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September 14, 2017
Hollis French, Chair
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7th Ave, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
RE: Prudhoe Bay Unit Satellite Pools
Annual Reservoir Surveillance Reports
July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2017
Dear Chair French:
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
P. 0. Box 196612
900 East Benson Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
RECEIVED
SEP 14 2017
AOGC*�^
BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc, as operator of the Prudhoe Bay Unit, submits the enclosed
Annual Reservoir Surveillance Reports for the Satellite Oil Pools (Aurora, Borealis, Midnight
Sun, Orion, and Polaris). These Annual Reservoir Surveillance Reports were prepared in
accordance with the latest conservation orders for each pool.
If you have any questions regarding the reports please contact Bill Bredar at 564-5348 or
through email at William.bredargbi2.com.
Res ectfully,
Diane Richmond
Performance Management Team Lead
Alaska Reservoir Development, BPXA
' 564-4212
Cc:
Mr. Eric Reinbold, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc
Mr. Phil Tsunemori, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc
Mr. Hank Jamieson, ExxonMobil Alaska, Production Inc
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Mr. Gerry Smith, ExxonMobil Alaska, Production Inc
y Mr. Dave White, Chevron USA
Ms. Rebecca Kruse, SOA DNR -Division of Oil and Gas
Mr. Dave Roby, AOGCC
1 Mr. Lewis Westwick, BPXA
2017 ANNUAL RESERVOIR SURVEILLANCE REPORT
MIDNIGHT SUN OIL POOL
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2016—JUNE 30, 2017
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1. Introduction 3
2. Progress of Enhanced Recovery Project Implementation and Reservoir Management (Rule 11 a) 3
3. Voidage Balance by Month of Produced and Injected Fluids (Rule 11 b) 3
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w. Analysis of Reservoir Pressure Surveys within the Pool (Rule 11 c) +
5. Results and Analysis of Production and Injection Logging Surveys (Rule 11 d) 4
6. Results of Well Allocation and Test Evaluation (Rule 11 e) and Review of Pool
Production Factors and Issues (Rule 7(d) 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 Survey Details.....................................................................................................8
Table3: Allocation Factors..............................................................................................................................8
Figure 1: Midnight Sun Monthly Production and Injection History................................................................7
Figure 2: Midnight Sun Voidage History..........................................................................................................7
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Prudhoe Bay Unit
2016 Midnight Sun Annual Reservoir Report
This Annual Reservoir Report is submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission for the Midnight Sun Oil Pool in accordance with Commission regulations
F and Conservation Order 452. This report covers the period from July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2017.
Progress of Enhanced Recovery Project Implementation and Reservoir
Management Summary (Rule 11 a)
i Production and injection volumes for the 12 -month period ending June 30, 2017 are
summarized in Table 1. The objective of the Midnight Sun reservoir management strategy
is to manage reservoir development and depletion to maximize commercial production
F 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
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GOR's to enable wells to be produced at their full capacity, and maximize areal sweep
efficiency.
j There is a risk of oil in -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 1.11.
Midnight Sun production volumes have remained relatively constant for oil, water, and
gas phases during the reporting period. Stabilized reservoir pressure from injection
underpins the steady fluid production. Well E-101 currently produces at —86% watercut,
and Well E-102 produces at —96% watercut. Since 2005, gas lift has been utilized to
i produce the Midnight Sun wells more efficiently.
9 Voidage Balance by Month of Produced and Injected Fluids (Rule 11 b)
' A total of six Midnight Sun wells have been drilled, with the most recent well, P1-122,
drilled in 2015 from Pt. McIntyre. Midnight Sun is expected to have an oil production
rate of approximately 1000 BOPD through 2017. 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 in 2003. Monthly production and injection 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.
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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. The acquisition of E -100's elevated pressure on 8/12/2016 giving a
gradient of 0.52 psi/ft is being monitored to see if this trend continues and whether an
adjustment to field injection should occur to meet reservoir management goals.
The E-104 injection well has been shut-in since September 911, 2015. Prior to that this
well's injection rate declined with time and the block showed evidence of increased
pressure, indicating the well may not be providing efficient sweep or efficient pressure
support to the field. A static bottom hole pressure was taken on September 3r1, 2015 for
injector E-104 which provided additional evidence of reservoir compartmentalization.
This surveillance data indicated pressure in the E-104 area had increased to near initial
reservoir conditions which implies the injector was not providing meaningful support to
the field.
Results and Analysis of Production & Injection Logging Surveys (Rule 11 d)
A tracer study was performed in 2010. Progress and results of that study were discussed
in the 2014-2015 ASR.
During the 2016-2017 reporting period, no significant production logging or tracer
studies were completed, and future tracer studies are not being planned at this time
because the field's interactions are satisfactorily understood.
Results of Well Allocation and Test Evaluation (Rule 11 e) and Review of Pool
Production Factors and Issues (Rule 7(d)
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.
Over the reporting period, the monthly average of the daily oil production allocation
factors fell within the range of 0.90 and 0.99. Any days with allocation factors of zero
were excluded. The monthly averages of daily oil production allocation factors are
shown in Table 3. Electronic files containing daily allocation data and daily test data for a
minimum of five years are being retained.
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Future Development Plans and Review of Plan of Operations and Development
(Rule 11 f & g)
In 2015 P1-122, a Water -Alternating -Gas (WAG) injector, was drilled from P1 Pad (the
' only pad with Miscible Injectant nearby) to supply MI and implement enhanced oil
recovery in the pool. Today development plans include prudent management of the EOR
flood. Wellwork such as well sidetracks to increase recovery will be evaluated as the
field matures.
Future development plans are discussed in the 2017 update to the Plan of Development
{ for the Midnight Sun Participating Area, which was filed with the Division of Oil and
' Gas of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on September 30, 2016, a copy of
which was provided to the Commission. The Commission will be copied when the 2018
update of the Midnight Sun Plan of Development is filed with the division.
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Table 1: Midnight Sun Monthly Production, Injection, Voidage Balance 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 -16
29,462
76,315
322,100
346,308
0
20,857,663
66,006,661
44,631,032
95,312,844
98,172,229
59,706
17,278,278
0.86
Aug -16
31,102
74,126
315,600
0
0
20,888,765
66,080,787
44,946,632
95,312,844
98,172,229
409,283
17,687,561
0.00
Sep -16
32,948
102,398
331,140
0
0
20,921,713
66,183,185
45,277,772
95,312,844
98,172,229
449,338
18,136,898
0.00
Oct -16
42,201
96,478
404,085
444,448
17,590
20,963,914
66,279,663
45,681,857
95,757,292
98,640,389
44,269
18,181,167
0.91
Nov -16
39,615
76,149
348,636
466,481
110,980
21,003,529
66,355,812
46,030,493
96,223,773
99,186,342
-105,040
18,076,127
124
Dec -16
32,613
62,198
300,818
464,200
179,431
21,036,142
66,418,010
46,331,311
96,687,973
99,770,333
-207,081
17,869,047
155
Jan -17
31,660
57,531
265,239
507,127
74,341
21,067,802
66,475,541
46,596,550
97,195,100
100,336,535
-229,580
17,639,467
1.68
Feb -17
24,736
67,142
192,529
444,795
13,989
21,092,538
66,542,683
46,789,079
97,639,895
100,802,927
-205,439
17,434,028
179
Mar -17
30,292
30,057
73,978
466,380
98,571
21,122,830
66,572,740
46,863,057
98,106,275
101,341,455
-416,389
17,017,639
4.41
Apr -17
23,093
32,716
396,303
465,656
79,968
21,145,923
66,605,456
47,259,360
98,571,931
101,868,262
-77,807
16,939,832
117
May -17
21,137
30,974
370,019
505,279
75,962
21,167,060
66,636,430
47,629,379
99,077,210
102,433,517
-146,177
16,793,655
1.35
Jun -17
19,904
32,663
386,586
459,702
62,562
21,186,964
66,669,093
48,015,965
99,536,912
102,943,922
-74,415
16,719,240
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Assumptions for Production Table:
Oil Formation Volume Factor = 1.29 rb/stb
Water Formation Volume Factor = 1.03 rb/stb
Gas Formation Volume Factor = 0.798 rb/Mscf
MI Formation Volume Factor = 0.59 rb/Mscf
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Figure 1: Midnight Sun Production and Injection History
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10%
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Table I Allocation Factors
Month
Oil Allocation
Factor
Jul -16
0.95
Aug -16
0.95
Sep -16
0.91
Oct -16
0.92
Nov -16
0.91
Dec -16
0.94
Jan -17
0.90
Feb -17
0.92
Mar -17
0.95
Apr -17
0.96
May- 17
0.99
Jun -17
0.96
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Table 2: MIDNIGHT SUN PRESSURE SURVEY DETAILS
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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. Field and Pool: 5. Datum Reference:
6. Oil Gravity:
7. Gas Gravity:
Prudhoe Bay Unit
8. Well Name and 9. API Number
Prudhoe Bay Field, Midnight Sun 8050' NDss
10. Type 11. AOGCC 12. Zone 13. Perforated 14. Final Test 15. Shut -h 16. Press. 17. B.H. 18. Depth 19. Final
25-29
20. Datum
0.72
21. Pressure
Number: 50xxxxxxxxxxxx
See Pbol Code Intervals Date Time, Hours Surv. Type Tertp. Tool TVDSS Observed
TVDSS (input)
22. Pressure at
Gradient, psitft. Datum (cal)
NO DASHES
Instructions Top - Bottom (see Pressure at
TVDSS instructions Tool Depth
for codes)
E-100
500292281900
W
MSOP
KUP
7976-8053,
8053-8067
8/12/16
531
SBI -P
127
8050
3645
8050
0.52
3645
23. All tests reported herein w ere made in accordance w ith the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my know ledge.
