High frac sand concentrations boost production in Texas' Olmos formation
Journal Article
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· Oil Gas J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5293714
Royal Oil and Gas Corp. and Halliburton Services have successfully combined proppant concentrations up to 20 ppg and total proppant loads approaching 2 million lb to achieve dramatic production increases in the Olmos formation in McMullen County, Tex. Both water-based gels and gelled oils have been used as carriers for these high concentrations, with water recently becoming more popular for reasons of economy.
- Research Organization:
- Royal Oil and Gas Corp., Corpus Christi, Tex.
- OSTI ID:
- 5293714
- Journal Information:
- Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 82:38; ISSN OIGJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Journal Article
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Thu Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1985
· Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
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OSTI ID:5251635
Depositional systems and oil and gas plays in the Cretaceous Olmos Formation, South Texas
Book
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Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985
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OSTI ID:5175200
Depositional environment of A. W. P. (Olmos) field, McMullen County, Texas
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Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987
· AAPG (Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.) Bull.; (United States)
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OSTI ID:5864108
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