BPOP

BPOP evaluated how proposed setback rule changes would impact drilling spacing units (DSUs) through performance testing of simulation cases from multiple operators. The EERC then presented its findings to North Dakota officials.

BPOP developed the Well Completion and Production Dashboard, offering partners a real-time tool to analyze production and completion data and determine optimal parameters using machine learning.

The results of a study of 275 3-mile lateral wells support the continued development of the longer laterals that benefit operators through reduced costs and lower environmental impact.

The EERC spearheaded laboratory, modeling, and field-based investigations for an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilot project in the East Nesson Field. The project utilized produced gas injection with rapid water pulses, resulting in significant incremental oil production.

A review and analysis of a dataset of refractures conducted in 341 wells provided insight into the impacts of different completion- and geology-related factors on short- and long-term oil production of refractured wells in the Bakken.

The EERC research team identified several potential mechanisms of souring in the Bakken, including thermochemical sulfur reduction.

A carbon intensity analytical tool that provides information related to gas flaring, lease gas combustion, and tank vapors for selected wells (as selected by the tool user) was developed.

Polar Bear™, a flare reduction technology, was developed to recover storage tank vapors. This technology offers cost-effective compression solutions and significantly reduces maintenance compared to traditional methods.

BPOP created an interactive Bakken analysis tool, enabling users to segment the Bakken into clusters based on geologic and fluid properties data.This tool facilitates analysis of drilling, completion, and production parameters using three distinct clustering algorithms.