Tuscaloosa redevelopment adding reserves
Amoco reports positive initial results from a redevelopment program in the deep, geologically complex Upper Cretaceous Tuscaloosa trend of Southeast Louisiana. The program, heavy on the synergy of geoscience disciplines, has resulted in eight deep completions without a failure. They include six wells in Port Hudson field that averaged 10 MMcfd/well of gas and 1,300 b/d well of condensate. Geologic complexity meant 3D data alone couldn`t carry the program, but none of the wells at Port Hudson could have been drilled based on Amoco`s pre-3D geologic knowledge. Success required a synthesis of 3D with geology ad engineering expertise. Geologic predictions derived from the advance geoscience work helped cut drilling costs, and a seismic service company alliance has brought down 3D seismic costs. The paper discusses the well completions, the geoscience program, and cost savings.
- OSTI ID:
- 136991
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 49 Vol. 93; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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