Publication Name: Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference 2019
Authors: Christopher Webb, Belinda Wong*, Regie Estabillo
Date Published: September 2019
Number of Pages: 6
Abstract:
This paper will present a new quantifiable method to forecast the liquid yields of specific gas zones utilizing mud gas logs. The method uses simple formulas applied to mud gas ratios to provide estimates of liquid yield per individual gas zone. Examples demonstrate the application of the method, calibration of fluid estimates to real PVT samples from corresponding gas zones and how the results have successfully optimized completion strategies in the Beach Energy operated Western Flank gas area. It is anticipated that with continued application, this simple method will become a useful tool in assessing the commerciality of gas wells and assist in identifying future exploration/appraisal and development targets.