Multi-pattern low-tension demonstration flood Big Muddy field. Technical progress report, April through June 1983

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5945838

Painter, T R

Polymer injection continued through the second quarter of 1983, bringing the total polymer-pusher slug size to 517,000 barrels. The average injection rate for the quarter was 1713 BPD, and the rate for June was 1752 BPD. This is comparable to the first quarter average of 1706 BPD and reflects the increased injection into R. B. Whiteside No. 101. Oil production continued to increase during the quarter with sales averaging 191 BOPD and 191 BOPD for April, May, and June, respectively. June was somewhat low due to downtime: 2 days for Well No. 58, 5 days for Well No. 94, and 6 hours for the entire field. Without the downtime, the actual production for June was 198 BOPD. Cumulative project production is 111,242 barrels of oil as of June 30, 1983. Sulfonate production was observed in all producing wells; however, only Well No. 88 (1750 ppM) and Well No. 95 (1000 ppM) showed any marked increases. Most other wells were 50 ppM or less in sulfonate. The sulfonated oil auxiliary treating facility is over 90% complete; unfortunately, several shipping delays on critical equipment have shifted the startup date back to August 31, 1983. No major oil treating problems have occurred yet. 6 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Conoco, Inc., Casper, WY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78SF01424
• OSTI ID: 5945838
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/01424-T2; ON: DE83015204
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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