An infill well program involving 574 wells in previously steamflooded idle reservoirs proved to be economical and increased recovery in some areas from 50 to 58%. These wells were recompleted to zones under active steam drive and showed similar recovery increases in addition to acceleration of reserves. These increases in recovery were attained without additional fuel.

Keywords:
texaco inc, steam-assisted gravity drainage, california regional meeting, steamflood operation, five-spot pattern, infill drilling, upstream oil & gas, recovery, kern river field, oil recovery
Subjects:
Asset and Portfolio Management, Improved and Enhanced Recovery, Thermal methods
Copyright 1987, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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