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Revitalizing an old oil field

Journal Article · · Drilling-DCW; (United States)
OSTI ID:5727278
Redevelopment of the Olney oil field in Illinois is described. First discovered in 1936, production peaked in 1941 when over 30,000 bopd were produced. In 1970, 600 wells in the Olney field pumped only 4000 bpd. Since the decontrol of crude oil prices, a redevelopment project has begun in the field. The project includes well stimulation techniques plus newly drilled or deepened wells. Present production in the Olney field has reached 5000 bopd.
OSTI ID:
5727278
Journal Information:
Drilling-DCW; (United States), Journal Name: Drilling-DCW; (United States) Vol. 43:2; ISSN DRDCD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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