressure surveys obtained during the reporting period is shown in Table
2. This data was acquired from open hole formation tester surveys (MDT), static bottom hole
pressure surveys (SBHP), and from permanent downhole gauges installed in new wells. Figure 3
illustrates all valid Polaris pressure data acquired since field inception, while Figure 4 shows a map
of the pressures acquired during this report period at the Pool datum of 5000 ft TVDss (true
vertical depth subsea).
Acquiring representative regional average pressures continues to be a challenge in Polaris wells
due to the physical characteristics of viscous oil, three sand targets, and multilateral producer
wellbores which present a paradigm shift from typical data acquisition in light -oil reservoirs.
Pressure gradients around producers and injectors are very shallow due to the low mobility of
viscous oil which results in very slow build-up and fall-off of pressures. Obtaining representative
reservoir pressures is further complicated by significant differences in rock and oil properties
between sands in the same wellbore, and as a result, productivity (and average sand pressure)
varies dramatically between sands. Multilateral producers experience cross-flow between laterals
completed in different sands and uneven zonal recharge during shut-in.
Injectors also suffer from slow bleed -off rates during shut-in. Most injectors now incorporate
check valves in the waterflood regulators to limit cross flow, but cross flow can still occur where
these are not present or not holding. These phenomena combine to make the quality of pressure
transient analysis (PTA) very questionable, and therefore, extrapolating a representative average
reservoir pressure from pressure build up (PBU) data is very difficult. In order to mitigate these
concerns, single point pressure surveys are obtained whenever possible after a well has been
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shut-in for several weeks or months to allow maximum build-up or fall-off. Even after a long shut-
in time, wells show build or fall-off rates of several psi per day.
In light of these problems, significant effort is being made to obtain high-quality initial pre-injection
or pre -production pressure surveys relatively unaffected by pressure gradients applied to the
wellbore. Whenever possible, by -zone initial pressures are being obtained with MDTs in new
producers, or via downhole gauges in injectors. Injector data is expected to become increasingly
important as the flood matures. Once development is completed, this becomes the only practical
way to collect pressure data on a zonal basis.
An analysis of the recent pressure data by polyaon follows:
S -Pad North
This polygon contains shut-in production well, S-200, and low -rate jet pump producer, S-201. This
is the only Polaris polygon without injection support. Pressure surveys taken over the past few
years have shown little pressure change, which reflects minimal offtake from this area. The most
recent pressure measurement was 1952 psi on 6/14/13, which is close to the surveys taken in
2009 and 2010.
S -Pad South
Penta -lateral producer S -213A is supported by injectors S-2151, S-2171 and S-2181 in this polygon.
S -213A was put on production in 2005. S-2151 experienced a matrix bypass event (MBE) in early
2006 which created a "short circuit" to S -213A in the OBa sand, and therefore lost its utility as an
injector because it was merely cycling water. The well was worked over in 2007 to install a multi -
packer completion, thereby isolating each sand similar to the completions installed in new
injectors. With the multi -packer completion, injection in S -215i resumed in late 2007. S-215 OBa
injection resumed in November 2011 as the OBa sandface pressure continued to rise and the
MBE was thought to be inactive. Injection started in new injector S-2171 in early 2008, and the
pattern was completed with new injector S-21 Bi, with injection starting in January, 2010.
Many injectors now have individual sandface pressure gauges which permit zonal pressure
monitoring. Measured pressures are primarily in the range of 1700 psi to 2400 psi.
W -Pad North
This polygon contains producers W-200, W-201, W-202, W-204, W-205, and W-211, and injectors
W-2091, W-2121, W -213i, W -214i, W -215i, W-2161, W-2171, W -218i, W-2191, W -220i, W-221 i, and
W-2231. Measured pressures in this polygon primarily range from 1850 psi to 2400 psi depending
on the sand and the area. A majority of the North injectors where shut in for the 2010 - 2011
report period because of the W pad drilling campaign, causing a drop in VRR. The majority of
injection was brought online in September 2011 and VRR has recovered from the 2010 - 2011
reporting period's drop, refer to figure 2.
