Synergistic Impact of Integrated Water Control and Screen Pipe Technologies on Oil and Gas Production in Advanced Well Completions

The global expansion of oil and gas exploration into increasingly deep and geologically complex reservoirs has intensified technical challenges, particularly the detrimental effects of water intrusion and sand production. These issues severely curtail well longevity and recovery efficiency. While conventional screen pipe completions offer economic advantages and simplicity, their monolithic design often struggles to effectively manage the complexities of mixed oil–water flow regimes. This study establishes a fluid mechanics-based coupling model to quantify the synergistic mechanism between Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICD) and precision sand screens, and evaluates the technical and economic performance of the integrated system through a standardized methodology involving laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and field case studies. The findings demonstrate that this integrated approach achieves a synergistic effect of 150 days in water-free production period extension, and significantly enhances production efficiency and economic viability compared to traditional methods.