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Case study of two horizontal wells for improved oil recovery in New Zealand

Journal Article · · Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/22247-PA· OSTI ID:7257802
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  1. Petrocorp Exploration Ltd. (NZ)
This paper reports that two horizontal wells were drilled in the McKee reservoir to improve oil recovery by repressing the coning problem experienced in conventional wells. Steps taken to facilitate an optimum completion in the geologically complex reservoir included petrophysical logging to identify fractured zones, cementing the liner to provide isolation, and selective perforating. Disappointing early gas breakthrough resulted in lower-than-expected oil recoveries.
OSTI ID:
7257802
Journal Information:
Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States) Vol. 44:9; ISSN JPTJA; ISSN 0022-3522
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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