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Scientific and technical journal

«Oilfield engineering»

ISSN 0207-2351

Optimization of selection and interpretation of features for predicting a well technical state

UDC: 622.276.5.054.3:004.896
DOI: -

Authors:

ISHKULOV ILDAR M.1,2,
SAFAROV ALBERT KH.1,
DYAKONOV ALEXANDER A.2,
FATTAKHOV IRIK G.1,2,3,4

1 TatNIPIneft Institute of PJSC "TATNEFT" named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russia
2 Almetyevsk State Technological University "Petroleum Higher School", Almetyevsk, Russia
3 Institute of Oil and Gas Ufa State Petroleum Technological University in the City of Oktyabrsky, Oktyabrsky, Russia
4 Mechanical Engineering Institute named after A.A. Blagonravov, RAS, Moscow, Russia

Keywords: production casing leak, machine learning, statistical importance, feature optimization, water chemistry

Annotation:

The paper considers the selection of optimal number of features for prediction model training and determination of statistical feature importance using statistical and machine learning methods. The determination of the optimal feature count was conducted across 9 feature groups, categorized based on their degree of influence on the probability of leak occurrence in production wells. The F1-score on the test set served as the target metric for identifying the optimal feature group. Experiments for determination of optimal set of features suggest that the best prediction quality is achieved using 19 features, except for maximum inclination angle. However, a set of 12 features exhibits 3 % reduction in quality metrics, being an acceptable compromise for cases with lack of required additional-feature data, while labor intensity for parameter collection and processing is reduced. Additionally, feature statistical significance was evaluated using Gain-Based Importance, Bootstrap confidence intervals, and Permutation Importance methods. Analysis of statistical feature importance has revealed that such factors as sulfates content, solution supersaturation factor, Cl–(Na + K)/Mg hydrochemical coefficient, well age at the time of survey, and water cut are key contributors to casing leaks in production wells. A comparison of the different approaches confirmed the robustness of the identified factors and their critical role in determining leak risk. The obtained results justify the selection of the optimal input parameter set for the model’s field deployment and provide a foundation for further improving well integrity diagnostic methods.

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