Signature Weston Smith
Title Reservoir Engineer
Printed Name Weston Smith
Date July 28, 2017
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Figure 3: Midnight Sun Pressure History
Midnight Sun Pressure History
(measured at 8050 ft. TVDSS datum)
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2017 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
POLARIS OIL POOL
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2016 -JUNE 30, 2017
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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) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4, PART (D)).............................................................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
8. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS...................................................................................................... 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............................................................................................................ 1 1
Table 3:
Polaris monthly average oil allocation factors................................................................................... 14
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2017 POLARIS OIL POOL ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Surveillance Report is submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for the
Polaris Oil Pool in accordance with Commission regulations and Conservation Order 484A. This report
covers the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9A)
During the reporting period, field production averaged 3,891 BOPD, 3.3 MMSCFD (FGOR 857 SCF/STB), and
7,016 BWPD (WC 64%). Water injection during this period averaged 9,809 BWIPD with 1.2 MMSCFD of
miscible gas injection. The average voidage replacement ratio was 0.9.
Monthly production, injection, and voidage volumes for the reporting period 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 96)
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 using static bottomhole pressure surveys (SBHP) and permanent downhole gauges installed in
injectors. Figure 3 illustrates all valid Polaris pressure data acquired since field inception, whereas Figure 4
shows a map of the pressures acquired during this reporting 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 occur where check valves 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) pressure fall-off (PFO) data is very difficult. In order to mitigate these concerns, single point
pressure surveys are obtained whenever possible after a well has been offline for several weeks or months
to allow maximum build-up or fall-off. Even after a long shut-in time, wells show build-up or fall-off rates of
several psi per day.
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In light of these challenges, 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, initial pressures by zone are being obtained with an MDT 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 polygon follows:
S -Pad North
This polygon contains long term shut-in producer S-200 and low -rate jet pump producer S-201 (offline —
packer leak). This is the only polygon without injection support. Pressure surveys taken over the past few
years have shown little change in pressure, which is in line with minimal offtake from the polygon. The
most recent pressure measurement was 2036 psi which was taken on 11/15/16.
S -Pad South
This polygon contains producer S -213A and is supported by injectors S -215i, S -217i and S -218i. Measured
pressures in this polygon range from 1400 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 is supported by
injectors W -209i, W -212i, W -213i, W -214i, W -215i, W -216i, W-2171, W -218i, W -219i, W -220i, W -221i, and
W-2231. Measured pressures in this polygon range from 1600 psi to 2600 psi.
In July 2013, two new matrix bypass events from the aquifer to producers W-201 and W-202 were
identified. The aforementioned producers and downdip injectors W -220i and W -223i were taken offline for
the second half of 2013 while remediation options were being evaluated. Subsequent production logging in
W -202's Oba lateral identified the location of the matrix bypass event as well as confirmed W -201's
increased water production was coming from W -202's Oba lateral via what is presumed to be a second
matrix bypass event between the two producers. W -202's matrix bypass event to the aquifer was
remediated in October 2015 by setting a HEX plug in the Oba lateral; W -201's matrix bypass event was
remediated with the same piece of wellwork. The aforementioned remediation was initially deemed a
success, but within two months watercut and water rate were once again increasing in both W-201 and W-
202. The failure mechanism was attributed to a failed swell packer in W -202's Oba lateral. In July 2016, the
toe of W -202's Oba lateral was cemented off and the initial results suggests the matrix bypass remediation
was a success. However, over the course of the last 12 months, liquid rate has increased dramatically
suggesting the remediation has either failed or the matrix bypass event has advanced along the lateral.
Options to re -treat the matrix bypass event in the Oba lateral will be evaluated.
W -Pad East
This polygon contains producer W-203 and is supported by injectors W -207i and W -210i. Measured
pressures in the polygon range from 2100 to 2500 psi.
The pressures on the upper end of the range are typical injection -induced high pressure regions around the
injector, which does not represent a polygon average pressure due to the very slow pressure fall-off.
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4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND SPECIAL
MONITORING (RULE 9C)
Production Loss:
No production logs were run during the reporting period. Prior production logs have frequently been
adversely affected by well slugging. Future production logging candidates will be evaluated on a case by
case basis.
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
prep^rtics as injected water. (3) A produced U water Supply SaiTipie 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 chromatography signatures and track returned miscible
injectant (MI).
Geochemical Fingerprinting
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.
Injection Logs:
No injection logs were run during the reporting period
Injection logs are typically run to quality check waterflood regulating valve performance while in water
service or to determine the distribution of miscible injectant between zones.
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 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) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4, PART (D))
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.
Over the reporting period, the monthly average of daily oil production allocation factors fell within the
range of 0.86 and 0.99. Any days with allocation factors of zero were excluded. The monthly averages of
daily oil production allocation factors are shown in Table 3. Electronic files containing daily allocation data
and daily test data for a minimum of five years are being retained.
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY (RULE 9E)
Enhanced Recovery Prosect - Waterflood:
Primary production from the Polaris oil pool commenced in 1999 and continued until waterflood was
initiated in 2003. The waterflood patterns are designed to maintain reservoir pressure above the bubble
point pressure and as close to the original reservoir pressure as possible. Because of differences in rock and
oil quality, the various sands behave like different reservoirs connected in the same wellbore, thereby
requiring a much higher degree of control in the injectors to manage voidage.
The basis of design for water injectors has evolved to include isolation packers between sands to accurately
control injection rate into the vastly different sands. Injection rate into each zone is controlled by
downhole waterflood regulating valves installed in mandrels adjacent to the target sand. To prevent
freezing, a minimum injection rate of 500 BWIPD is being used for all new waterflood regulating valve
designs. In patterns where the minimum injection rate results in a high voidage replacement ratio, injectors
in the pattern are cycled
During the reporting period, average injection rate was 9,809 BWIPD. Cumulative injection through June
2017 was 27.6 MMSTBW, which has been injected into 18 water injectors. No new water injectors have
been placed into service during the reporting period.
Enhanced Recovery Prosect - Miscible Infectant:
In 2005, approval to implement an enhanced oil recovery project in Polaris oil pool using Prudhoe Bay
miscible injectant was granted via C.O. 484A. Injection of miscible injectant began in early 2006 in the
downdip portion of W Pad North. The current MI strategy is to inject smaller slugs of miscible injectant to
improve the efficiency of the flood. To date, miscible injectant has been injected in S Pad South, W Pad
North, and W Pad East.
During the reporting period, average injection rate was 1.2 MMSCFD. MI injection rate was lower than the
prior reporting period due to W Pad's MI flowline being taken out of service due to corrosion under
insulation. Plans are currently in place to replace a section of the 6" MI flowline inside the W Pad road
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crossing by 4Q 2017. Cumulative injection through June 2017 was 6.1 BCF, which has been injected into 13
water -alternating -gas injectors. No new water -alternating -gas injectors have been placed into service
during the reporting period.
Reservoir Management Strategy:
The objective of the Polaris oil pool reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development
and depletion to maximize commercial production consistent with prudent oil field engineering practices.
Key to this is achieving a balanced voidage replacement ratio required to keep reservoir pressure above the
bubble point. Individual floods will be managed with downhole waterflood regulating valves in the
injectors, as well as limited capabilities of reducing offtake in the producers by shutting in or choking
laterals.
Learnings over the last few years have revealed significant differences in productivity and oil mobility
between Schrader Bluff sands. These learnings have led to changes in completion designs and operational
strategies. In addition, the emergence of matrix bypass events has further highlighted the complexity of the
Schrader Bluff sands. It is expected that the reservoir management strategy will continually be evaluated
and revised as appropriate throughout the life of the field.
Matrix Bypass Events:
As described in prior reports, the phenomenon of premature water breakthrough between a producer and
a water source (water injector or aquifer) 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".
During the reporting period, no new matrix bypass events were confirmed.
7. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET
PRODUCERS (RULE 9F)
A response to miscible injectant is indicated by an increase in produced gas rate, an increase in formation
gas -oil -ratio, and a reduction in the producing ratio of C1 (methane) to C3 (propane).
During the reporting period, no new responses to miscible injectant were observed. To date, in the life of
the field, response to miscible injectant have been observed in the following producers: S -213A and W-204.
8. Future Development Plans
Future development plans are discussed in the 2017 update to the Plan of Development for the Polaris
Participating Area, which was filed with the Division of Oil and Gas of the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources on September 30, 2016, a copy of which was provided to the Commission. The Commission will
be copied when the 2018 update of the Polaris Plan of Development is filed with the Division.
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TABLE 1: POLARIS 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 -16
142,337.
152,823.
131,699.
175,718.
0.
20,418,567.
18,311,390.
9,815,050.
24,222,136.
27,831,145.
160,022
5,816,112
0.53
Aug -16
137,096.
149,574.
173,005.
218,374.
0.
20,555,663
18,460,964
9,988,055
24,440,510
28,051,702
152,556
5,968,667
0.59
Sep -16
101,141
118,561.
132,628.
190,180.
0
20,656,804
18,579,525
10,120,683
24,630,690
28,243,784
93,153
6,061,820
0.67
Oct -16
141,707.
128,440.
216,159.
312,289.
11,719.
20,798,511
18,707,965
10,336,842
24,942,979
28,566,227
85,229
6,147,049
0.79
Nov -16
111,183.
