Surface production facilities in the Austin chalk

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Texas A and M Univ. Bull; (United States)

OSTI ID:6273689

Vadala, C; Dornak, H; McDonald, P

Development drilling in the Austin chalk primarily is centered in a 5-county area between Giddings and Caldwell, Texas. Latest statistics indicate that 182 producers currently are operating in the area with a projected total production of approx. 125,000 bopd and 400 MMcfd. Cumulative oil production stands at nearly 75 million bbl. Surface production facilities include pumping units, production batteries, compressor stations, processing plants, and pipeline gathering systems for both oil and gas. An overview and a discussion of these facilities, as they pertain to the Giddings field and the Austin Chalk, are presented.

• OSTI ID: 6273689
• Journal Information: Texas A and M Univ. Bull; (United States), Journal Name: Texas A and M Univ. Bull; (United States) Vol. 256
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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