Steam injection into the DandE zones, Tulare Formation, South Belridge field, Kern County, California
The portion of the Tulare Formation D and E sands reviewed is located on the NE. flank of the S. Belridge field, Kern County, California. This study area was initially drilled in 1943 and produced for 22 yrs by pressure depletion. Cyclic steam methods were applied beginning in 1965. Because of the diminishing effectiveness of successive cyclic jobs, a continuous steam injection pilot was initiated adjacent to the area in April 1966, and continued for almost 3 yrs. Essentially all of the response was in 2 replacement producing wells completed early in the life of the pilot. Calculations indicated that a significant amount of oil had been displaced but not produced. In 1969, a continuous injection field trial was initiated with a line of 10 new injectors and a parallel staggered line of 11 new producers. For 2 yr, steam utilization was about 6,000 bpd including some cyclic steam. Additional producers were drilled in 1970-1972 making a total of 39 new producers. The total oil rate reached a maximum of 3,300 bpd in 1970 from 35 producers and was 2,300 in Sept. 1973. Recovery from April 1969 thru Sept. 1973 was 3.9 million bbl of which 3.0 million bbl is attributable to steam.
- Research Organization:
- Mobil Oil Corp.
- OSTI ID:
- 6750560
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-7404143-
- Journal Information:
- Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Vol. SPE-4760; Conference: SPE of AIME improved oil recovery symposium, Tulsa, OK, USA, 22 Apr 1974
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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