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Carbonate acidizing is an effective stimulation technique to enhance well productivity or restore well injectivity. In this treatment, a reactive fluid like hydrochloric acid is injected to dissolve carbonate minerals and open new conductive paths for hydrocarbon production. Enormous quantities of acid, prepared using fresh water, are typically required, especially in horizontal wells. Hence, optimizing the stimulation treatment by maximizing production and minimizing water requirements is needed, which is critical for water sustainability. In this study, we developed a coupled well-reservoir model that integrates the reactive flow in the reservoir with the flow in the wellbore. This approach gives a more realistic representation of the stimulation treatment, guides actual field design, and optimizes treatment. Results show that perforation design is critical for optimum treatment.

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Investigating Carbonate Acidizing Using a Coupled Well – Reservoir Model
Conference Proceedings 2023, 1 (2023); https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202310210
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