Multi-pattern low-tension demonstration flood Big Muddy Field. Progress report, July-September 1983

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:6864104

Painter, T R

Polymer injection continued through the third quarter of 1983, bringing the total polymer-pusher slug size to 674,000 barrels. The average injection rate for the quarter was 1707 BPD, which is comparable to the previous quarter average of 1713 BPD. During the third quarter, the injection plant was down due to three separate power failures of 2 to 3 hours duration each. Oil sales averaged 193 BOPD, 202 BOPD and 199 BOPD for July, August and September, respectively. All three months were low due to downtime. Wells 54, 57, 58 and 100 experienced three separate power failures in August and September (all 4 wells are on the same power pole). In addition, the entire field was down two separate days due to major electrical storms. Cumulative project production is 129,453 barrels of oil as of September 30, 1983. Sulfonate production was observed in all producing wells with Well 88 (2000 ppM) and Wells 87 and 95 (500 ppM) showing the highest concentrations. Most other wells were 50 ppM or less in sulfonate. Construction of the auxiliary treating facility is complete, and de-bugging tests are underway. Major treating problems have not occurred yet. 6 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Conoco, Inc., Casper, WY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78SF01424
• OSTI ID: 6864104
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/01424-T4; ON: DE84002282
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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