88,458,
240,908.
298,126.
67,697.
20,909,694
18,796,423
10,577,750
25,241,105
28,907,953
43,555
6,190,605
0.89
Dec -16
123,833.
97,152.
230,601.
404,864.
80,271.
21,033,527
18,893,575
10,808,351
25,645,969
29,365,028
-66,544
6,124,060
1.17
Jan -17
130,440.
106,546.
239,370,
367,825.
72,832.
21,163,967
19,000,121
11,047,721
26,013,794
29,780,231
-5,894
6,118,166
1.01
Feb -17
115,478.
87,039.
226,537.
347,840
60,122.
21,279,445
19,087,160
11,274,258
26,361,634
30,167,622
-12,877
6,105,289
1.03
Mar -17
117,967,
91,508.
253,930.
350,711.
63,112.
21,397,412
19,178,668
11,528,188
26,712,345
30,559,707
14,167
6,119,456
0.97
Apr -17
109,517.
85,315.
256,491.
319,542.
37,917.
21,506,929
19,263,983
11,784,679
27,031,887
30,905,195
52,752
6,172,208
0.87
May -17
110,333.
72,146.
265,081.
321,759
23,270.
21,617,262
19,336,129
12,049,760
27,353,646
31,244,134
64,060
6,236,268
0.84
Jun -17
79,114.
39,806.
194,297.
273,230.
25,121.
21,696,376
19,375,935
12,244,057
27,626,876
31,535,169
-2,083
6,234,186
1.01
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FIGURE 1: POLARIS PRODUCTION AND INJECTION HISTORY
l 5, 000 -
14, 000
N
u 13,000
U
12,000
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U
9,000
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8,000
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7,000
6,000
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FIGURE 2: POLARIS VOIDAGE HISTORY
40, 000, 000
38,000,000
36,000.000
y 34.000,000
al
32,000,000
30,000,000
28,000,000
? 26,000.000
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22,000,000
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18,000,000
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14,000,000
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TABLE 2: POLARIS PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL 1/1
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1. Operator:
BP Expioration (Alaska) Inc.
2. Address.
P.O. Box 196612,
900 E Benson Blvd-, Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
3. Unit or Lease Name:
Prudhoe Bay Lint
4. Field and Fool:
Prudhoe Bay Field, Polaris
Oil Pool
5. Datum Reference
5000 TVDss
. Oil Gravity
15-23
7. Gas Gravity:
0.7
8 Well Name
and Number:
9. API Number
50XXXXXXXXXXXX
NO DASHES
10. Type
See
Instructions
11. AOGCC
Fool Code
12. Zone
13. Perforated Intervals
Top - Bottom TV DSS
14 Final Test Date
15 Shut -In
Time, Hours
16. Press.
Surv. Type
(see
instructions
forcodes)
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)
S-201
50029229870000
O
64160
OA+OBa+OBb+
OBd
49845067,5163-5170
11/15/2016
35280
SBHP
96
5000
2135
5000
0.3750
2136
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
OA
4988-5002,5006-5016
10/25/2016
3576
SBHP
88
4975
1440
5000
0.4400
1451
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
Oba
5032-5059
10/25/2016
3576
SBHP
92
5022
1454
5000
0.4400
1444
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
Obb +Obc
5068-5085, 5119-5133
10/25/2016
3576
SBHP
"A
5067
2054
5000
0.4400
2024
S-215
50029231070000
WAG
64160
Obd
5169-5196
10/25/2016
3576
SBHP
NA
5151
1982
5000
0.4400
1916
S-217
50029233620000
PM
64160
OA
4960-4989
6/30/2017
2520
SBHP
88
4921
2354
5000
0.4400
2389
S-217
50029233620000
AM
64160
Oba
5007-5023
6/30/2017
2520
SBHP
NA
5001
1458
5000
0.4400
1458
W-210
50029233390000
WAG
64160
OBa+OBb
4893-4928
8/20/2016
1536
SBHP
WA
4884
2088
5000
0.4400
2139
W-210
50029233390000
WAG
64160
Obc
4971-4997
8/20/2016
1536
SBHP
83
4959
2380
5000
0.4400
2398
W-210
50029233390000
WAG
64160
Obd
5025-5063
8/20/2016
1536
SBHP
WA
5010
2532
5000
0.4400
2528
W-218
50029234030000
WAG
64160
Oba
4948-4970
8/20/2016
1512
SBHP
81
4929
1606
5000
0.4400
1637
W-218
50029234030000
WAG
64160
Obc
5032-5055
8/20/2016
1512
SBHP
81
5006
1650
5000
0.4400
1647
W-218
50029234030000
WAG
64160
Obd
5087-5127
8/20/2016
1512
SBHP
81
5092
1902
5000
0.4400
1862
W-220
50029234320000
WAG
64160
Oba
5142-5166
10/4/2016
648
SBHP
78
5117
2385
5000
0.4400
2334
W-220
50029234320000
WAG
64160
Obd
5278-5311
11/19/2016
2496
SBHP
88
5280
2679
5000
0.4400
2556
W-220
1 50029234320000
WAG
64160
Obc
5228-5251
2/17/2017
2784
SBHP
79
1 5199
2335
5000
0.4400
j 2247
23. All tests reported herein w ere made in accordance w ith the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Comnission.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my know ledge.
Signature Ken Huber Title
Printed Name Ken Huber Date
Resemir Engineer
July 26th, 2017
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FIGURE 3: POLARIS AVERAGE PRESSURE AT DATUM
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21'600
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2400
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FIGURE 4: POLARIS PRESSURES IN MAP VIEW
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TABLE 3: POLARIS MONTHLY AVERAGE OIL ALLOCATION FACTORS
Month
Oil
Jul -16
0.99
Aug -16
0.92
Sep -16
0.94
Oct -16
0.96
Nov -16
0.88
Dec -16
0.86
Jan -17
0.89
Feb -17
0.90
Mar -17
0.86
Apr -17
0.88
May -17
0.90
Jun -17
0.88
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2017 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
ORION OIL POOL
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2016 -JUNE 30, 2017
7/16 - 6/17 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) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4, PART (F))...............................................................6
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).........................................................................................................8
9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS............................................................................................................... 9
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Orion production and injection history ................................................................11
Figure 2: Orion voidage history .......................................................................................... I 1
Figure 3: Orion pressures at datum.....................................................................................15
Figure 4: Orion pressures in map view...............................................................................16
Table l: Orion monthly production and injection summary ...............................................10
Table 2: Orion pressure survey detail.................................................................................12
Table 3: Orion monthly average oil allocation factors........................................................17
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PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
2017 ORION OIL POOL ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Surveillance Report is being submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in
accordance with Rule 9 of Conservation Order 505B, and covers the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30,
2017.
2. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9
During the reporting period, field production averaged 3,469 BOPD, 3.9 MMSCFD (FGOR 1,112 SCF/STB),
and 5,619 BWPD (WC 62%). Water injection during this period averaged 12,190 BWIPD with 4.2 MMSCFD
of miscible gas injection. The average voidage replacement ratio was 1.4.
Monthly production, injection, and voidage volumes for the reporting period are summarized in Table 1.
Figures 1 and 2 graphically depict this information since field start-up.
Production and injection for V -Pad was shut-in, isolated, and brought to a safe state in June 2016 due to
piping over stress findings from an engineering study. The study was commissioned to analyze subsidence
and the potential for surface piping stress that was visually recognized across the pad, and which was
confirmed by the engineering model from the study. Therefore, in order to mitigate the risk of a loss of
primary containment, the pad was shut in while a plan to safely return production/injection is developed.
V Pad surface repairs were completed as planned in 4Q 2016. V Pad production was ramped up starting in
40. 2016 with all of the wells back online in 1Q 2017. Surface subsidence issues are now being managed on
an ongoing basis as the need arises for specific well line and wellhouse levelling/ replairs.
3. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 98)
Reservoir pressure monitoring is performed in accordance with Rule 5 of Conservation Order 5056. A
summary of valid pressure surveys obtained during the reporting period is shown in Table 2. This data was
acquired using static bottomhole pressure surveys (SBHP) and permanent downhole gauges installed in
injectors. Figure 3 illustrates valid Orion pressure data acquired since field inception, whereas Figure 4
shows a map of the pressures acquired during this reporting 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
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experience crossflow between laterals completed in different Schrader Bluff sands while shut-in, which can
result in uneven zonal recharge.
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 occur where check valves are not present or
not holding. These phenomena combine to make the quality of pressure transient analysis (PTA)
questionable, and therefore, extrapolating a representative average reservoir pressure from pressure
build-up (PBU) or pressure fall-off (PFO) data is difficult. In order to mitigate these concerns, single point
pressure surveys are obtained whenever possible after a well has been offline for several weeks or months
to allow maximum build-up or fall-off. Even after a long shut-in time, wells show build-up or fall-off rates
of several psi per day.
In light of these challenges, 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, initial pressures by zone are being obtained with an MDT in new producers, or via
downhole gauges in 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.
An analysis of the recent pressure data by polygon follows:
Polygon 1
This polygon contains producer L-200 and is supported by injectors L -211i, L -212i, and L -218i. Measured
pressures in the polygon range from 2000 - 2300 psi. During the reporting period, there was no production
or injection due to producer L-200 being offline for sanding issues.
