Applicability of Downhole oil/water separation Technology in Jalo Field

Abstract

Recently, the technique of downhole separation to eliminate the amount of water that carried out to the surface and decrease the chance of surface impacts has been developed. This can be mentioned as downhole oil/water separation (DHOWS) technology. This technique separates water from oil in the wellbore. So, the water is injected into a different layer, and most of the oil with some water is lifted to the surface. This technique can also reduce associated water handling costs and increase oil and gas production in the right application. Several trials have been applied to test the technology. These trials gave good ideas on the feasibility of the DHOWS technology. The review summarizes some successful applications dealing with DHOWS technology. This paper reviews the applicability of Downhole oil/water separation techniquie in Jalo Field that is operated by Waha Company, Libya. The finding is recommending the Company that operating the field to start immediately implementing this techniquie in Jalo field; even in narrow range (like three wells).