This invention relates to resource production, and more particularly to resource production using heated fluid injection into a subterranean zone.
Fluids in hydrocarbon formations may be accessed via well bores that extend down into the ground toward the targeted formations. In some cases, fluids in the hydrocarbon formations may have a low enough viscosity that crude oil flows from the formation, through production tubing, and toward the production equipment at the ground surface. Some hydrocarbon formations comprise fluids having a higher viscosity, which may not freely flow from the formation and through the production tubing. These high viscosity fluids in the hydrocarbon formations are occasionally referred to as “heavy oil deposits.” In the past, the high viscosity fluids in the hydrocarbon formations remained untapped due to an inability to economically recover them. More recently, as the demand for crude oil has increased, commercial operations have expanded to the recovery of such is 5 heavy oil deposits.
In some circumstances, the application of heated fluids (e.g., steam) and/or solvents to the hydrocarbon formation may reduce the viscosity of the fluids in the formation so as to permit the extraction of crude oil and other liquids from the formation. The design of systems to deliver the steam to the hydrocarbon formations may be affected by a number of factors.
In some cyclical steam injection and producing operations, a dedicated steam injection string is installed in a well bore and used for injecting heated fluid into a target formation during a steam injection cycle to reduce the viscosity of oil in the target formation. Once a steam injection cycle is completed, the injection assembly is removed from the well bore and a production string including an artificial lift assembly is installed on the well bore to produce the well. At some point, the reservoir temperature cools to a point at which increasing viscosity of the oil significantly inhibits reservoir fluid recovery using artificial lift means. Once this happens, the production string is removed from the well bore and the steam injection string is reinstalled to begin next steam injection cycle.
Systems and methods of producing fluids from a subterranean zone can include downhole fluid heaters (including steam generators) in conjunction with artificial lift systems such as pumps (e.g., electric submersible, progressive cavity, and others), gas lift systems, and other devices. Supplying heated fluid from the downhole fluid heater(s) to a target subterranean zone such as a hydrocarbon-bearing formation or reservoir can reduce the viscosity of oil and/or other fluids in the target formation. To enhance this process of combining artificial lift systems with downhole fluid heaters, a downhole cooling system can be deployed for cooling the artificial lift system and other components of a completion system.
In one aspect, systems for producing fluids from a subterranean zone include: a downhole fluid lift system adapted to be at least partially disposed in the well bore, the downhole fluid lift system operable to lift fluids towards a ground surface; a downhole fluid heater adapted to be disposed in the well bore, the downhole fluid heater operable to vaporize a liquid in the well bore; and a seal between the downhole fluid lift system and the downhole fluid heater, the seal operable to selectively seal with the well bore and isolate a portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid lift system from a portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid heater.
In another aspect, systems include: a pump with a pump inlet, the pump inlet disposed in the well bore, the pump operable to lift fluids towards the ground surface; and a downhole fluid heater disposed in the well bore, the downhole fluid heater operable to vaporize a liquid in the well bore.
In one aspect, a method includes: with an artificial lift system in a well bore, introducing heated fluid into a subterranean zone about the well bore; and artificially lifting fluids from the subterranean zone to a ground surface using the artificial lift system.
In one aspect, a method includes artificially lifting fluids from a subterranean zone through a well bore while a downhole heated fluid generator resides in the well bore.
Such systems can include one or more of the following features.
In some embodiments, the downhole fluid lift system includes a gas lift system.
In some embodiments, the downhole fluid lift system includes a pump (e.g., an electric submersible pump). In some cases, the pump is adapted to circulate fluids. In some embodiments, systems also include a surface pump.
In some embodiments, the downhole fluid lift systems are adapted to circulate fluids in the portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid lift system while isolated from the portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid heater. In some embodiments, systems can also include a surface pump adapted to circulate fluids in the portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid lift system while isolated from the portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid heater.
In some embodiments, the downhole fluid heater includes a steam generator.
In some embodiments, systems also include a tubing string disposed in a well bore, the tubing string adapted to communicate fluids from the subterranean zone to a ground surface.
In some embodiments, systems also include a seal between the pump inlet and the downhole fluid heater such that fluid flow between a portion of the well bore containing the pump inlet and a portion of the well bore containing the downhole fluid heater is limited by the seal.
In some embodiments, methods also include isolating a portion of the well bore containing the artificial lift system from a portion where the heated fluid is being introduced into the subterranean zone.
