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Method and System for Predicting the Effect of Microbes Injected into an Oil-Bearing Reservoir

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BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, a UK-based oil and gas giant, has developed a method and system for predicting the effect of microbes injected into an oil-bearing reservoir. According to the invention, a computer-implemented reservoir model is used to simulate the effect of microbe injection in relation to a grid of the reservoir. The model is calibrated by matching its output against measurement data from a multiple coreflood apparatus, which mimics the oil-bearing reservoir. The calibrated model is then used to predict the effect of injecting microbes into the reservoir. The invention has significant implications for the oil and gas industry, as it enables more accurate forecasting of the impact of microbe injection on oil production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The method and system for predicting the effect of microbes injected into an oil-bearing reservoir involves the use of a computer-implemented reservoir model.
  • The reservoir model is calibrated by matching its output against measurement data from a multiple coreflood apparatus.
  • The calibrated model is then used to predict the effect of injecting microbes into the reservoir.
  • The invention is particularly useful for optimizing oil production in oil-bearing reservoirs.
  • The method and system can be applied to different regions and samples of the reservoir, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of microbe injection.
  • The invention has significant implications for the oil and gas industry, enabling more accurate forecasting and optimization of oil production.
  • The use of microbes in oil production is a promising area of research, with potential benefits for increasing oil recovery rates and reducing costs.

The patent was filed on February 10, 2011, under Application No. PCT/GB2011/000186. The publication date is August 18, 2011.

Statistics:

  • 2011: The year in which the patent application was filed (February 10).
  • 18 August 2011: The publication date of the patent publication WO/2011/098770.
  • PCT/GB2011/000186: The application number for the patent application.

Sources:

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (2011) Patent Publication WO/2011/098770.

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