Poylgon 1A
This polygon contains producers L-202, L-203, and L-250 and is supported by injectors L-2151, L-2161, L -217i,
L -219i, and L -223i. Measured pressures in the polygon range from 1900 psi to 2200 psi. During the
reporting period, producer L-203 was offline for sanding issues and L-250 was returned to production after
a profile modification was performed in August '16. Consequently, offset injectors were cycled on and off
to balance voidage.
Polygon 2
This polygon contains producers V-202, V-203, V-204, V-205 and is supported by injectors L -213i, V -210i, V -
211i, V -212i, V -213i, V -214i, V -215i, V -216i, V -217i, V -218i, V -222i, V -223i, V -225i, V -229i. Measured
pressures in the polygon range from 1300 psi to 2300 psi.
The lowest pressure in the polygon was observed to be injector V-222i's OA sand. In 2012, a matrix bypass
event was identified in the OA sand between producer V-202 and injector V -222i. The OA sand in injector
V -222i was subsequently isolated by replacing the waterflood regulating valve with a dummy valve, thus
allowing the injector to remain online while remediation options were evaluated. The matrix bypass event
was remediated in early 2014 and by all accounts the wellwork appears to be a success as a reduction in
OA sand injectivity was observed. To date, no significant increase in OA reservoir pressure has been
observed.
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During the prior reporting period, a matrix bypass event was confirmed in V-214i's OA sand in May '17.
Options to remediate the matrix bypass event will be evaluated. Polygon 2A
This polygon contains producers L-201, L-204, and V-207 and is supported by injectors L -210i, L-214Ai, L-
222, V -219i, V -220i, V -221i, V -224i, and V -227i. Measured pressures in the polygon range from 1100 psi to
2400 psi.
One of the lowest pressures in the polygon was observed at producer L-204. As reported previously,
producer L-204 is located in an isolated fault block receiving minimal injection support from offset injectors
L -214A and V-220. Due to the narrow size of the fault block, there is insufficient space to place additional
injectors to provide full injection support. Producer L-204 was cycled on in April '16 and remained online
until March '17. The most recent reservoir pressure for L-204 is 1118 psi.
Polygon 5S
This polygon contains producer L-205 and is supported by injectors L -220i and L -221i. Measured pressures
in the polygon range from 2000 psi to 2100 psi. During the reporting period, there was no production or
injection due to producer L-205 being offline for sanding issues.
4. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION & INJECTION LOGGING SURVEYS, AND SPECIAL
MONITORING (RULE 9C)
Production Loas:
During the reporting period, a production log was run in August 2016 in L-250. The primary goal of the
logging job was to identify the location of the matrix bypass event in the OA lateral. The logging job was
successful in identifying the entry point of the matric bypass event. However, remediation of the matrix
bypass event was deferred as the additional water production increased the wellhead temperature,
thereby reducing the well's propensity to form hydrates in the tubing. Prior production logs have
frequently been adversely affected by well slugging. Future production logging candidates will be
evaluated on a case by case basis.
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 chromatography signatures and track returned miscible
injectant (MI).
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Geochemical Fingerprinting:
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.
Injection Logs:
No injection logs were run during the reporting period.
Injection logs are used to quality check waterflood regulating valve performance while in water service or
to determine the distribution of miscible injectant between zones.
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.
5. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 9D) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4. PART (F
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 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.
In an effort to improve well test quality, Weatherford Generation 2 multi -phase meters (Gen 2) were
installed at the L -pad and V -pad test headers. In 2012, the V -pad Gen 2 meter was accepted as the primary
metric for production allocations, and the V -pad Well Pad Separator was taken out of service.
Reliability issues with the L -Pad Gen 2 meter have led to an increased use of the Well Pad Separator for
allocation on many of the wells. The disagreement between the Gen 2 meter and Well Pad Separator has
led to the need for portable well tests to determine which meter is more accurate for each well. These
portable tests have been used along with the routine Gen 2 and Well Pad Separator tests to allocate well
production rates.
A project has been initiated to solve the L & V metering reliability issues by phasing out the Gen 2 meters
and upgrading/reinstating the Test Separators with modern flow measurement components that are easily
maintained. Although the Gen 2 meters function well when all components are maintained and calibrated,
the ongoing maintenance and reliability issues have proven to be detrimental to the overall metering
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health of L & V Pads. The expertise and equipment necessary to keep the Gen 2 meters functioning have
proven to be too specialized, causing lapses in calibration and maintenance. The project to replace the
meters is expected to be complete in 2018. During the reporting period, tests were obtained with a
portable test separator to check the accuracy of the on -pad metering and adjust allocation curves as
needed.
Over the reporting period, the monthly average of daily oil production allocation factors fell within the
range of 0.86 and 0.99. Any days with allocation factors of zero were excluded. The monthly averages of
daily oil production allocation factors are shown in Table 3. Electronic files containing daily allocation data
and daily test data for a minimum of five years are being retained.
6. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY (RULE 9E)
Enhanced Recovery Proiect - Waterflood
Primary production from the Orion oil pool commenced in 2002 and continued until waterflood was
initiated in 2003. The waterflood patterns are designed to ensure reservoir pressure is maintained above
the bubble point pressure and as close to the original reservoir pressure as possible. Because of
differences in rock and oil quality, the various sands behave like different reservoirs connected in the same
wellbore, thereby requiring a much higher degree of control in the injectors to manage voidage.
The basis of design for water injectors has evolved to include isolation packers between sands to accurately
control injection rate into the vastly different sands. Injection rate into each zone is controlled by
downhole waterflood regulating valves installed in mandrels adjacent to the target sand. To prevent
freezing, a minimum injection rate of 500 BWIPD is being used for all new waterflood regulating valve
designs. In patterns where the minimum injection rate results in a high voidage replacement ratio,
injectors in the pattern are cycled.
During the reporting period, average injection rate was 12,190 BWIPD. Cumulative injection through June
2017 was 46.7 MMSTBW, which has been injected in 36 water injectors. No new water injectors have been
placed into service during the reporting period.
Enhanced Recovery Project - Miscible Infectant:
In 2006, approval to implement an enhanced oil recovery project in the Orion oil pool using Prudhoe Bay
miscible injectant was granted via C.O. 505A. Injection of miscible injectant began later that year in the
updip portion of Polygon 2. The current MI strategy is to inject smaller slugs of miscible injectant to
improve the efficiency of the flood. To date, miscible injectant has been injected in Polygon 1A, Polygon 2,
Polygon 2A, and Polygon 5.
During the reporting period, average injection rate was 4.2 MMSCFD. Cumulative injection through June
2017 was 24.6 BCF, which has been injected in 25 water -alternating -gas injectors. No new water -
alternating -gas injectors have been placed into service during the reporting period. However, L-217 did
inject its first slug of MI starting in March '17.
Reservoir Management Strate
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The objective of the Orion oil pool reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development and
depletion to maximize commercial production consistent with prudent oil field engineering practices. Key
to this is achieving a balanced voidage replacement ratio required to keep reservoir pressure above the
bubble point. Individual floods are managed with downhole waterflood regulating valves in the injectors,
as well as limited capabilities of reducing offtake in the producers by shutting in or choking laterals.
Learnings over the last few years have revealed significant differences in productivity and oil mobility
between Schrader Bluff sands. These learnings have led to changes in completion designs and operational
strategies. In addition, the emergence of matrix bypass events has further highlighted the complexity of
the Schrader Bluff sands. It is expected that the reservoir management strategy will continually be
evaluated and revised as appropriate throughout the life of the field.
Matrix Bypass Events:
As described in prior reports, the phenomenon of premature water breakthrough between a producer and
a water source (water injector or aquifer) 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".
During the prior reporting period, a matrix bypass event was confirmed in V-214i's OA sand in May '17.
Options to remediate the matrix bypass event will be evaluated.
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.
8. RESULTS OF MONITORING TO DETERMINE ENRICHED GAS INJECTANT BREAKTHROUGH TO OFFSET
PRODUCERS (RULE 9G)
A response to miscible injectant is indicated by an increase in produced gas rate, an increase in formation
gas -oil -ratio, and a reduction in the producing ratio of C1 (methane) to C3 (propane).
During the reporting period, L -202's formation gas -oil -ratio has increased and its C1:0 ratio has
decreased, which is a good indication of production response to the recent slug of miscible injectant
injected into L-217. To date, in the life of the field, responses to miscible injectant have been observed in
the following producers: L-201, L-202, V-202, V-203, V-204, V-205, and V-207.
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9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Future development plans are discussed in the 2017 update to the Plan of Development for the Orion
Participating Area, which was filed with the Division of Oil and Gas of the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources on September 30, 2016, a copy of which was provided to the Commission. The Commission will
be copied when the 2018 update of the Orion Plan of Development is filed with the Division.
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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 -16
58,683,
42,517
60,306.
313,316
0
33,848,196.
32,045,079
11,061,114
42,568,669
56,598,056
-181,521
994,341
2.35
Aug -16
63,992.
55,999.
64,203.
283,651.
20,207.
33,912,188
32,101,078
11,125,317
42,852,320
56,896,466
-148,650
845,691
1.99
Sep -16
56,071,
57,191.
97,949.
169,370.
77,096.
33,968,259
32,158,269
11,223,266
43,021,690
57,113,016
-38,425
807,265
1.22
Oct -16
88,417.
80,068,
151,974.
176,071.
86,985.
34,056,676
32,238,337
11,375,240
43,197,761
57,342,169
43,256
850,521
0.84
Nov -16
135,723.
190,987.
167,305.
277,461.
120,649.
34,192,399
32,429,324
11,542,545
43,475,222
57,693,588
40,265
890,786
0.90
Dec -16
140,447.
