Open AccessHeterogeneous Shallow-Shelf Carbonate Buildups in the Paradox Basin, Utah and Colorado: Targets for Increased Oil Production and Reserves Using Horizontal Drilling Techniques
Author(s) -
Laura L. Wray,
David E. Eby,
Thomas C. Chidsey Jr.
Publication year - 2002
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/797567
Subject(s) - geology , drilling , petrography , carbonate , reservoir modeling , oil production , permeability (electromagnetism) , oil field , petroleum engineering , petrology , geochemistry , engineering , mechanical engineering , materials science , membrane , biology , metallurgy , genetics
This report covers research activities for the second half of the second project year (October 6, 2001, through April 5, 2002). This work includes description and analysis of cores, correlation of geophysical well logs, reservoir mapping, petrographic description of thin sections, cross plotting of permeability and porosity data, and development of horizontal drilling strategies for the Little Ute and Sleeping Ute fields in Montezuma County, Colorado. Geological characterization on a local scale focused on reservoir heterogeneity, quality, and lateral continuity, as well as possible compartmentalization, within these fields. This study utilizes representative core, geophysical logs, and thin sections to characterize and grade each field's potential for drilling horizontal laterals from existing development wells