CO{sub 2} Huff-n-Puff process in a light oil shallow shelf carbonate reservoir. Quarterly technical progress report, 3rd quarter, 1994
The principal objective of the Central Vacuum Unit (CVU) CO{sub 2} Huff-n-Puff (H-n-P) project is to determine the feasibility and practicality of the technology in a waterflooded shallow shelf carbonate environment. The results of parametric simulation of the CO{sub 2} H-n-P process, coupled with the CVU reservoir characterization components will determine if this process is technically and economically feasible for field implementation. The technology transfer objective of the project is to disseminate the knowledge gained through an innovative plan in support of the Department of Energy`s (DOE) objective of increasing domestic oil production and deferring the abandonment of shallow shelf carbonate (SSC) reservoirs. Texaco Exploration and Production Inc`s. (TEPI) long-term plans are to implement a full-scale miscible CO{sub 2} project in the CVU. However, the current market precludes acceleration of such a capital intensive project. The DOE partnership provides some relief to the associated R and D risks, allowing TEPI to evaluate a proven Gulf-coast sandstone technology in a waterflooded carbonate environment. Technical progress is described on the following studies: Porosity and permeability relationships; Initial water saturation and oil-water contact; Geostatistical realization; and Parametric simulation.
- Research Organization:
- Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc., Midland, TX (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC22-94BC14986
- OSTI ID:
- 10112012
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/BC/14986-2; ON: DE95005349; BR: AC1510100; TRN: AHC29507%%26
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 18 Oct 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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