Cormorant; Development of a complex field

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · SPE Formation Evaluation (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15504-PA· OSTI ID:5519518

Stiles, Jr, J H; McKee, J W ^[1]

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1. Esso E and P U.K. (GB)

The development plan of Cormorant oil field exemplifies changes required as the nature of a large, complex field becomes better known. The number and locations of wells and the completion method have changed as the structural, stratigraphic, and diagnetic natures of the field became better known. A better understanding of a key development constraint-and drilling reach-has allowed changes to the development plan at significant cost savings. Close surveillance of geological results and field performance has been necessary to allow almost continuous updating. This paper discusses studies and evaluations undertaking by Eso E and P U.K. to evaluate such changes for each of the field's four fault blocks. These studies complemented work done by the operator, Shell U.K. E and P.

• OSTI ID: 5519518
• Journal Information: SPE Formation Evaluation (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States), Vol. 6:4; ISSN 0885-923X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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