PVT ANALYSIS

Understanding reservoir fluid behaviour from reservoir to surface.


Premier Corex delivers advanced pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) analysis that characterizes reservoir fluids under reservoir and production conditions, providing the reliable data required for reservoir simulation, production forecasting and field development.

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The Challenge

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As pressure and temperature change throughout the production lifecycle, reservoir fluids expand, separate and evolve. Without accurate PVT data, predicting reserves, production performance and surface processing requirements becomes increasingly uncertain.

Reliable fluid characterisation is essential for building robust reservoir models and making confident development decisions.

Reservoir fluids rarely behave exactly as expected.

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Our Solution

We characterise how reservoir fluids behave throughout production.

Using advanced laboratory testing, experienced PVT specialists and integrated technical interpretation, Premier Corex delivers the fluid property data required to support reservoir simulation, optimise production strategies and reduce uncertainty throughout the asset lifecycle.


PVT Analysis Capabilities

  • Reservoir Fluid Characterisation

    Reservoir Fluid Characterization

    Complete compositional and thermodynamic characterisation of reservoir fluids under reservoir conditions.

  • Phase Behaviour Studies

    Phase Behaviour Studies

    Bubble point, dew point and phase envelope determination to understand fluid behaviour during depletion and production.

  • Fluid Property Measurement

    Fluid Property Measurement

    Measurement of density, viscosity, formation volume factor, gas-oil ratio and compressibility across a range of pressures and temperatures.

  • Equation of State (EOS) Development

    Equation of State (EOS) Development

    High-quality laboratory data for EOS tuning, reservoir simulation and production forecasting.

  • Production & Process Optimisation

    Separator testing and production optimisation studies to improve surface processing and hydrocarbon recovery.

  • Advanced PVT Studies

    Specialist testing including slim tube, swelling, MMP and contaminant evaluation for enhanced recovery and CO₂ applications.


Why it matters

Reliable PVT data underpins confident reservoir development.

Our integrated PVT programmes help clients:


Improve reservoir simulation accuracy

Support reserves estimation

Improve surface facility design

Optimise production strategies

Reduce development uncertainty