Some newly invested well groups in the Gaoqiao area of the Jingbian gas field have high production, and the gas production pipeline mainly adopts a nearby cross connection with the old well pipeline network. Due to the small diameter and large elevation fluctuations of the old well pipeline network, the operating pressure of the gas production pipeline is high (>7MPa), and the pipeline gathering and transportation capacity is limited, so the new well production capacity cannot be effectively utilized. Especially during the winter peak gas supply period, pipelines frequently freeze and are blocked, seriously affecting the production and supply guarantee in winter. This article solves the production problem of restricted well groups by verifying the gas transmission capacity of pipelines, optimizing pipeline diameters, and adjusting serial routing. Four gas production pipelines have been optimized and renovated, with a daily increase of 13.41×104 cubic meters and significant results.
Reference
[1] Montagna, A. F., Cafaro, D. C., Grossmann, I. E., Burch, D., Shao, Y., Wu, X., Furman, K. (2023) Pipeline network design for gathering unconventional oil and gas production using mathematical optimization. Optimization and Engineering, 24(1), 539-589.
[2] Lu, H., Behbahani, S., Azimi, M., Matthews, J. C., Han, S., Iseley, T. (2020) Trenchless construction technologies for oil and gas pipelines: State-of-the-art review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(6), 03120001.
[3] Zhou, J., Peng, J., Liang, G., Deng, T. (2019) Layout optimization of tree-tree gas pipeline network. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 173, 666-680.
[4] Yu Li. (2022) Discussion on optimization of single well pipeline layout in injection station under complex terrain condition. Oil-Gas Field Surface Engineering, 41(12): 46-50.
[5] Wei, L., Dong, H., Zhao, J., Zhou, G. (2016) Optimization model establishment and optimization software development of gas field gathering and transmission pipeline network system. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 31(4), 2375-2382.
[6] Wang H, Wei L, Chen S. (2020) Layout and optimization of gas gathering and
transportation based on drosophila algorithm fly algorithm. Contemporary Chemical Industry, 49(11): 2507-2510, 2514.
[7] Liu Y, Chen S, Guan B. (2020) Layout and optimization of oil and gas gathering and transportation system under the constrained three-dimensional space. Chinese Science Bulletin, 65(9): 834-846.
[8] Arya, A. K., Jain, R., Yadav, S., Bisht, S., Gautam, S. (2022) Recent trends in gas pipeline optimization. Materials Today: Proceedings, 57, 1455-1461.
[9] Dengfa, H. E., Cheng, X., Zhang, G., Wenzhi, Z. H. A. O., Zhe, Z. H. A. O., Xinshe, L. I. U., Cheng, C. (2025) Scope, nature, and exploration significance of Ordos Basin during geological historical periods, NW China. Petroleum Exploration and Development, 52(4), 855-871.
[10] Yan, H., Jia, A., Guo, J., Meng, F., Ning, B., Xia, Q. (2022) Geological characteristics and development techniques for carbonate gas reservoir with weathering crust formation in Ordos Basin, China. Energies, 15(9), 3461.
[11] Wei, G. A. O., Wen, T. A. N. G. (2021) Sedimentary characteristics and sequence stratigraphy in a mixed siliciclastic-carbonate depositional system: Case study of Benxi Formation in Gaoqiao area, Ordos Basin. Natural Gas Geoscience, 32(3), 382-392.
[12] He, J., Yu, H., He, G., Zhang, J., Li, Y. (2022) Natural gas development prospect in Changqing gas province of the Ordos Basin. Natural Gas Industry B, 9(2), 197-208.
[13] Han, W., Ma, W., Tao, S., Huang, S., Hou, L., Yao, J. (2018) Carbon isotope reversal and its relationship with natural gas origins in the Jingbian gas field, Ordos Basin, China. International Journal of Coal Geology, 196, 260-273.
[14] Wanglin, X. U., Jianzhong, L. I., Xinshe, L. I. U., Ningxi, L. I., Ling, F. U., Ying, B. A. I., Wei, S. O. N. G. (2021) Accumulation conditions and exploration directions of Ordovician lower assemblage natural gas, Ordos Basin, NW China. Petroleum Exploration and Development, 48(3), 641-654.
[15] Chen, D., Zhu, Y., Wang, W., Zhang, L., Tang, J., Ren, J., Wang, Y. (2024) Pore structure of tight sandstones with differing permeability: The He 8 Member of the Middle Permian Lower Shihezi Formation, Gaoqiao area, Ordos Basin. Energy Science & Engineering, 12(1), 117-135.
[16] Shi, B., Chang, X., Yin, W., Li, Y., Mao, L. (2019) Quantitative evaluation model for tight sandstone reservoirs based on statistical methods-A case study of the Triassic Chang 8 tight sandstones, Zhenjing area, Ordos Basin, China. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 173, 601-616.
[17] Xu, X., Liu, L., Li, X., Yang, W., Cao, Y., Ma, H., Chen, Z. (2021) Sequence stratigraphy, sedimentary characteristics of barrier coastal sedimentary system of the Benxi Formation (Gaoqiao area, Ordos basin) and favorable reservoir distribution. Energy Reports, 7, 5316-5329.
[18] Wang, K., Pang, X., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., Hu, T., Zhang, K., Zheng, T. (2017) Geochemical characteristics and origin of natural gas in southern Jingbian gas field, Ordos Basin, China. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 46, 515-525.
Share and Cite
Han, J., Zhang, B., Bai, Y., Lv, B., Feng, S., Gao, Y. (2025) Optimization of Gas Well Gathering and Transportation Pipeline Network with Limited Production Capacity in Gaoqiao Area of Jingbian Gas Field, Ordos Basin. Scientific Research Bulletin, 2(1), 22-32.