New Method Developed in Russia to Monitor Complex Oil and Gas Wells
The approach combines thermal-field analysis with new hardware–software systems to monitor well conditions in real time.
Researchers at the Ufa University of Science and Technology, led by Professor Rim Valiullin, have developed a new method for diagnosing oil and water inflow in horizontal wells, Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education said.
The method uses artificial thermal fields to visualize processes occurring deep underground with high precision. The technology combines thermal-field analysis with hardware–software systems designed for real-time monitoring.
New Standards for the Oil and Gas Industry
According to the researchers, the results could help optimize resource extraction and establish new standards for Russia’s oil and gas sector.
Marat Gayazov, one of the project’s participants, said the technology could not only improve extraction efficiency and reduce environmental risks but also support the development of domestically produced equipment and software. Photo: iStock
