PERMEAN: Rapid downhole testing of permeability anisotropy

In his BRU21 project (financed by Lundin Energy Norway), BRU21 Dr. Guowen Lei developed a novel method for reducing the time needed to conduct downhole testing of permeability anisotropy, as well as increasing the testing accuracy. Permeability anisotropy is a key parameter for reservoir characterization. It is measured through testing in most discovery wells and many production wells. After validating the finding with extensive simulations, a patent application was filed with the support of NTNU Technology Transfer Office. This innovation project has also received an innovation scholarship from the Engineering Faculty of NTNU and is currently under further development.