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W -Pad East
W-203 is the only producer in this polygon, supported by W -207i and W-2101. The only pressure
obtained in the polygon in the last year was 2637 psi in the OBc sand of W -21 0i. This is a typical
injection -induced high pressure region around an injector, but does not represent a polygon
average pressure due to the very slow pressure fall-off. Overall the pressure has remained
constant over the years with the consistent injection into the pattern.
4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND
SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9C)
Production & Infection Loagina
No production or injection surveys were run during the report period.
Geochemical Finaerprintina
This technique has been in use since 1999 in the North Slope viscous oil developments, and has
shown promise in obtaining a snapshot or relative oil flow splits from individual sands. This data is
useful in gauging zonal well performance, identifying problem laterals, and providing a basis by
which to optimize offset injection. Wellhead oil samples are taken on roughly a quarterly basis, or
as well performance changes. Results to date are mixed with reasonable allocations in some
wells, but questionable data in others. Work is ongoing to gather additional baseline oil samples,
and improve analysis techniques to improve data value.
Well fluids sampling
A well fluids sampling program is ongoing to gather high quality and frequency surveillance data:
(1) Uncontaminated wellhead samples are obtained monthly to quarterly on each producer, and
tested for API, viscosity, WC, and sand quantity. This data helps track changes in production from
different sands, waterflood or MI response, and sanding tendencies. A portion of these samples
are later used for geochemical production allocation analysis. (2) Wellhead samples are analyzed
quarterly for water properties to identify changes between formation water production and
waterflood breakthrough. This data is also useful for identifying matrix bypass events (MBE)
because produced water will have similar properties as injected water. (3) A produced water
supply sample is analyzed quarterly to serve as a baseline for analysis of well production samples.
(4) Gas sampling is done monthly or quarterly depending on WAG activity in the polygon to
establish gas GC signatures and track returned miscible injectant (MI).
Real-time Downhole Pressure Gauges in Injectors
Monitoring of individual zonal pressures is continuing on all injectors with downhole gauges
installed. Real-time data has confirmed offtake from offset producers, pressure transmission
across the OWC, and helped tremendously in identifying underperforming injection zones. The
current Polaris injector basis of design calls for individual zonal pressure gauge installation in all
future injectors.
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5. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 9D
Polaris production allocation is performed in accordance with the PBU Western Satellite
Production Metering Plan, subject to ongoing review and approved changes. Allocation relies on
performance curves to determine the daily theoretical production from each well. The GC -2
allocation factor is applied to adjust Polaris production on a daily basis. A minimum of one well
test per month is used to check the performance curves, and to verify system performance, with
more frequent testing during new well start-up and after significant wellwork.
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (RULE 9E)
Enhanced Recovery Proiects
Waterflood has been implemented in Polaris with 14 injectors at W -Pad, and 3 active injectors at
S -Pad. Almost all Polaris injectors utilize waterflood regulators to control the volume of water
going into each sand. This is done wherever the completions permit it.
MI breakthrough is indicated by an increase in GOR in conjunction with a reduction in the
producing ratio of C1 (methane) to C3 (propane). W-219 began injecting MI in November of 2012,
and was swapped back to water in April 2013. No offset producer has seen an MI response from
this slug. To date in the life of the field, W-204 and S -213A are the only producers to see an MI
response.
Reservoir Manaaement Summa
The objective of the Polaris reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development
and depletion to maximize ultimate recovery consistent with prudent oil field engineering
practices. One aspect of the strategy is to control the waterflood sweep primarily through the use
of downhole injection regulator valves.
Learnings over the last few years have revealed dramatic differences in productivity and oil
mobility between Schrader Bluff sands. These learnings have led to changes in completion
designs and operational strategies. The emergence of MBEs has further highlighted the
complexity of the Schrader Bluff reservoirs, and the importance of maintaining a dynamic depletion
strategy while incorporating changes as new data becomes available.