232,975.
250,739.
479,920.
82,379.
34,332,846
32,662,299
11,793,284
43,955,142
58,226,911
-28,769
862,018
1.06
Jan -17
139,581.
229,071.
252,512.
442,101.
128,676.
34,472,427
32,891,370
12,045,796
44,397,243
58,749,352
-19,101
842,917
1.04
Feb -17
120,573.
107,658.
176,359.
336,485.
175,055.
34,593,000
32,999,028
12,222,155
44,733,728
59,192,484
-103,750
739,167
1.31
Mar -17
116,540.
111,633.
193,960.
537,937.
129,588.
34,709,540
33,110,661
12,416,115
45,271,665
59,812,257
-263,538
475,629
1.74
Apr -17
113,655.
86,941
220,031,
517,514.
168,908.
34,823,195
33,197,602
12,636,146
45,789,179
60,434,602
-255,107
220,522
169
May -17
139,246.
119,300.
245,522.
464,179.
297,611,
34,962,441
33,316,902
12,881,668
46,253,358
61,079,013
-213,168
7,354
149
Jun -17
93,392.
93,646.
170,155.
451,397.
254,476.
35,055,833
33,410,548
13,051,823
46,704,755
61,685,065
-303,236
-295,882
200
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FIGURE 1: ORION PRODUCTION AND INJECTION HISTORY
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w -2,500
LL
U
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m
O
17,500
LL
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m
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R
0
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m
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cl
m 50, 000, 000
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j 45, 000, 000
d
Z 40,000,000
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80%
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30%
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2.8
2.5
23
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03
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11
TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 1/3
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
1 Operator
2 Address
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc
I PO 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
7 Gas Gravity
Prudhoe Bay Und
Prudhoe
Bay Field, Orion Oil Pool
4400 TVDss
1523
0.7
8 Well Name and
9 AR Number
10. Type
11. AOGCC
12. Zone
13 Perforated Intervals
14 Rnal Test
15. Shut -In
16 Press
17 BH
18 Depth
19 Final
20 Datum
21 Pressure
22 Pressure at
Number
50xxxxxxxxxxxx
See
Pool Code
Top - Bottom TVDSS
Date
Time, Hours
Sury Type
Temp
Tool TV CSS
Observed
TV DSS (input)
Gradient, PsiMt.
Datum (cal)
NO DASHES
Instructions
(see
Pressure at
instructions
Tool Depth
for codes)
L-200
50029231910000
O
640135
OBa+OBb+OBd
4267-4147,4312-4189,
8/212016
36288
SBHP
82
4142
2218
4400
0.4000
2321
4407-4278
43554397, 4409-4474,
OA
4407-4482,4509-4540,
L-204
50029233140000
O
640135
4453-4577,4525-4641,
6/302017
2496
SBHP
83
4204
1040
4400
0.4000
1118
+OBd
45554567,4574-4648,
4653-4691
4188-4183,4173-4190,
0A+OBa+
42284248, 4237-4239,
L-205
50029233880000
0
640135
4272-4285,4394-4364,
10212016
36504
SBHP
WA
3028
1552
4400
0.4000
2101
OBb+OBc+OBd
43284350, 4392-4395,
4393-4393,4385-4406
L-211
50029231970000
WAG
640135
Obd
4240-4248 4249-4257
9/162016
36336
SBHP
WA
® surface
28
4400
0.4240
1926
4262 - 4269 4274 - 4282
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
OA
4413-4445
6/302017
11784
SBHP
83
4362 1
1878
4400
0.4400
1895
L-219
50029233780000
WAG
640135
Doe
4480-4492
6/302017
11784
SBHP
87
4470
1880
4400
0.4400
1849
4661-4665,4669-4672,
4676-4679,4683-4685,
46884690, 4691-4692,
L-219
50029233760000
WAG
640135
Obd (oil)
4693-4693, 4762-4691,
6/302017
11784
SBF_P
WA
4652
2000
4400
04400
1889
4691-4690,4689-4688,
4687-4686,4686-4686,
46884687, 4689-4690,
4691-4692
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Nb
4116-4136
8232016
51528
SBHP
82
4052
1832
4400
0.4397
1985
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OA
4250-4291
8232016
51528
SBHP
86
4203
1868
4400
04416
1955
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Oba
4318-4347
8232016
51528
SBHP
89
4308
1994
4400
0.4348
2034
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4360-4377,4414-4431
8232016
51528
SBHP
90
4362
2012
4400
0.4474
2029
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Obd
4466-4511
8232016
51528
SBHP
89
4457
1994
4400
04386
1969
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Nb
4116-4136
2/92017
3648
SBHP
82
4052
1830
4400
04397
1983
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
OA
4250-4291
2/92017
3648
SBHP
87
4203
1892
4400
0.4416
1979
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Oba
4318-4347
2/92017
3648
SBHP
90
4308
2007
4400
0.4348
2047
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4360-4377,4414-4431
2/92017
3648
SBHP
90
4362
2015
4400
0.4474
2032
L-220
50029233870000
WAG
640135
Obd
4466-4511
2/92017
3648
SBHP
89
4457
1999
4400
04386
1974
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Nb
4090-4105
7242016
32544
SBFP
83
4038
1829
4400
04392
1988
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
OA
4222-4258
7242016
32544
SBFIP
86
4176
1860
4400
04375
1958
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Oba
4285-4316
7242016
32544
SBHP
88
4276
1975
4400
0.4435
2030
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4329-4343,4382-4401
7242016
32544
SBHP
89
4329
1 2008
4400
1 04366
2039
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Obd
4433-4481
7242016
32544
SBFP
91
4426
1982
4400
04231
1971
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Nb
4090-4105
292017
4656
SBHP
83
4038
1826
4400
0.4392
1987
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
OA
4222-4258
292017
4656
SBHP
86
4176
1877
4400
0.4375
1975
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Oba
4285-4316
292017
4656
SBHP
88
4276
1977
4400
0.4435
2032
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4329-4343,4382-4401
2912017
4656
SBHP
89
4329
2002
4400
0.4366
2033
L-221
50029233850000
WAG
640135
Obd 1
4433-4481
292017
4656
SBHP
91
4426
1986
4400
0.4231
1975
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TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 2/3
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STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
.
1Operator
2. Address:
BP Exploration(Alaska) Inc
UL
3. Unit or Lea Name:
P.O. Box 196612,
900 E Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
Prudhoe Bay !.hit
4. Feb and Pool:
5. Datum Reference.
6. Oil Gravity:
7. Gas Gravity:
8. Well Name and
9. AR Number
10. Type
11. AOGCC
12. Zone
13. Perforated Intervals
14 Final Test
Prudhoe Bay Field, Orion Oil Pool
15. Shut 16. Press.
4400 TVDss
1523
0.7
Number
50XXXXXXXXXXXX
See
Pool Code
-In
17. B.H.
18. Depth
19. Final
20. Datum
21. Pressure
22. Pressure at
NO DASFES
Instructions
.p Bottom
Date
Time, Hours
Sury.Type
Temp.
Tool TVDSS
Observed
TVDSS(input)
Gradient,psilft-
Datum (cal)
(see
Pressure at
instructions
Tool Depth
L-222
50029234200000
WAG
640135
Oba
4378-4412
2/142017
1080
for codes)
SBHP
103
4370
2069
4400
0.4400
L-222
50029234200000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4427-4435,4466-4482
2/142017
1080
SBFp
103
4433
2040
4400
2062
L-222
50029234200000
WAG
640135
Obd
4521-4571
2/142017
1080
SBHP
103
4514
2078
4400
0.4400
0.4400
2025
L-222
50029234200000
WAG
640135
OA
4307-4347
2272017
1392
SBHP
102
4286
1371
4400
0.4400
2028
1421
L-223
50029234150000WAG
640135
Nb
4377-4396
2222017
64200
SBHP
84
4339
1965
4400
0.4400
1992
L-223
50029234150000
WAG
640135
pA
4502-4538
2222017
64200
SBHP
89
4477
2028
4400
0.4400
1994
L-223
50029234150000
WAG
640135
Oba
4567-4599
2222017
64200
SBHP
91
4560
2062
4400
0.4400
1992
L-223
50029234150000
WAG
64 0135
Obc
4667-4686
2222017
64200
SBHP
92
4642
2037
4400
0.4400
1931
L-223
50029234150000
WAG
640135
Obd
4717-4765
2222017
64200
SBFp
93
4714
2020
4400
0.4400
1882
L-250
50029232810000
O
640135
Nb
4199-4269,4208-4281
8/182016
10032
SBFP
99
4123
2050
4400
0.4000
2161
V-202
50029231530000
O
640135
O4+Oba+Obd
4320-4350 4380-4437
10262016
3144
SBFP
75
4250
4543-4579
1287
4400
0.0199
1290
V-202
50029231530000
O
640135
pA+Oba+Obd
4320-4350 4380-4437
1172017
1032
SBHP
69
4250
4543-4579
1288
4400
-0.0239
1285
OA+OBa+
4249-4274,4306-4331,
V-203
50029232650000
O
640135
OBb+OBc+O�
4342-4365,4397-4426,
8272016
216
SBHP
81
4125
1249
4400
0.4000
1359
44554486
V-204
50029232170000
O
640135
OA+Oba+Obb+Obd
4315-4424 4388-4490
10272016
3192
SBHP
81
4250
1521
4400
4442 - 4522 4558 - 4619
0.2069
1552
4395-4404,4393-4435,
V-205
50029233380000
O
640135
OA+OBa+OBd1
4452-4452,4458-4470,
3252017
2568
SBHP
81
4269
1850
4400
4498-4505, 4514-4511,
0.4000
1902
4588-4618, 462G 4617
4452-4443,4445-4434,
4440-4431,4646.4644,
V-207
50029233900000
O
640135
Nb+OBa+06b+OBd
4652-4631,4636-4643,
+Obe
4696-4684,4681-4654,
8/132016
1368
SBHP
90
4407
1238
4400
0.4000
1235
4678-4665,4803-4802,
4805-4793,4779-4785,
47834782,4844-4827
V-215
50029233510000
WAG
640135
OA
4370-4404
6/302017 1
18264
SBHP
81
4347
1833 1
4400
0.4400
1856
V-217
50029233340000
WAG
640135
Oba+Obb
74416-4443,4456-4472
11/302016
3936
SBHP
81
4422
1679
4400
0.4400
1669
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
Nb
4434-4450
10252016
3120
SBFP
89
4416
1683
4400
0.4400
1676
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
Oba
4626-4654
10252016
3120
SBHP
89
4613
1761
4400
0.4400
1667
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
840135
Obb
4667-4680
1025x2016
3120
SBFp
90
4665
1815
4400
0.4400
1698
V-219
50029233970000
WAG
640135
Obd+Obe
4769-4810,4842-4866
10252016
3120
SBHP
82
4752
1965
4400
0.4400
1810
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
Nb
4351-4367
11/152016
1536
SBHP
95
4328
1836
4400
0.4400
1868
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
O4
4486-4525
11/152016
1536
SBFP
90
4465
2425
4400
0.4400
2396
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
Oba
4554-4563
11/152016
1536
SBHP
97
4544
1926
4400
0.4400
1863
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
Obb+Obc
4598-4616,4658-4678
11/1512016
1536
SBFp
97
4597
2023
4400
0.44
1936
V-220
50029233830000
WAG
640135
Obe
4774-4793
6262017
4672
$BHP
97
4775
2014
4400
0.4400
1849
V-22050029233830000
WAG
640135
Obd
4710-4748
6272017
19560
SBHP
97
4703
1554
4400
0.4400
1421
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TABLE 2: ORION PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL - PART 3/3
23 All tests reported herein w ere made in accordance w ith the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska OI and Gas Conservation Commsson.
