Análisis de factibilidad económica de los pozos inyectores de agua con sarta de inyección selectiva mediante la técnica de conversión de pozos depletados, para aumentar la producción de crudo pesado en un campo petrolero del municipio castilla la nueva mediante la guía de buenas prácticas del PMBOK sexta edición

Abstract

This study addresses the issue of declining heavy crude oil production in advanced oil recovery practices, such as water injection through injector wells, particularly in mature fields in Colombia. The drop in reservoir pressure has led to a reduction in production. The main objective is to demonstrate the advantages of converting depleted production wells into injector wells to extend and enhance the production cycle in these mature fields. The implemented method includes petrophysical, engineering, and reservoir analysis aimed at improving productivity through water injection, while also reducing costs associated with the treatment and discharge of water into rivers and other bodies of water. The results show high efficiency in oil production in nearby wells and optimization in resource usage for the treatment of remaining water. Based on these results, the need to standardize the process using the PMBOK, Sixth Edition, best practices is emphasized. The discussion focuses on the relevance of this guide to maximize standards in the conversión of depleted production wells into water injector wells in the Castilla field and its potential as a reference in the Colombian oil industry. This study contributes to the knowledge of new conversión techniques in mature fields, with the aim of extending the productive life of nearby wells in five-spot patterns and establishing a solid foundation for future research in the hydrocarbon sector in Colombia.