Maximum hydrocarbon window determination in South Louisiana

Journal Article · Mon Mar 29 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6488159

Leach, W G ^[1]

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1. Consulting petroleum engineer, New Orleans, LA (United States)

This is the third and final part of a three part article about the distribution of hydrocarbons in the Tertiary sands of South Louisiana. Based on many individual plots, it was found that hydrocarbon distribution will vary according to the depth of abnormal pressure and lithology. The relation of maximum hydrocarbon distribution to formation fracture strength or depth opens the door to the use of a maximum hydrocarbon window (MHW) technique. This MHW technique can be used as a decision making tool on how deep to drill a well, particularly how deep to drill a well below the top of abnormal pressure. The paper describes the benefits of the MHW technique and its future potential for exploration and development operations.

• OSTI ID: 6488159
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 91:13; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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