I hereby candy that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my know ledge
Signature Ken Huber Title Resenair Engineer
Printed Name Ken Huber Date July 26th, 2017
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 Lind
4 Field and Pool
Prudhoe Say Field, Orion Oil Pool
5. Datum Reference.
4400 Noss
6. 09 Gravity.
15-23
7 Gas Gravity.
0.7
8 Well Nacre and
Number
9. AR Number
5oxxxxxxxxxxxx
NO DASHES
10 Type
See
Instructions
11- AOGCC
Pool Code
12. Zone
13 Perforated Intervals
Top - Bottom NDSS
14. Final Test
Date
15 Shut -In
Time, Hours
16. Press
Sury Type
(see
instructions
for codes)
17 B.H.
Tenp
18. Depth
Tool TVDSS
19. Final
Observed
Pressure at
Tool Depth
20. Datum
NOSS (input)
21 Pressure
Gradient, psdf t.
22. Pressure at
Datum (cal)
V-222
50029233570000
WAG
640135
OA
4326-4364
10/172016
2904
SBHP
82
4248
1226
4400
0.3355
1277
V-222
50029233570000
WAG
640135
Oba
4393-4421
10/172016
2904
SBHP
WA
4376
1450
4400
0.4583
1461
V-222
50029233570000
WAG
640135
Ob1b+Obc
4433-4450,4485-4503
10/172016
2904
SBHP
84
4433
1729
4400
0.4545
1714
V-222
50029233570000
WAG
640135
Obd
4448-4578
10/172016
2904
SBHP
WA
4532
1758
4400
0.4394
1700
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
GA
4419-4458
10242016
3072
SBHP 179
4397
1835
4400
0.4400
1836
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
Oba
4485-4513
10242016
3072
SBHP 1
80
4471
1825
4400
0.4400
1794
V-223
50029233840000
WAG
640135
Obd
4632-4674
10242016
3072
SBIHP
86
4616
1795
4400
0.4400
1700
V-224
50029234000000
WAG
640135
fob
4466-4485
2232017
3912
SBHP
90
4450
1550
4400
04400
1528
V-224
50029234000000
WAG
640135
Oba
4674-4704
2232017
3912
SBHP
91
4624
1425
4400
0.4400
1326
V-224
50029234000000
WAG
640135
Obb
4718-4736
2232017
3912
SBHP
91
4718
1552
4400
04400
1412
V-224
50029234000000
WAG
640135
Obd
4832-4881
2232017
3912
SBHP
91
4801
1810
4400
04400
1634
V-224
50029234000000
WAG
640135
Doe
4903-4928
2232017
3912
SBHP
91
4901
2094
4400
0.4400
1874
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
O4
4330-4365
10242016
3072
SBHP
94
4281
1983
4400
0.4400
2035
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
Oba
4394-4420
10242016
3072
SBHP
95
4379
2310
4400
04400
2319
V-225
50029234190000
WAG
640135
Obd
4531-4576
10242016
3072
SBFP
93
4522
1872
4400
04400
1818
V-227
50029234170000
VIA
640135
Nb
4449-4462
6/302017
52624
SBHP
88
4403
1871
4400
0.4400
1870
V-227
50029234170000
W
640135
Oba
4634-4662
6/302017
52824
SBHP
91
4596
1527
4400
0.4400
1441
V-227
50029234170000
W
640135
Obd
4790-4837
6/302017
52824
SBHP
94
4673
1868
4400
0.4400
1748
V-227
50029234170000
VVI
640135
Obb
4677-4695
6/302017
52824
SBHP
93
4760
1684
4400
0.4400
1526
V-227
50029234170000
Vv1
640135
Obe
4854-4876
6/302017
52824
SBHP
97
4854
2042
4400
0.4400
1842
V-229
50029234640000
WAG
640135
OA
4339-4377
9292016
2496
SSFP
Be
4325
1406
4400
0.4400
1439
V-229
50029234640000
WAG
640135
Oba
4403-4431
9292016
2496
SBHP
92
4395
1361
4400
0,4000
1363
V-229
50029234640000
WAG
640135
Obb
4446-4464
9292016
2496
SBHP
92
4446
1828
4400
0.4348
1808
V-229
50029234640000
WAG
640135
Obc
4505-4515
9/2 16
2496
SBHP
95
4499
1921
4400
0.4444
1877
V-229
50029234640000
WAG
640135
Obd
4505-4515
9292016
2496
SBHP
92
4594 1
1857
1 4400
0.3454
1790
23 All tests reported herein w ere made in accordance w ith the applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the Alaska OI and Gas Conservation Commsson.
I hereby candy that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my know ledge
Signature Ken Huber Title Resenair Engineer
Printed Name Ken Huber Date July 26th, 2017
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FIGURE 3: ORION AVERAGE
PRESSURE AT DATUM
2700
- -- -- -
- --- -
2600
2500
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24004200
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2300
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2200
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FIGURE 4: ORION PRESSURES IN MAP VIEW
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TABLE 3: ORION MONTHLY AVERAGE OIL ALLOCATION FACTORS
Month
Oil
Jul -16
0.99
Aug -16
0.92
Sep -16
0.94
Oct -16
0.96
NOVA 6
0.88
Dec -16
0.86
Jan -17
0.89
Feb -17
0.90
Mar -17
0.86
Apr -17
0.88
May -17
0.90
Jun -17
0.88
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2017 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
BOREALIS OIL POOL
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2016 -JUNE 30, 2017
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................3
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY(RULE 9A)................................................................................................................................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) ..........................................5
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9D)................................................................5
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION AND WELL TEST EVALUATION (RULE 9E) AND REVIEW
OF POOL PRODUCTIN ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4G) .....................................................5
7. OPERATIONS, DEVELOPMENT & RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS REVIEW (RULE 9F AND 9G) ..................6
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Borealis production and injection history..........................................................................................8
Figure 2: Borealis voidage history.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 3: Borealis pressures in map view........................................................................................................10
Table 1: Borealis monthly production and injection summary.........................................................................7
Table 2: Borealis pressure survey detail............................................................................................................9
Table 3: Borealis monthly average oil allocation factors................................................................................11
E
Prudhoe Bay Unit
2017 Borealis Oil Pool Annual Reservoir Report
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report is submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for the
Borealis Oil Pool in accordance with Commission regulations and Conservation Order 471. This report
covers the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY (RULE 9A)
Enhanced Recovery Projects
Water injection in the Borealis Oil Pool (BOP) started in June 2001, whereas tertiary EOR Miscible Water
Alternating Gas (MWAG) started in June 2004.
Evaluation of hydrocarbon recovery mechanisms for the Borealis Oil Pool (BOP) 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, and thin oil columns. This development
approach employs three reservoir mechanisms throughout the field's life to maximize commercial
production.
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 BOP where injection is justified, waterflooding is initiated to improve recovery by reducing
residual oil saturation and maintaining well productivity via reservoir pressure support.
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 2100 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 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.
Reservoir Management Summary
The objective of the Borealis reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development and
depletion to maximize commercial production consistent with prudent oil field engineering practices.
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
3
water injection was initiated, a VRR target greater than 1.0 was implemented in order to catch up with
voidage. The current VRR target is 1.0.
Waterflood patterns have been designed and implemented to maintain pressure 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.
