Using numerical simulation to determine the optimum completion interval for steam stimulation wells, Section 34, North Midway Field, Kern County, CA

Conference · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5199007

Brinker, S D

The production of fluids from a heavy oil reservoir results in a ''desaturated'' zone of compressible gasses at the top of the formation. This zone can act as a steam thief zone during steam stimulation. A computer simulation study was made to determine if having a smaller interval open in a well could prevent the loss of steam to the desaturated zone and increase production. The study showed that with very thick formations (> 250 feet), the optimum production was obtained with 74-55 percent of the net interval completed. For thinner sands (< 250 feet), optimum production was obtained by completing as much of the net zone as possible.

• Research Organization: Texaco Production Inc.
• OSTI ID: 5199007
• Report Number(s): CONF-830512-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE13608
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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