Improve Near-Wellbore
Reservoir Characterization
Case study: FMI and MDT tools assess reservoir potential in highly fractured
carbonate formations in Italys Val dAgri area
Challenge
Improve reservoir characteriza-
tion in Italys Val dAgri area,
where conventional openhole
logging methods had failed to
completely evaluate the highly
fractured carbonates.
Solution
Acquire FMI* Fullbore Formation
MicroImager images to identify
fractures and intervals for fluid
sampling using the MDT* Modular
Formation Dynamics Tester.
Results
Greater understanding of fluid
distribution and more accurate
near-wellbore reservoir charac-
terization led to more effective
completion designs.
Assess reservoir potential
Eni Agip Division wanted to better assess
the reservoir potential of highly fractured
carbonate formations in Italys Val dAgri
area. Reservoir production was not
meeting expectations, but conventional
openhole logging methods had failed
to provide a complete evaluation. The
low porosity of the fractured carbonates
made resistivity readings consistently
high, and detailed information about frac-
ture productivity was difficult to obtain.
Interpret images to guide fluid sampling
High-resolution images made by the
FMI tool were used to distinguish fracture
types, pinpoint intervals with higher natu-
ral fracture density, and determine zones
for testing with the MDT tool. Specific
fracture networks were isolated for MDT
operations by the two inflatable packers
of the MDT dual-packer module, which
can be set at intervals from 3 to 11 ft
apart. Pressure measurements and fluid
samples were obtained to accurately
characterize previously undefined fluid
gradients and improve understanding
of fluid distribution in the carbonates.
All MDT tool operations, including packer
inflation, real-time pressure measure-
ment, and sample chamber filling, were
controlled from the surface via wireline.
The MDT dual-packer module enhances
pressure measurement and fluid
sampling in low-permeability formations.
Formation Testing
Case study: FMI and MDT tools assess reservoir potential in highly fractured
carbonate formations in Italys Val dAgri area
Enhance completion design Analysis led to accurate
The permeability and skin values obtained for the fractures isolated by the MDT dual near-wellbore reservoir
packers helped Eni Agip improve near-wellbore reservoir characterization. In addition,
characterization and effective
new insight into oil properties and oil/water contacts facilitated the implementation
of more effective completion designs. completion designs.

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