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 earlier than
expected water breakthrough 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.
During the reporting period, average injection rate was 25,987 BWIPD and 15.2 MMSCFD. Cumulative
injection through June 2017 was 191.0 MMSTBW and 91.8 BCF. A total of 22 injectors have been on
water injection and 22 injectors have been on MI.
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 9B
During the reporting period, field production averaged 6,040 BOPD, 12.7 MMSCFD (FGOR 2,105 SCF/STB),
and 17,961 BWPD (WC 75%). Water injection during this period averaged 25,987 BWIPD with 15.2
MMSCFD of miscible gas injection. The average voidage replacement ratio was 1.1.
Monthly production, injection, and voidage volumes for the reporting period are summarized in Table 1.
Figures 1 and 2 graphically depict this information since field start-up.
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. Booster pumps were installed at Z Pad to provide increased
injection pressure for low injectivity patterns.
The A Booster (Z -504A) suffered multiple electrical failures during the reporting period. The A Booster (Z -
504A) was repaired and returned to service in 1Q 2017. The B Booster (Z -504B) ran reliably for the entire
duration of the reporting period, following the 2Q 2016 repair.
Production and injection for V -Pad was shut-in, isolated, and brought to a safe state in June 2016 due to
piping over stress findings from an engineering study. The study was commissioned to analyze subsidence
and the potential for surface piping stress that was visually recognized across the pad, which was
confirmed by the engineering model from the study. Therefore, in order to mitigate the risk of a loss of
primary containment, the pad was shut in while a plan to safely return production/injection is developed.
V Pad surface repairs were completed as planned in 4Q 2016. V Pad production was ramped up starting
in 4Q 2016 with all of the wells online in 1Q 2017. Surface subsidence issues are now being managed on
an ongoing basis as the need arises for specific well line and wellhouse leveling / repairs.
4
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 2. The field
reservoir pressure map is shown in Figure 3.
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.
Pressure measurements were gathered in 22 wells during reporting period for a total of 22 statics. Most
producers in Borealis have evidence of pressure response to injection support.
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 9D)
During the reporting period, no injection or production logs were run in the Borealis Field.
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION AND WELL TEST EVALUATION (RULE 9E) AND REVIEW OF
POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4G)
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, Weatherford Generation 2 multi -phase meters (Gen 2) were
installed at the L -pad and V -pad test headers. In 2012, the V -pad Gen 2 meter was accepted as the
primary metric for production allocations, and the V -pad Well Pad Separator was taken out of service.
Reliability issues with the L -Pad Gen 2 meter have led to an increased use of the Well Pad Separator for
allocation on many of the wells. The disagreement between the Gen 2 meter and Well Pad Separator has
led to the need for portable well tests to determine which meter is more accurate for each well. These
portable tests have been used along with the routine Gen 2 and Well Pad Separator tests to allocate well
production rates.
A project has been initiated to solve the L & V metering reliability issues by phasing out the Gen 2 meters
and upgrading/reinstating the Test Separators with modern flow measurement components that are
easily maintained. Although the Gen 2 meters function well when all components are maintained and
calibrated, the ongoing maintenance and reliability issues have proven to be detrimental to the overall
metering health of L & V Pads. The expertise and equipment necessary to keep the Gen 2 meters
functioning have proven to be too specialized, causing lapses in calibration and maintenance. The project
to replace the meters is expected to be complete in 1Q 2018. During the reporting period, tests were
obtained with a portable test separator to check the accuracy of the on -pad metering and adjust
allocation curves as needed.
Over the reporting period, the monthly average of daily oil production allocation factors fell within the
range of 0.86 and 0.99. Any days with allocation factors of zero were excluded. The monthly averages of
daily oil production allocation factors are shown in Table 3. Electronic files containing daily allocation
data and daily test data for a minimum of five years are being retained.
7. OPERATIONS, DEVELOPMENT & RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS REVIEW (RULE 9F & G)
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 started on 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 commercial oil production.
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 Metal Triazine
injection continues to help maintain H2S production within the allowable limit. Borealis wells continue to
show benefits from MI.
Summarized below are significant events and accomplishments at Borealis over the past year:
• Z -504A: A booster pump was repaired and put back into service in 1Q 2017
• Z -504B: B booster pump ran reliably for the entirety of the reporting period
• MI was injected into 7 water -alternating -gas injectors
• In addition to the aforementioned activity, miscellaneous producer and injector wellwork was
executed to minimize oil rate decline.
The Borealis owners will continue to evaluate optimal well count, well utility, wellwork and well locations
to maximize commercial production.
Future development plans are discussed in the 2017 update to the Plan of Development for the Borealis
Participating Area, which was filed with the Division of Oil and Gas of the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources on September 30, 2016, a copy of which was provided to the Commission. The Commission
will be copied when the 2018 update of the Borealis Plan of Development is filed with the Division.
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TABLE 1: BOREALIS MONTHLY PRODUCTION AND INJECTION SUMMARY
Report
Date
Oil Prod
STB
Gas Prod
MSCF
Water Prod
STB
Water Inj
STB
MI Ing
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
Monthy VRR
RVB/RVB
Jul -16
102,520.
270,517.
247,223.
468,318.
0.
81,027,768.
115,210,882.
100,816,435.
182,012,571.
240,914,381.
75,920
32,661,823
0.86
Aug -16
126,577.
255,300.
367,614.
606,009.
184,839.
81,154,345
115,466,182
101,184,049
182,618,580
241,653,170
-34,037
32,627,786
1.05
Sep -16
96,719.
225,624.
259,870.
383,500,
501,092.
81,251,064
115,691,806
101,443,919
183,002,080
242,358,852
-169,893
32,457,893
1.32
Oct -16
122,373,
244,920.
338,263.
666,578.
449,461.
81,373,437
115,936,726
101,782,182
183,668,658
243,324,093
-302,730
32,155,163
1.46
Nov -16
162,704.
310,525.
456,155.
918,210.
386,469.
81,536,141
116,247,251
102,238,337
184,586,868
244,509,460
-307,279
31,847,884
1.35
Dec -16
148,373.
308,369.
429,058.
739,288.
407,896,
81,684,514
116,555,620
102,667,395
185,326,156
245,523,823
-184,522
31,663,362
1.22
Jan -17
242,715.
545,315.
867,061,
759,804.
439,165.
81,927,229
117,100,935
103,534,456
186,085,960
246,578,703
498,094
32,161,456
0.68
Feb -17
216,732.
418,857.
645,984.
770,598.
553,441.
82,143,961
117,519,792
104,180,440
186,856,558
247,715,552
75,562
32,237,019
0.94
Mar -17
251,292.
523,226.
801,265.
1,013,726.
507,380.
82,395,253
118,043,018
104,981,705
187,870,284
249,074,266
124,168
32,361,187
0.92
Apr -17
265,985.
576,398.
816,421,
984,534.
700,000
82,661,238
118,619,416
105,798,126
188,854,818
250,522,336
102,870
32,464,057
0.93
May -17
266,674.
553,151.
737,810.
1,107,339.
781,370.
82,927,912
119,172,567
106,535,936
189,962,157
252,147,344
-168,538
32,295,519
1.12
Jun -17
201,829.
408,229.
589,102.
1,067,486.
652,961.
83,129,741
119,580,796
107,125,038
191,029,643
253,651,691
-376,872
31,918,647
1.33
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FIGURE 1: BOREALIS PRODUCTION & INJECTION HISTORY
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STATE OF ALASKA
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0.4228
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640130
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120
6596 - 6603
8549
2954
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0.4320
2976
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640130
6475-6523 6536-6540
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L-119
50-500.29230.77-00
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640130
6382 - 63B4, 6473 - 6475, 6577 -
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312
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370
8600
0.4229
3195
L-120
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840130
8477 - 8511 8521 -8527
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148
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3091
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0.4394
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V-103
50500-29231-17-00
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156
6621-6628
6574
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6574 -0586 6567-6572
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2788
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Ken Huber
Title
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Printed Name
Ken Huber
Date
July 26th, 2017
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TABLE 3: BOREALIS MONTHLY AVERAGE OIL ALLOCATION FACTORS
Month
Oil
Jul -16
0.99
Aug -16
0.92
Sep -16
0.94
Oct -16
0.96
Nov -16
0.88
Dec -16
0.86
Jan -17
0.89
Feb -17
0.90
Mar -17
0.86
Apr -17
0.88
May -17
0.90
Jun -17
0.88
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2017 ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT
AURORA OIL POOL
PRUDHOE BAY UNIT
JULY 1, 2016 -JUNE 30, 2017
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY (RULE 8A) 3
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 8B) 4
4. ANALYSIS OF RESERVOIR PRESSURE SURVEYS WITHIN THE POOL (RULE 8C) 4
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 8D) 5
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 8E) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4E) 5
7. REVIEW OF PLAN OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT AND RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS (RULE 8F&G)5
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1: Aurora production and injection history 9
Figure 2: Aurora voidage history 9
Figure 3: Aurora pressures in map view 11
Table 1: Aurora monthly production and injection summary 7
Table 2: Aurora cumulative voidage by fault block 8
Table 3: Aurora pressure survey detail 10
Table 4: Aurora monthly average oil allocation factors 12
K
Prudhoe Bay Unit
2017 Aurora Oil Pool Annual Surveillance Report
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annual Reservoir Report is being submitted to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in
accordance with Rule 8 of Conservation Order 457B for the Aurora Oil Pool and covers the period from
July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
2. PROGRESS OF ENHANCED RECOVERY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY (RULE 8 A)
Enhanced Recovery Projects
Water injection in the Aurora Oil Pool (AOP) started in 2001. Tertiary EOR Miscible Water Alternating Gas
(MWAG) started in the North of Crest (NOC) and West blocks at Aurora in 2003, Southeast Crest (SEC) in
2004, and Crest (CR) & South of Crest (SOC) 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 to maximize
commercial production.