In some embodiments, methods also include circulating fluid in the portion of the well bore containing the artificial lift system while introducing heated fluid into the subterranean zone. In some instances, circulating fluid comprises circulating fluid using the artificial lift system. In some instances, circulating fluid comprises circulating fluid using a surface pump.
In some embodiments, methods also include cooling a downhole pump present in the well bore while vapor is being generated.
In some embodiments, methods also include heating the fluid in the well bore.
Systems and methods based on downhole fluid heating can improve the efficiencies of heavy oil recovery relative to conventional, surface based, fluid heating by reducing the energy or heat loss during transit of the heated fluid to the target subterranean zones. Some instances, this can reduce the fuel consumption required for heated fluid generation.
In addition, by heating fluid downhole, the injection assembly between the surface and the downhole fluid heating device is no longer used as a conduit for the conveyance of heated fluid into the subterranean zone. Thus, a multipurpose completion assembly can be deployed which provides heated fluid injection into the subterranean zone and a producing conduit to the surface which includes an artificial lift system. Heating the fluids downhole reduces collateral heating of the uphole well bore, thereby reducing heat effects and possible damage on the artificial lift production system and other equipment therein. In addition, multipurpose completion assemblies including cooling mechanisms for downhole artificial lift systems and other devices can further reduce the possibility that heat associated with heating the fluid will damage artificial lift systems or other devices present in the well bore.
Use of multipurpose completion assemblies can also increase operational efficiencies. Such multipurpose completion assemblies can be installed in a well bore and remain in place during both injection and production phases of a cyclic production process. This reduces the number of trips in and out of the well bore that would otherwise be required for systems and methods based on the use of separate injection and production assemblies.
The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
Systems and methods of producing fluids from a subterranean zone can include downhole fluid heaters in conjunction with artificial lift systems. One type of downhole fluid heater is a downhole steam generator that generates heated steam or steam and heated liquid. Although “steam” typically refers to vaporized water, a downhole steam generator can operate to heat and/or vaporize other liquids in addition to, or as an alternative to, water. Some examples of artificial lift systems include pumps, such as electric submersible, progressive cavity, and others, gas lift systems, and other devices that operate to move fluids. Supplying heated fluid from the downhole fluid heater(s) to a target formation such as, a hydrocarbon-bearing formation or reservoir can reduce the viscosity of oil and/or other fluids in the target formation. To accomplish this process of combining artificial lift systems with downhole fluid heaters, a downhole cooling system can be deployed for cooling the artificial lift system and other components of a completion system. In some instances, use of a single multipurpose completion assembly allows for cyclical steam injection and production without disturbing or removing the well bore completion assembly. Such multipurpose completion assemblies can include a downhole heated fluid generator, an artificial lift system, and a production assembly cooling system that circulates surface cooled well bore water during the steam injection process.
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A well head 117 may be disposed proximal to a ground surface 116. The well head 117 may be coupled to a casing 115 that extends a substantial portion of the length of the well bore 114 from about the ground surface 116 towards the subterranean zone 110 (e.g., hydrocarbon-containing reservoir). The subterranean zone 110 can include part of a formation, a formation, or multiple formations. In some instances, the casing 115 may terminate at or above the subterranean zone 110 leaving the well bore 114 un-cased through the subterranean zone 110 (i.e., open hole). In other instances, the casing 115 may extend through the subterranean zone and may include apertures formed prior to installation of the casing 115 or by downhole perforating to allow fluid communication between the interior of the well bore 114 and the subterranean zone. Some, all or none of the casing 115 may be affixed to the adjacent ground material with a cement jacket or the like. In some instances, the seal 122 or an associated device can grip and operate in supporting the downhole fluid heater 120. In other instances, an additional locating or pack-off device such as a liner hanger (not shown) can be provided to support the downhole fluid heater 120. In each instance, the downhole fluid heater 120 outputs heated fluid into the subterranean zone 110.
In the illustrated embodiment, well bore 114 is a substantially vertical well bore extending from ground surface 116 to subterranean zone 110. However, the systems and methods described herein can also be used with other well bore configurations (e.g., slanted well bores, horizontal well bores, multilateral well bores and other configurations).
