Middle Devonian reefs of the Rainbow region of Northwestern Canada--exploration and exploitation

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1967 · 7th World Petrol. Congr. Proc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6091830

Hriskevich, M E

At least 3 separate pulses of reef growth occurred in NW. Canada during Middle Devonian time. These are, in order of decreasing age, Keg river (Rainbow Member), Sulphur Point and Slave Point reefs. Isopachous and facies maps illustrate that in the western part of the region, in NE. British Columbia, the distribution of Keg River (Rainbow Member) reefs determined to a considerable degree, the extent and configuration of younger (Sulphur Point and Slave Point) reefs. In the eastern part, no direct relationship is apparent. Examples illustrate that seismic exploration for reefs must be adapted to specific geologic conditions obtaining in the particular part of the basin being explored. Mathematical model studies of the discovery reservoir confirm that primary recovery will be 57% of the oil-in-place. Maximum recovery of 96% should be achieved by using a downward-moving miscible blanket. A processing plant is under construction to recover LPG, sweetened solution gas and compress these fluids for injection for pressure maintenance. (20 refs.)

• OSTI ID: 6091830
• Journal Information: 7th World Petrol. Congr. Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: 7th World Petrol. Congr. Proc.; (United States) Vol. 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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