Elephant found in Monkman Pass - British Columbia gas play has world class potential

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · AAPG Explorer (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (United States)

OSTI ID:6938179

Shirley, K

This paper summarizes the exploration activity of BP Canada in the Monkman Pass area of Canada along with the historical activity that has led to this major natural gas discovery. Estimated reserves in this area, from two producing zones, exceeds six trillion cubic feet. Fewer than 5 percent of fields in North America have that type of potential. The main producing horizons were itentified and the Pardonet and Baldonnel formations which are comprised mainly of dolomites with some interbedded sandstones. Primary porosity in these formations is quite low, but extensive fracture systems in the crestal and forelimb areas of the structures enhance the reservoirs. The paper also discusses the cost and economics of extracting and shipping this natural gas to market and remaining competitive.

• OSTI ID: 6938179
• Journal Information: AAPG Explorer (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (United States), Vol. 13:6; ISSN 0195-2986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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