Analysis of the low-tension pilot at Big Muddy field, Wyoming
Conoco Inc. initiated a low-tension pilot test in 1973 at the Big Muddy field east of Casper, WY. The process mobilized an oil bank ahead of the slug, reached a peak oil cut of 20%, and recovered 36% of the residual oil saturation (ROS). Tracers were injected in the preflush and postflush to determine swept volumes and distributions of flow. Tracer responses showed that more than 95% of the flow to the center well of the five-spot came from the two northern injection wells. The overall performance of the pilot was analyzed with a numerical simulator. As a result of the pilot and the supporting research, a nearby 90-acre (36.4-ha) commercial demonstration low-tension flood was initiated in 1980 and was operated as an EOR project until July 1985, although oil production still continues.
- Research Organization:
- K and A Energy Consultants, Inc., Tulsa, OK (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 6386609
- Journal Information:
- SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Format. Eval.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Format. Eval.; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN SFEVE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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