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Seismic
Imaging of Structural, Stratigraphic and Diagenetic Plays
March 6, 2003 (Morgantown, WV)
by PTTC’s Appalachian Region
BOTTOM LINE
The focus of the workshop was on the use of seismic data for exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources. A survey of various techniques currently used for acquiring, processing and interpreting seismic data included a review of standard techniques and an update on new technologies.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Seismic processing and interpretation is extensively used by the majors and larger independents, but is often considered beyond the means of smaller independents. The recent advent of a number of low-cost seismic software programs to increase the speed and efficiency of processing, and assist the operator to interpret the data is a bonus to the independents operating in the Appalachian region. The workshop focused on learning how to plan and understand seismic data, and what software applications are available and how to use
them.
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Horizontal
Drilling, Real Michigan Field Experience (Midwest)
March 20, 2003 (Mount Pleasant, MD) co-sponsored by PTTC’s
Midwest Region and Michigan Satellite
BOTTOM LINE
From majors through very small independents, producers are drilling profitable horizontal wells/laterals/dual laterals in Michigan in application environments ranging from Niagaran reefs, carbonates, and Stray Sandstones to gas storage fields. Economic results indicate that wells don't necessarily have to be big wells to be profitable. Numerous case studies presented insights about locating horizontals, drilling, logging and production operations.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Independents in particular rely on field case studies as they make decisions about new technologies. Horizontal drilling is no longer a new technology, but there are still many applications where it could be used if producers had greater confidence in their ability to profitably execute horizontals. This workshop focused on case studies of horizontals being profitably applied in several different environments in
Michigan.
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Electronic
Resources for NM Oil and Gas Data (Southwest)
Spring 2003
(Midland, TX)
by PTTC’s Southwest Region
BOTTOM LINE
GO-TECH, the Gas and Oil Technology Exchange and Communication Highway, was founded in 1994 as a free access website to New Mexico oil and gas production information. The User Guide for Electronic Resources and the accompanying CD ROM database provides valuable information to New Mexico independent operators on resources and data and how to access them.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
The state of New Mexico recognized a need to help producers who could not afford high priced software and data subscriptions to conduct oil and gas operations in New Mexico. Creation of GO-TECH and continued funding to respond to the requirements of New Mexico producers for fast, efficient, accurate and low-cost data and software is funded by the State of New Mexico and grants from the U. S. Department of Energy and the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC).
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Solutions
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