Production case history, Jay field, Florida

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1974 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6918640

Maxson, R D

The Jay field discovery in June 1970 paved the way to extensive drilling and production facility activities in the Florida Panhandle and in S. Alabama. Within 3 yr, 94 wells had been drilled and 10 treating plants had been constructed. The Jay field is approx. 8 miles long and about 4 miles wide. Recoverable reserves are estimated to be 337 million bbl of oil. This Smackover production contains about 9 mol % of hydrogen sulfide, which presented many technical challenges in view of safety and environmental considerations. The willingness of industry to commit to risk investments allowed a rapid production buildup to 84,000 bpd and the initiation of a 200,000 bpd waterflood at the same time unitization was approved in March 1974. The field development history, basic reservoir description, and drilling information are described. Emphasis is placed on facility design and operating considerations for treating sour crude and gas, and sulfur recovery. A brief description of the field waterflood facilities and plans for gas processing also is included.

• Research Organization: Exxon Co
• OSTI ID: 6918640
• Report Number(s): CONF-7409182-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE-5180
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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