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PVT Analysis

Pressure Volume Temperature  (PVT) Analysis

Unlocking Reservoir Potential with Precision Fluid Analysis

GeoMark Research provides industry-leading Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) analysis to support oil and gas operators in optimizing production, improving reservoir management, and mitigating flow assurance challenges. Our comprehensive PVT studies deliver critical insights into reservoir fluid behavior under varying conditions, allowing for better decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle.

PVT SERVICES

Compositional Analysis

  • Full compositional breakdown of reservoir fluids (C1 to C36+, CO2, H2S, and N2)

  • Extended gas chromatography for detailed fluid characterization

  • Advanced hydrocarbon fingerprinting for fluid correlation and allocation

Phase Behavior Studies

  • Constant Composition Expansion (CCE) and Constant Volume Depletion (CVD) experiments

  • Differential Liberation (DL) tests for oil and condensate systems

  • Separator tests to determine optimal production strategies

  • Multi-stage flash liberation tests for accurate phase characterization

Fluid Property Determination

  • Density, viscosity, and compressibility measurements at reservoir conditions

  • Gas-oil ratio (GOR) and formation volume factor (Bo, Bg) evaluation

  • Live fluid sampling and recombination for accurate in-situ measurements

Flow Assurance & Solid Deposition Analysis

  • Wax appearance temperature (WAT) and wax precipitation studies

  • Asphaltene onset pressure (AOP) and stability assessments

  • Hydrate formation and inhibition testing to prevent flow restrictions

Enhanced Reservoir Connectivity & Continuity Studies

  • Ultra-High-Resolution Gas Chromatography (UHRGC) for precise reservoir connectivity assessment

  • Geochemical modeling to support well allocation and drainage strategies

  • Integration with geophysical and petrophysical datasets for comprehensive reservoir understanding

IsoTubes at PVT Lab
GeoMark Lab Cylinders on a rocker are being restored to reservoir pressure and temperature.

GeoMark Research’s established PVT laboratory has been  serving the industry for over 15 years, providing critical  subsurface fluid insights for our global customers:

  • Fluid Phase Prediction: Predict when in-situ fluids transition to multiple phase (bubble point and recoverable hydrocarbon insights)

  • Well Interactions: Evaluate how parent-child relationships are affecting PVT behavior

  • Reservoir Continuity & Communication: Pressure assessment to identify reservoir communication

  • Production Management: Fluid property assessment for choke management and production infrastructure optimization

Why Choose GeoMark Research?

  • Expertise: Decades of experience in petroleum geochemistry and fluid characterization

  • State-of-the-Art Equipment: Advanced laboratory capabilities for high-precision analysis

  • Data-Driven Insights: Comprehensive PVT data integrated with our proprietary RFDbase and geochemical databases

  • Customized Solutions: Tailored analytical programs designed to address specific reservoir challenges

PVT sample cylinders in storage at GeoMark Research

Want to learn more about PVT Applications? 

Check out our three case studies below available for download. 

Geochemical Analyses Integrated with

PVT Data Confirm Reservoir Continuity

Geochemical & PVT Analyses Provide Strong Evidence for Continuous Reservoir with Gas Cap Above an Oil Leg

Estimating GOR and Other Fluid Properties from Pressure Gradients and Geochemical Analyses

Get in Touch

Leverage GeoMark’s expertise to enhance your reservoir understanding and production optimization. Contact us today to discuss your PVT analysis needs.

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