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 AOP where injection is justified, water -flooding is initiated to improve recovery by reducing
residual oil saturation and maintaining well productivity via reservoir pressure support.
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 2600 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 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.
Reservoir Management Strategy
The objective of the Aurora reservoir management strategy is to manage reservoir development and
depletion to maximize commercial production 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 and SEC areas.
3
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 was 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 -113B and S-118. By 2006, these wells were returned to production with a
notable increase in reservoir pressure and productivity in S-108. Pressure data and production
performance in S -113B 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.
Waterflood patterns have been designed and implemented to maintain pressure 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 the reporting period, average injection rate was 22,196 BWIPD and 1.5 MMSCFD. Cumulative
injection through June 2017 was 114.8 MMSTBW and 46.2 BCF. A total of 19 injectors have been on
water injection and 17 injectors have been on MI.
3. VOIDAGE BALANCE BY MONTH OF PRODUCED AND INJECTED FLUIDS (RULE 8 B)
During the reporting period, field production averaged 4,696 BOPD, 8.0 MMSCFD (FGOR 1,697 SCF/STB),
and 14,379 BWPD (WC 75%). Water injection during this period averaged 22,196 BWIPD with 1.5
MMSCFD of miscible gas injection. The average voidage replacement ratio was 0.9.
Monthly production, injection, and voidage volumes for the reporting period are summarized in Table 1.
Cumulative production, injection, and voidage replacement ratios by fault block are summarized in Table
2. Figures 1 and 2 graphically depict this information since field start-up.
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 at S Pad to provide increased
injection pressure for low injectivity patterns.
The variability in monthly VRR during this reporting period was due to periodic downtime of the Sulzer
and Ruston water injection pumps at GC -2. In addition to the injection pump downtime, individual
injectors have been offline periodically due to drilling proximity, pressure management concerns while
drilling offset producers, the V Pad shutdown, and acquisition of static bottomhole pressures.
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 obtained during the reporting period is shown in Table 3. The field
average reservoir pressure map is shown in Figure 3.
Pressure measurements were gathered in 13 wells during the reporting period for a total of 18 statics.
Most producers in the ACP have evidence of pressure response to injection support.
5. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL MONITORING (RULE 8 D)
During the reporting period, no production or injection logs were run in the Aurora Field.
4
6. REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION ALLOCATION (RULE 8 E) AND REVIEW OF POOL PRODUCTION
ALLOCATION FACTORS AND ISSUES (RULE 4E)
Aurora 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 Aurora 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.
Over the reporting period, the monthly average of daily oil production allocation factors fell within the
range of 0.86 and 0.99. Any days with allocation factors of zero were excluded. The monthly averages of
daily oil production allocation factors are shown in Table 4. Electronic files containing daily allocation
data and daily test data for a minimum of five years are being retained.
7. OPERATIONS, DEVELOPMENT & RESERVOIR DEPLETION PLANS REVIEW (RULE 8 F & G)
Field development areas for the ACP have been defined by geological and reservoir performance data
interpretation. 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),
4) Crest Area (AURCR), and
5) South of Crest Area (SOC)
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. South of Crest Area production started -up on August, 2002 with
the well S-11313. This area was separated from the West and Crest Area after confirming
compartmentalization between both areas. In 2014 the well S-135 was drilled at SOC Area to continue
expanding the reservoir development.
Summarized below are significant events and accomplishments at Aurora over the past year:
• S-113BL1: Drilled a sidetrack lateral targeting an area to the Southwest of the parent well in3Q
2016 and placed on production in 4Q 2016.
• MI was injected into 4 water -alternating -gas injectors
• In addition to the aforementioned activity, miscellaneous producer and injector wellwork was
executed to minimize oil rate decline.
The Aurora owners will continue to evaluate optimal well count, well utility, wellwork and well locations
to maximize commercial production.
5
Future development plans are discussed in the 2017 update to the Plan of Development for the Aurora
Participating Area, which was filed with the Division of Oil and Gas of the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources on September 30, 2016, a copy of which was provided to the Commission The Commission will
be copied when the 2018 update of the Aurora Plan of Development is filed with the Division.
R
TABLE 1: AURORA MONTHLY PRODUCTION AND INJECTION SUMMARY
Report
Date
Oil Prod
STB
Gas Prod
MSCF
Water Prod
STB
Water Inj
STB
MI lnj
MSCF
Oil Prod Cum
STB
Gas Prod
Cum
MSCF
Water Prod
Cum
STB
Water Inj
Cum
STB
Cum Total Inj
(MI+Water)
RVB
Net Res
Voidage
RVB
Net Voidage
Cum
RVB
MontNy VRR
RVB/RVB
Jul -16
218,716.
351,208.
609,652,
787,869.
0.
41,946,614.
127,706,427.
49,251,088.
107,529,289.
138,009,724.
283,147
46,695,856
0.74
Aug -16
196,786.
301,784.
417,010.
850,093.
0.
42,143,400
128,008,211
49,668,098
108,379,382
138,876,819
-35,412
46,660,444
1.04
Sep -16
107,816.
157,995.
218,943.
408,738.
0.
42,251,216
128,166,206
49,887,041
108,788,120
139,293,732
22,838
46,683,282
0.95
Oct -16
169,666.
324,962.
287,321.
597,821
0.
42,420,882
128,491,168
50,174,362
109,385,941
139,903,509
88,224
46,771,506
0.87
Nov -16
101,195.
151,676.
162,460.
622,981.
11,856.
42,522,077
128,642,844
50,336,822
110,008,922
140,546,300
-271,092
46,500,414
1.73
Dec -16
134,528.
231,381.
340,988.
799,852.
23,359.
42,656,605
128,874,225
50,677,810
110,808,774
141,376,632
-183,607
46,316,807
1.28
Jan -17
152,964.
286,731.
479,231.
813,794.
184,012.
42,809,569
129,160,956
51,157,041
111,622,568
142,320,789
-95,532
46,221,275
1.11
Feb -17
134,310.
247,781.
556,929,
809,192,
50,381.
42,943,879
129,408,737
51,713,970
112,431,760
143,177,401
24,029
46,245,304
0.97
Mar -17
160,070.
299,158.
721,018.
801,702.
61,757,
43,103,949
129,707,895
52,434,988
113,233,462
144,033,427
255,185
46,500,489
0.77
Apr -17
149,453.
269,037.
718,710.
743,070.
54,359.
43,253,402
129,976,932
53,153,698
113,976,532
144,825,061
283,634
46,784,123
0.74
May -17
138,247.
214,339.
553,190.
700,069.
68,922.
43,391,649
130,191,271
53,706,888
114,676,601
145,581,863
94,873
46,878,996
0.89
Jun -17
50,407.
72,689.
183,040.
166,314.
88,157.
43,442,056
130,263,960
53,889,928
114,842,915
145,806,160
62,597
46,941,593
0.78
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TABLE 2: AURORA CUMULATIVE VOIDAGE BY FAULT BLOCK
On Jun -17
Aurora
Aurora
Aurora
Aurora
Aurora
Crest"
N of Crest"
E of Crest*
W of Crest*
S of Crest*
Total Cumulative Injection (rsvb)
16,756,306
43,993,290
10,050,098
65,577,385
9,800,974
Total Cumulative Production (rsvb)
32,036,833
50,579,507
13,342,355
76,819,570
24,787,212
Cumulative Voidage Replacement Ratio
0.52
0.87
0.75
0.85
0.40
Initial Gas Cap
Solution Gas Only
Bo 1.32
rs\,b/stb
Bg 0.84
rsvb/mscf
Bw 1.02
rsvb/stb
Rs 0.65
mscf/stb
Bg (MI) 0.62
rs\/b/mscf
Aurora
146,178,052
197, 565,478
0.74
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FIGURE 1: AURORA PRODUCTION AND INJECTION HISTORY
50,000
m
y 45.000
LL
U
40,000
O
a 35,000
LL
U
30,000
d
25,000
G 20, 000
a
m
m
15,000
a+
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d!
d 5,000
m
0
4 R o m V 4 4 q M M o N M
c c c c c c c_ c c c c c c c
m m m m m m m l m m m c m
FIGURE 2: AURORA VOIDAGE HISTORY
150,000,000
m
>140,000,000
y 130, 000, 000
m
'120,000,000
> 110, 000, 000
m
z 100,000,000
5 90, 000, 000
80,000,000
70,000,000
d 60,000,000
cc
s 50,000,000
Go
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N
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M
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80%
70%
60%
50% 3
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3.0
2.8
25
2.3
20
08
0.5
0.3
0.0
TABLE 3 - AURORA PRESSURE SURVEY DETAIL
STATE OF ALASKA
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RESERVOIR PRESSURE REPORT
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Tool TVDSS
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TABLE 4 - AURORA MONTHLY AVERAGE OIL ALLOCATION FACTORS
Month
Oil
Jul -16
0.99
Aug -16
0.92
Sep -16
0.94
Oct -16
0.96
Nov -16
0.88
Dec -16
0.86
Jan -17
0.89
Feb -17
0.90
Mar -17
0.86
Apr -17
0.88
May -17
0.90
Jun -17
0.88
12