The tubing string 112 can be an appropriate tubular completion member configured for transporting fluids. The tubing string 112 can be jointed tubing or coiled tubing or include portions of both. The tubing string 112 carries the seal 122 and includes at least two valves 125, 126 bracketing the packer seal (e.g., valve 125 provided on one side of seal 122 and valve 126 provided on the other side of seal). Valves 125, 126 provide and control fluid communication between a well bore annulus 128 and an interior region 130 of the tubing string 112. When open, valves 125, 126 allow communication of fluid between the annulus 128 and tubing string interior 130, and when closed valves 125, 126 substantially block communication of fluid between the annulus 128 and tubing string interior 130. In this embodiment, the valves 125, 126 are electrically operated valves controlled from the surface 116. In other embodiments, valves 125, 126 can include other types of closure mechanisms (e.g., apertures in the tubing string 112 opened/closed by sliding sleeves and other types of closure mechanisms). Additionally, in other embodiments, the valves 125, 126 can be controlled in a number of other different manners (e.g., as check valves, thermostatically, mechanically via linkage or manipulation of the string 112, hydraulically, and/or in another manner).
The downhole fluid lift system 118 is operable to lift fluids towards the ground surface 116. In the illustrated embodiment, the downhole fluid lift system is an electric submersible pump 118 mounted on the tubing string 112. The electric submersible pump 118 has a pump inlet 132 which draws fluids from the well bore annulus 128 uphole of the packer seal 120 and a pump outlet 134 which discharges fluids into the interior region 130 of the tubing string 112. Power and control lines associated with electric submersible pump 118 can be attached to an exterior surface of tubing string 112, communicated through the tubing string 112, or communicated in another manner. In some embodiments, downhole fluid lift systems are implemented using other mechanisms such as, for example, progressive cavity pumps and gas lift systems as described in more detail below.
The downhole fluid heater 120 is disposed in the well bore 114 below the seal 122. The downhole fluid heater 120 may be a device adapted to receive and heat a recovery fluid. In one instance, the recovery fluid includes water and may be heated to generate steam. The recovery fluid can include other different fluids, in addition to or in lieu of water, and the recovery fluid need not be heated to a vapor state (e.g. steam) of 100% quality, or even to produce vapor. The downhole fluid heater 120 includes inputs to receive the recovery fluid and other fluids (e.g., air, fuel such as natural gas, or both) and may have one of a number of configurations to deliver heated recovery fluids to the subterranean zone 110. The downhole fluid heater 120 may use fluids, such as air and natural gas, in a combustion or catalyzing process to heat the recovery fluid (e.g., heat water into steam) that is applied to the subterranean zone 110. In some circumstances, the subterranean zone 110 may include high viscosity fluids, such as, for example, heavy oil deposits. The downhole fluid heater 120 may supply steam or another heated recovery fluid to the subterranean zone 110, which may penetrate into the subterranean zone 110, for example, through fractures and/or other porosity in the subterranean zone 110. The application of a heated recovery fluid to the subterranean zone 110 tends to reduce the viscosity of the fluids in the subterranean zone 110 and facilitate recovery to the ground surface 116.
In this embodiment, the downhole fluid heater is a steam generator 120. Gas, water, and air lines 136, 138, 140 convey gas, water, and air to the steam generator 120. In certain embodiments, the supply lines 136, 138, 140 extend through seal 122. In the embodiment of
In operation, well bore 114 is drilled into subterranean zone 110, and well bore 114 can be cased as appropriate. After drilling is completed, tubing string 112, downhole fluid heater 120, downhole fluid lift system 118, and seal 122 can be installed in the well bore 114. The seal 122 is then actuated to extend radially to press against and substantially seal with the casing 115. The valves 126, 125 are initially closed.
Referring to
The downhole fluid heater 120 can be activated, thus heating recovery fluid (e.g., steam) in the well bore. Because the apertures 126 in the downhole production sleeve are closed, the heated fluid passes into the target subterranean zone 110. The heated fluid can reduce the viscosity of fluids already present in the target subterranean zone 110 by increasing the temperature of such fluids and/or by acting as a solvent.
Referring to
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As the subterranean zone 110 further cools and fluid viscosity in the reservoir further increases, production, even using the downhole fluid lift system, can slow. At this point, system 100 can be reconfigured for injection by closing valves 125, 126, and by activating the downhole fluid lift system 118 (to circulate cooling water) and the downhole fluid heater 120 to repeat the cycle described above. Such systems and methods can increase operational efficiencies because a single completion assembly can be installed in a well bore and remain in place during both injection and production phases of a cyclic production process. This reduces the number of trips in and out of the whole that would otherwise be required for systems and methods based on the use of separate injection and production assemblies.
The concepts described above can be implemented in a variety of systems and/or system configurations. For example, other approaches can be used to cool the downhole fluid lift system. Similarly, other downhole fluid lift systems can be used.
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A number of embodiments of the invention have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims.
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