North Sea report. Pilot waterflood in Ekofisk looks good

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Ocean Ind.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6129967

Taylor, D M

The Ekofisk pilot water injection project in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea appears to be succeeding. Although full evaluation will not be possible until after the completion of the study in July 1982, both Phillips Petroleum, operator of the field, and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate are optimistic. If the project goes ahead it could increase recovery from the primary recovery rate of 18% to 23%. The initial recoverable reserves of the greater Ekofisk area, which contains 7 fields, are estimated at 2.9 billion bbl. Two computer model studies have been developed. One simulates the performance within the area of the pilot injection well and the other models the entire reservoir. The total waterflood program could involve installing 2 additional platforms and drilling between 25 and 35 water injection wells.

• OSTI ID: 6129967
• Journal Information: Ocean Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Ind.; (United States) Vol. 17:2; ISSN OCIDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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