Multi-pattern low-tension demonstration flood big muddy field. Technical progress report, January-March 1986

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5771795

Mosley, M K

The Big Muddy Low-Tension Flood is a commercial size demonstration project consisting of nine 10-acre injection patterns in the heart of the Big Muddy oil field located about 15 miles east of Casper, Wyoming. Project objectives relate to surfactant flooding in the low permeability, high fracture density, fresh water reservoirs typical of many fields in eastern Colorado and Wyoming. During the past quarter, injection of water continued through the first quarter of 1986. Injection wells No. 84, 85, and 101 remained shut-in, and the remaining six injectors averaged about 200 BWPD per well. Although bottom-hole injection pressures were not measured, it is felt that pressure-parting still occurred. January, February and March sales averaged 98 BOPD, 103 BOPD and 92 BOPD, respectively. February sales included an extra 100 barrels of oil from an overflow and skim of the produced water tank. The cumulative project sales were 252,028 barrels of oil as of March 31, 1986. The project again was operated in the black as revenue exceeded total operating costs. 6 figs., 4 tabs.

• Research Organization: Conoco, Inc., Casper, WY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78SF01424
• OSTI ID: 5771795
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/01424-T8; ON: DE86009767
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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