High frac sand concentrations boost production in Texas' Olmos formation

Journal Article · Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5293714

Gregorcyk, W A; Chisholm, P; Holtmeyer, M; Pauls, R; Venditto, J J

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), Vol. 82:38
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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