Ten producers were drilled in the S and W -Pad areas using various completion and stimulation
techniques, evolving into the current multilateral well design. These wells produced on primary
depletion, until waterflood was initiated in May 2003. The waterflood patterns are designed to
ensure pressure is maintained above bubble point pressure, and as close to original reservoir
pressure as possible. The W-200 pattern has shown a classical waterflood response over the last
few years through a significant reduction in GOR and increase in oil production.
Because of differences in rock and oil quality between the three main target sands, the Polaris
reservoir behaves like several different reservoirs connected in the same wellbore, and requires a
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much higher degree of control in the injectors and producers to properly manage voidage.
Substantial changes have been made to producer and injector designs to address this challenge. A
number of initiatives are underway to address the areas in Polaris that are suffering from
ineffective waterflood support:
■ Updating the infector completion desian
The completion design of PBU viscous oil injectors has evolved significantly during the last
eight years to include isolation packers between sands to accurately control injection into
each of the vastly different sands. Injection rate into each zone is controlled by downhole
flow regulators installed in mandrels adjacent to the target sand. The new completion
design also includes real-time downhole pressure gauges that read pressure adjacent to
each sand for better monitoring and diagnosis of injection into each zone. In 2009, the
downhole flow regulator design was updated with a check valve to prevent between zone
cross -flows during shut -downs and improve valve reliability. The last flowsleeves in
Polaris were replaced with waterflood regulators during the 2010 report period.
• Development
Areas under evaluation for near-term flood expansion and infill are described under
"Future Development Plans" below.
Matrix Bypass Events (MBE):
There have been no new MBEs in Polaris during this report period. As described in prior Reservoir
Reports, the phenomenon of premature water breakthrough between a producer and a water
source (usually an injector) challenges the North Slope viscous oil developments. These events
appear to have a multitude of probable causes: faults, fractures, matrix short-circuit through high
perm streaks, and what is believed to be the creation of tunnels or "worm holes" due to sand
production from the lower -pressured producer to the higher -pressured water source.
7. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT
BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET PRODUCERS (RULE 90
No new MI responses were seen during this report period. MI breakthrough is indicated by an
increase in GOR in conjunction with a reduction in the producing ratio of C1 (methane) to C3
(propane).
Recent Development Work:
No new wells were drilled during this report period.
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Future Development Plans:
Expansion of M and S pads to access resources of the northern part of Polaris continues in the
Appraise Stage. The M&S project has been integrated into the overall west end development
program being managed by BP's Global Projects Organization in order to better understand the
infrastructure and GC -2 fluid handling capacity requirements. Work will continue on evaluating
facility requirements and options for pad expansion, heat and infrastructure. This work will aid in
developing facility & drilling cost projections, and will help to understand viability of development
options.
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TABLE 1: POLARIS MONTHLY PRODUCTION AND INJECTION SUMMARY
Report
Oil Prod
Gas Prod
Water
Water Inj
MI Inj
Oil Prod
Gas Prod
Water Prod
Water Inj
Total Inj Cum
Net Res
Cum Net
Monthly
Date
Prod
Cum
Cum
Cum
Cum
(Water+Ml)
widage
Voidage
VRR
STB
MSCF
STB
STB
MSCF
STB
MSCF
STB
STB
RB
RVB
RVB
RVB/RVB
Jul -12
176,408
116,863
54,009
216,855
39,348
14,118,118.
13,515,755.
3,565,181.
13,932,783.
15,284,326
30,949
6,639,565
0.89
Aug -12
' 187,591
' 137,504
' 54,948
' 262,367
0
'14,305,709.'13,653,259.'3,620,129.
'14,195,150.
15,549,316
28,173
6,667,738
0.90
Sep -12
' 149,013
' 97,476
' 36,214
' 194,310
0
'14,454,722.'13,750,735.'3,656,343.
'14,389,460.
15,745,569
24,896
6,692,634
0.89
Oct -12
' 181,394
' 132,666
' 40,732
' 319,956
0
'14,636,116.'13,883,401.'3,697,075.
'14,709,416.
16,068,725
-52,308
5,640,326
1.99
Now12
' 145,315
' 102,865
' 37,266
`261,228
18,692
'14,781,431.'13,986,266.'3,734,341.
