The discovery well in the Splunge (Mississippian-Carter) Field was completed in 1973. As of January 1985, the field had 16 wells which had produced a total of 623,000 Mscf, 43 bbl of water, and no oil. How would you classify the fluid in this reservoir?

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The discovery well in the Splunge (Mississippian-Carter) Field was completed in 1973. As of January 1985, the field had 16 wells which had produced a total of 623,000 Mscf, 43 bbl of water, and no oil. How would you classify the fluid in this reservoir?

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Hana Ellison · Answer 1

Classification of this reservoir as dry gas due to the lack of oil and the presence of water, characteristic of this type of reservoir fluid. 5-17.

Explanation:

Annual production statistics are given for the West Oakdale (Sligo) field; Classified this fluid reservoir. Would classify this reservoir fluid as retrograde gas due to API variation and annual production scales.