Electrical Generation Using Non-Salable Low BTU Natural Gas

Corsair, Scott

American Warrior, Inc.

关键词: Natural Gas;    Hydrocarbons;    Appropriate Technology;    Kansas;    Preservation;   

DOI  :  10.2172/876131
RP-ID  :  none
RP-ID  :  FG26-99BC15241
RP-ID  :  876131

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

High operating costs are a significant problem for independent operators throughout the U.S. Often, decisions to temporarily idle or abandon a well or lease are dictated by these cost considerations, which are often seen as unavoidable. Options for continuing operations on a marginal basis are limited, but must include non-conventional approaches to problem solving, such as the use of alternative sources of lease power, and scrupulous reduction of non-productive operating techniques and costs. The loss of access to marginal oil and gas productive reservoirs is of major concern to the DOE. The twin difficulties of high operating costs and low or marginal hydrocarbon production often force independent operators to temporarily or permanently abandon existing lease facilities, including producing wells. Producing well preservation, through continued economical operation of marginal wells, must be maintained. Reduced well and lease operating costs are expected to improve oil recovery of the Schaben field, in Ness County, Kansas, by several hundred thousands of barrels of oil. Appropriate technology demonstrated by American Warrior, allows the extension of producing well life and has application for many operators throughout the area.