'14,970,644.
16,343,780
-54,622
6,585,704
1.25
Dec -12
' 127,679
' 55,527
' 46,686
`284,341
26,320
'14,909,110.'14,041,793.'3,781,027.
'15,254,985.
16,646,757
-107,723
6,477,982
1.55
Jan -13
' 142,108
' 69,033
' 46,629
' 232,108
25,809
'15,051,218.'14,110,826.'3,827,656.
'15,487,093.
16,896,671
-35,386
6,442,596
1.16
Feb -13
' 152,023
' 69,491
' 49,232
P'269,761
27,685
'15,203,241.'14,180,317.'3,876,888.
'15,756,854.
17,185,741
-61,795
6,380,801
1.27
Mar -13
' 173,875
' 93,559
' 55,340
`283,514
29,538
'15,377,116.'14,273,876.'3,932,228.
'16,040,368.
17,489,813
-40,053
6,340,748
1.15
Apr -13
' 147,906
' 85,266
' 43,876
' 264,156
28,741
'15,525,022.'14,359,142.'3,976,104.
`16,304,524.
17,773,855
-60,648
6,280,100
7.27
May -13
' 145,094
' 59,340
' 43,810
' 250,241
0
'15,670,116.'14,418,482.'4,019,914.
'16,554,765.
18,026,598
-41,544
6,238,556
1.20
Jun -13
' 125.581
' 43.227
' 44,522
' 237,723
0
'15,795,697.'14,461,709.'4,064,436.
'16,792,488.
18,266,699
-53,553
6,185,004
1.29
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FIGURE 1: POLARIS PRODUCTION AND INJECTION HISTORY
FIGURE 2: POLARIS VOIDAGE HISTORY
20,000,000
18,000,000
16,000,000
14,000,000
12, 000, 000
m
M 10,000,000
E8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
zo
18
1.6
14
1.2 _
10�
x
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0 0.0
4� 4� 4$ 4���
i > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
z z° - 3 z g z° g - 5 z 5 z 5 z° 3 z } z° z° 3 z z
Figure 2 — Polaris Voidage & Injection History
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-Oil Prod Cum, STB
—Total Inl Cum (Water+Ml), RVB
— -Ne[ Vadage Cu., RVB
Monthly VRR
—lifetime cum VRR
I I
II II
111
II I
I III
Illi I III it I
1
zo
18
1.6
14
1.2 _
10�
x
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0 0.0
4� 4� 4$ 4���
i > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
z z° - 3 z g z° g - 5 z 5 z 5 z° 3 z } z° z° 3 z z
Figure 2 — Polaris Voidage & Injection History
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TABLE 2: POLARIS PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE
REPORT
1. Operator:
2. Address:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
P.O. Box 196612,
900 E
Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3. Unit or Lease Nam:
4 Feld and Pool:
5. Datum
Reference:
6. Oil Gravity:
7. Gas
Gravity:
Prudhoe Bay Unit
Prudhoe
Bay Feld, Polaris
Oil Pool
5000 TV Dss
15-23
0.7
S. Well Name and
9. A PI Number
10. Type
11. AOGCC
12. Zone
13. Perforated Intervals
14, Final Test
15 Shut -In
16. Press.
17. B.H.
18 Depth
19. Final
20. Datum
21. Pressure
22. Pressure at
Number:
50XXXXXXXXXXXX
See
PoclOode
Top - Bottom TV DSS
Date
Time, Hours
Surv. Type
Temp.
Tool TV DSS
Observed
TVDSS(input)
Gradient,psi/ft.
