Fracturing alliance improves profitability of Lost Hills field

Journal Article · Mon Nov 21 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6832818

Stewart, M ^[1]; Stewart, D ^[2]; Gaona, M ^[3]

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1. Schlumberger Dowell, Bakersfield, CA (United States)
2. Chevron U.S.A. Production Co., Houston, TX (United States)
3. Chevron U.S.A. Production Co., Bakersfield, CA (United States)

About 2 billion bbl of oil-in-place are present in the massive diatomite deposits of California's Lost Hills field, about 45 miles north-west of Bakersfield, Calif. Massive hydraulic fracturing treatments, 2,500-3,000 lb of proppant/net perforated ft, are an integral part of developing these reserves. An exclusive fracturing alliance initiated in 1990 between Chevron U.S.A. and Schlumberger Dowell has improved profitability of the Los Hills field. the paper describes the geology, the field before 1987, the 1987--90 period when hydraulic fracturing stimulation was found to be very costly, and after 1990 when the alliance was formed. The paper also describes the fracturing fluid, proppants, engineering evaluation, and execution of the job.

• OSTI ID: 6832818
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:47; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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