skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: Modeling of reservoir compaction and surface subsidence at South Belridge

Journal Article · · SPE Production and Facilities
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/26074-PA· OSTI ID:87491
 [1];  [2];
  1. Shell Western E and P Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
  2. Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX (United States)

Finite-element models of depletion-induced reservoir compaction and surface subsidence have been calibrated with observed subsidence, locations of surface fissures, and regions of subsurface casing damage at South Belridge and used predictively for the evaluation of alternative reservoir-development plans. Pressure maintenance through diatomite waterflooding appears to be a beneficial means of minimizing additional subsidence and fissuring as well as reducing axial-compressive-type casing damage.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
87491
Journal Information:
SPE Production and Facilities, Vol. 10, Issue 3; Other Information: DN: Paper presented at the 1993 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Anchorage, AK, May 26--28, 1993; PBD: Aug 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English