Morrow stimulation in southeast New Mexico

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6543655

Simon, D E; Underwood, P

The purpose of this study is to re-evaluate the stimulation procedures used in the Morrow Sand Formation of SE. New Mexico, and to improve these techniques based on current and new information. This study considers the geological aspects of the Morrow Sand using the scanning electron microscope to investigate each Morrow rock type to determine rock properties and composition. The use of DST information is employed to establish prestimulation conditions involving transmissibility, BHP, damage ratio and productivity. A study of fracturing fluids is presented investigating adsorption, clay swelling, compatibility and regained permeabilities with various Morrow rock types. Fracturing techniques are evaluated using reservoir, DST, log, and fluid data. Conclusions based on previous work and this study indicate fracture stimulation with viscous gels improves Morrow Sand production. (10 refs.)

• Research Organization: Halliburton Services
• OSTI ID: 6543655
• Report Number(s): CONF-770283-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE-6375
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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