On the compliance of project production volumes and water management (production and injection) with the approved technical development plan for hydrocarbon fields

UDK: 006.83:553.98.556.8

DOI: 10.24887/0028-2448-2025-11-18-23

Key words: reservoir pressure maintenance system, hydrocarbon deposit development, groundwater, associated water placement, factors, infrastructure

Authors: E.A. Saveliev (RN-Geology Research Development LLC, RF, Tyumen); V.N. Dubovetsky (RN-Geology Research Development LLC, RF, Tyumen); D.A. Khasanov (RN-Geology Research Development LLC, RF, Tyumen); A.V. Kryazhev (RN-Geology Research Development LLC, RF, Tyumen); I.Yu. Belkin (RN-Geology Research Development LLC, RF, Tyumen); E.G. Kolosova (Rosneft Oil Company, RF, Moscow)

The article presents a comparative analysis of parallel processes for hydrocarbon production and groundwater extraction for reservoir pressure maintenance (RPM). The interdependencies between these processes are evident to subsurface users, yet have significant differences in regulatory frameworks. Legislative harmonization to align these processes while minimizing risks for subsurface users is the primary objective of this publication. The article details and evaluates factors influencing the growing demand for groundwater extraction volumes for RPM or the disposal of associated water volumes exceeding those specified in the technical documentation for development. The presented factors have a direct impact on infrastructure decisions in ensuring the target level of profitability of hydrocarbon deposit development. The sequence of work cycles was compared, including the preparation of project documentation for subsurface geological studies, reserve calculations, and the development of technical documentation for oil and gas field exploitation, as well as underground water resources, taking into account the timing and specific characteristics of the studied objects. Based on a deep understanding of the development processes of oil and gas fields, Rosneft Oil Company developed innovative proposals to improve the regulatory framework for the exploration and operation of underground water resources during the development of oil fields. These proposals aim to establish a stable and safe technological water supply system, confirming the company's high level of expertise in hydrogeology.

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