Future Challenges in Water Control to Ensure the Long-term Development of Oilfield Assets

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10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_89How to use a DOI?

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water shutoff; formation water; chemical methods; bottom hole zone; onshore and offshore oil reservoir; permeability

Abstract

High water cut in production wells is one of the main challenges in the development of mature oil fields. This study examines the impact of increasing water production on the performance of the Bibiheybat and Gunashli fields operated by SOCAR “Azneft” Production Unit. Field production data, well stock distribution, and water cut levels were analyzed to understand their influence on well productivity and the efficiency of production infrastructure. The results show that excessive water production leads to lower oil output, higher operating costs, and faster deterioration of downhole equipment. The performance of traditional water isolation methods, particularly cement-based treatments, was also evaluated. Although these methods can temporarily block water channels, they may reduce reservoir permeability and limit oil production. The study highlights the advantages of selective water shutoff technologies, especially chemical treatments that target water-saturated zones while preserving oil-bearing intervals. The findings suggest that applying selective and field-specific technologies can improve production efficiency and extend the operating life of wells in mature fields.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nargiz Jabbarli
AU  - Nurana Naghiyeva
AU  - Bahruz Mammadov
AU  - Adil Mammadov
AU  - Gahraman Gahramanov
AU  - Latif Sultanov
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/14
TI  - Future Challenges in Water Control to Ensure the Long-term Development of Oilfield Assets
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 844
EP  - 853
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_89
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_89
ID  - Jabbarli2026
ER  -