--> Abstract: Detailed Reservoir Modeling On A Basinwide Scale And Implications On The Decision Making Process, by P. W. Smith, W. J. Hendrickson, R. J. Woods, J. V. Hogan, and C. E. Willey; #90928 (1999).

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SMITH, PAUL W., WALTER J. HENDRICKSON, RONALD J. WOODS, JOHN V. HOGAN, and CHARLES E. WILLEY
IHS Energy Group, Oklahoma City, OK

Abstract: Detailed Reservoir Modeling on a Basinwide Scale and Implications on the Decision Making Process

More than 3500 wells producing from the sandstones belong- to the Morrow Group (Pennsylvanian) and underlying Springer Group (Mississippian-Pennsylvanian) were the subject of detailed reservoir analysis within portions of the Anadarko Basin (USA). Within the study area, these reservoirs will ultimately produce more than 8 TCF gas, with individual completions >25 BCF gas. Because the area has been drilled by many companies, a large variation in the drilling and completion techniques has been observed, consequently, large variation in the results exists. Detailed stratigraphic correlation resulted in accurate reservoir nomenclature throughout the study area which allowed the examination by specific reservoir and within subsets of wells with similar parameters.

The results were unexpected and should have significant impact on the decision making processes in both exploration and development efforts. For example, mud balance influences how much invasion into a zone. When it is combined with pH of the water, the mud pH demonstrates the more impact on ultimate recovery than any single drilling or completion factor examined. Interestingly, mud water loss (typically below 8 ml) did not appear to have much impact upon this observation. Another observation suggests that the practice of perforating selected intervals of a reservoir has a direct relationship to ultimate recovery - usually not favorable. Extensive stratigraphic correlations, detailed geologic analysis, and the findings presented demonstrate that changes in the decision making process should result in opportunities for significant infield development, trend extensions, and the further exploration in what may be considered a "drilled out" play.

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #90928©1999 AAPG Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas