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Improved recovery demonstration for Williston basin carbonates. Annual report, June 10, 1994--June 9, 1995

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/111913· OSTI ID:111913

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate targeted infill and extension drilling opportunities, better determinations of oil-in-place, methods for improved completion efficiency and the suitability of waterflooding in Red River and Ratcliffe shallow-shelf carbonate reservoirs in the Williston Basin, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Improved reservoir characterization utilizing three-dimensional and multi-component seismic are being investigated for identification of structural and stratigraphic reservoir compartments. These seismic characterization tools are integrated with geological and engineering studies. Improved completion efficiency is being tested with extended-reach jetting lance and other ultra-short-radius lateral technologies. Improved completion efficiency, additional wells at closer spacing and better estimates of oil in place will result in additional oil recovery by primary and enhanced recovery processes.

Research Organization:
Syndetix, Inc., Las Cruces, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FC22-94BC14984
OSTI ID:
111913
Report Number(s):
DOE/BC/14984--5; ON: DE95000186
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English