Test prognosis and actual test performance of the Pleasant Bayou No. 2 well

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:7369476

Hartsock, J H; Bebout, D G; Bachman, A L ^[1]

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Phase I testing on the DOE/GCO Pleasant Bayou No. 2 geopressured-geothermal well, Brazoria County, Texas, was completed without major operational problems. All objectives of the test were accomplished. Initial static reservoir pressure was 11,170 psia and reservoir temperature was 309/sup 0/F (153.3/sup 0/C). A maximum flow rate of 19,200 B/D was achieved but was reduced to 15,324 B/D when injection-well pressure rose. Analysis of buildup data indicate an effective permeability of 153 md for the geopressured-geothermal aquifer, with reductions in transmissibility at 1650 and 9020 ft from the well. The average natural gas content of the brine, measured at separator conditions, was 22.35 scf/bbl.

• Research Organization: H.J. Gruy and Associates, Inc., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 7369476
• Report Number(s): CONF-811026-17; ON: DE82003311
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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