Morrow fluvial and deltaic sandstones of Anadarko basin in southeastern and east-central Colorado
Paleozoic sediments in southeastern and east-central Colorado were deposited in the northwest portion of the Anadarko basin. The primary hydrocarbon reservoirs are fluvial and/or deltaic sandstones that represent late regressive cycles of Morrowan sedimentation in the Anadarko basin. The associated transgressive cycles resulted in deposition of marine shales above and below the sandstones. These shales are the source rock in which oil was generated. Morrowan point bars, bar fingers, and the Keyes Formation are productive in the study area along with 11 other formations, both younger and older. Deeper objectives, such as the Arbuckle Limestone and Misner Sandstone, have had limited penetrations and were mostly off-structure tests. The primary objectives of earlier wells in the area were the Mississippian reservoirs. Many of these wells were located on seismic highs or randomly drilled along the Las Animas arch. One reason that better oil production from Morrowan point bars was not found in earlier tests was a lack of understanding of the depositional history of the region. The primary objectives of current wells being drilled in the area are the numerous Morrowan point bars, which are located by stratigraphic seismic methods along with a thorough understanding of the geologic framework in the study area. The point bars have excellent reservoir qualities, with porosities ranging from 18 to 22% and permeabilities as high as 5500 md being reported. Point bars have been defined that cover over 3000 ac and can be penetrated above 6500 ft (1981 m).
- Research Organization:
- Graham Resources, Inc., Metairie, LA
- OSTI ID:
- 6170390
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8506201-
- Journal Information:
- Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Vol. 69:5; Conference: AAPG Rocky Mountain Section meeting, Denver, CO, USA, 2 Jun 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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