A Geological, Engineering and Economic Study of a Portion of the Lloydminster Sparky Pool Lloydminster, Alberta
1977; Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists; Volume: 25; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.35767/gscpgbull.25.2.341
ISSN2368-0261
AutoresA. I. Burnett, Katherine Adams,
Tópico(s)Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
ResumoABSTRACT A tidal-bar model for the deposition of the Sparky Sandstone at Lloydminster is presented and is related to the geology of a portion of the Lloydminster Sparky pool. An engineering and economic evaluation to determine the feasibility of redeveloping this suspended pool is undertaken. This study indicates that installation of a water-injection scheme immediately following a short production evaluation is economically viable. Economics of a tertiary thermal scheme for the pool are presented, on the assumption that present technological problems such as production of high-viscosity emulsions and sand have been overcome. Indications are that the incentive for further research into the solution of these problems is significant. Installation of thermal-recovery schemes in this pool can be expected to increase recoverable reserves by 15,000,000 barrels.
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