Well report. Columbia Natural Resources, Inc. Pocahontas Development Corporation No. 21680. GRI (Gas Research Institute) Comprehensive Study Well No. 1, Martin County, Kentucky. Topical report, October 1987-August 1988

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:7080177

Hamilton-Smith, T; Lowry, P; Peterson, R M; Falleur, J

This report explains the geology and gas-producing mechanisms of the C.N.R. PDC No. 21680 well (CSW No. 1) based on the regional geology, analysis of nearby well data and production characteristics of the well. Gas production from the Devonian shales of eastern Kentucky depends on a combination of unusual geological factors, some of considerable subtlety. Although almost 3 tcf of gas have been produced from the Big Sandy field and several thousand wells drilled, dry holes are frequently drilled in the field and there is still no generally accepted model to aid in the location of wells. CSW No. 1 production is probably due to intersection of fracture systems with a distinctive lithological contrast at the base of the Middle Huron. These fracture sets were produced by reactivation of basement faults.

• Research Organization: K and A Energy Consultants, Inc., Tulsa, OK (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7080177
• Report Number(s): PB-90-129966/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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