RESERVOIR COMPACTION
The company provides geomechanical assurance for a range of problems (and benefits) caused
by reservoir compaction, using its StressMan software. Potential geomechanical trainwrecks arising from mudline subsidence, permeability loss, casing failure and sand production can be assessed early in the design phases of reservoir development, using this risk-based screening tool. Productivity losses in weak or naturally fractured reservoirs can be predicted and even avoided using StressMan’s proactive approach. Eight modules are available:
 
  1.     Subsidence
  2.     Fault Activation
  3.     Casing Crushing
  4.     Compaction Drive
  5.     Reservoir Yield
  6.     Permeability Loss
  7.     Sand Production
  8.     Casing Stability


 
 
The screening tool uses a Monte-Carlo-based method to predict the likelihood of each problem arising during the production life of a reservoir. If StressMan
indicates a high-risk for a particular problem, we may recommend additional analyses to quantify the problem in depth.