Datum(caq
NO DASHES
Instructions
(see
Pressure at
instructions
Tool Depth
for codes)
S-201
50029229870000
0
64160
OA+OBa+OBb+OBd
49845067,5163-5170
6/20/2013
WA
D(RT1
WA
4984
1945
5000
0.44
1952
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
OA
4988-5002,5006-5016
6/15/2013
2376
SBHP
89
4975
2704
5000
0.44
2715
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
OBa
5032-5059
6/15/2013
6264
SBHP
WA
5022
1 1712
5000
0.44
1702
5066-5085,5119-5133
1
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
OBb+Obc
6/1512013
2376
SBHP
92
5067
2349
5000
044
2320
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
OBd
5169-5196
6/15/2013
4368
SBHP
WA
5151
1799
5000
0.44
1733
5-217
5002923362000D
WAG
64160
OA
I 4950-4989
10/5/2012
1779
SBHP
91
4921
2233
5000
0.44
2268
5-217
50029233620000
WAG
64160
OBa
f 5007-5023
10/5/2012
1779
SBHP
WA
5001
1646
5000
0.44
1646
5047-5066,5099-5115
S-217
50029233620000
WAG
64160
OBb+OBc
10/5/2012
1779
SBHP
90
5040
1669
5000
0.44
1651
S-217
50029233620000
WAG
64160
OBd
5151-5193
10/5/2012
1779
SBHP
WA
5147
1940
5000
0.44
1875
S-218
50029234140000
WAG
64160
OA
4997-5027
11/19/2012
1560
SBHP
93
4945
2215
5000
0.44
2239
S-218
50029234140000
WAG
64160
OBa
50435067
11/19/2012
1560
SBHP
69
5041
2250
5000
0.44
2232
5086-5105,5140-5151
S-218
50029234140000
WAG
64160
OBb+OBc
11/19/2012
1560
SBHP
90
5066
2269
5000
0.44
2231
S-218
50029234140000
WAG
64160
OBd
5185-5225
11/19/2012
1560
SBHP
93
5183
2311
5000
0.44
2230
4971-4989,4988-4968,
4983-4986,5055-5123,
5123-5134,5135-5119,
5161-5158,5123-5125,
W-202
50029233330000
0
64160
OBa+OBc+Obd
5140-5180.5180-5181
11/6/2012
240
SBHP
94
4917
1462
5000
041
1497
4973-4982,4984-5015,
5006-5015,5044-5051,
W-205
50029231650000
0
64160
Oba+OBc+OBd
5052-5092,5109-5159
1/28/2013
1248
SBHP
94
4875
1920
5000
0.41
1971
M210
50029233390000
Vul
64160
Nb
4697-4702
11/27/2012
48624
SBHP
85
4671
2153
5000
0.44
2298
W-210
50029233390000
Vvl
64160
OBc
4971-4997
5/10/2013
1194
PFO
87
4959
2619
5000
0.44
2637
W-213
50029233540000
VIA
64160
Nb
46934704
11/27/2012
46944
SBHP
101
4672
2112
5000
0.44
2256
W-223
50029234400000VN
64160
OBa
50355059
4/27/2013
4200
SBHP
80
4999
2315
5000
0.44
2315
W-223
50029234400000
Vvl
64160
OBC
5112-5143
4/27/2013
4200
SBHP
80
5090
2355
5000
0.44
2315
VV -223
50029234400000
Vvl
64160
OBd
51635208
4/27/2013
4200
SBHP
80
5169
2388
5000
0.44
2314
23. All tests reported
herein were made in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the
best of my know
ledge.
Signature
Qarolyn Kirchner
Title
Production
Enaineer
Printed Name Carolyn Kirchner
Date
August 15,
2013
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FIGURE 3: POLARIS PRESSURES AT DATUM
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2600
W-209
S-216
V1�209 ♦
♦
W-215 ♦
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♦
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♦
♦
S-217
♦ �`♦ 5-217
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B 218
2200
VV -211
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♦
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21
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♦
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W-200
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5-213
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W-202
:213
1400
1200
.
09-97 09-98 09-99
09-00 09-01
09-02
09-03
09-04 09-05 09-06 09-07 09-08 09-09
09-10 09-11 09-12 09-13
Survey Date
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FIGURE 4: POLARIS PRESSURES IN MAP VIEW
S 13A -218
\W-202
W-220 --
z
Polaris Field
ty
W-218
Last Static Pressure
W-217
7/12 to 6/13
1
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