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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on March 7, 2011 at 13:45

A 22,000' vertical wellbore will intersect a large number of potentially productive zones.  Which of them may be economic to produce and to what extent is unknown.  When the well is completed and reported officially to the state, there will be hard data available upon which to base projections.  It may be some months before that information is available.

Permalink Reply by Flip Phillips on March 8, 2011 at 0:35

Hey Kitt.....nice to finally put a face to a Burkley. Welcome

Lots of good people here to help orientate you to this latest 'Big One'. Some interesting stuff.

As I'm sure you have noticed, there are a few people who can be a little anal about the rules as it relates to personal stuff. So in order not to get them upset, I've connected with a few people here via email where I don't have to worry about following the rules to a 'T'. It's difficult sometimes to not get a little personal when discussing 'business only' on this site.

 

I'm sure there is a lot that we can share about what's happening (past and present) where we won't get in trouble with the local police. If you want, you can reach me at: flip at stny dot rr dot com

 

Exciting times, huh  

Permalink Reply by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on March 8, 2011 at 4:23

These "local police" you refer to are a big reason the site has been so informative and useful. Looking over a busy site is a daunting task for one person.

In depth personal discussions can take place on your personal page, the "My Page" tab. Feel free to chat away about anything you'd like on the comment wall. You can also send private messages to any member. See the "send a message" link for that. Click on someone's profile pic or name to get that link.

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Netterville Coleman on March 8, 2011 at 5:18

Keith,

I would like to thank you for establishing this site. It has been a wonderful educational resource for me and my family. The experts on this site have been so kind to share their knowledge.

Elizabeth Coleman

Madison, MS

Permalink Reply by J Jones on March 8, 2011 at 6:35

I'm not a Burkley or a Phillips but I do have interests and ties to the area.  I joined this site to learn as much as possible from knowledgeable people who work in the industry or from those who have personal dealings in the natural gas industry in the Shreveport area.  I have found this site to be very informative and hope to continue to access the minds of the people who "know" what's going on because if this Burk - Phil. well is the real deal, the people in Jefferson County will need all the help and knowledge that they can get.  Thanks guys and keep up the good work. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Mag on March 14, 2011 at 2:57

Mainland definitely feeling confident for their #1with that report.  Time will tell.  We all are hoping for the best.  Nothing wrong with more natural resources :)

Permalink Reply by J Jones on March 14, 2011 at 4:47

Please excuse my ignorance, but I assume that this is very good.  Would this make the well cost effective?  I have heard many negative assumptions that even though the gas may be in place, the cost of drilling and fracking would not allow the well to be cost effective.  Please advise.

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on March 14, 2011 at 4:53

GIP (Gas In Place) is an important element of the prospective nature of the formation(s) being tested.  What we still do not know is what percentage of the GIP is recoverable.  And that is a big "If"!  There is likely no accurate answer to that question short of actual production.  And that seems to be 4 or 5 months off.  The well cost will not be known until after completion operations.

Permalink Reply by jeff boler on March 14, 2011 at 6:41

My glass is half full as opposed to yours which sadly, is half empty (at best). 

 

I'm not sure what you refer to when you state 'And that is a big "if"!' Such a statement generally follows a sentence or paragraph containing the word 'if'.

 

In reference to % Recoverable GIP: This report tells me that the percentage of GIP that is recoverable can be reduced by 50% & we would still be looking at an economically viable play... 

 

Lets look at the facts as they stand now:

1] We have a source rock, a porous reservoir rock, and seal (or trap)

2] We know that the Reservoir's Pressure is no less than 20,800 psi (based on the mud weight at 20,700 ft, No data avaliable from deeper, but the weight was certainly increased before TD). When compared to Eaton's Normal Compaction Trend for the Greater GoM Basin (0.465 psi/ft), this reservoir has double the abnormal pressure (variance from the NCT) of the prolific Amorusa Field.

3] We have permeability, though the source is unknown (it likely comes from natural fractures, thin turbidites, or a combination of both). Permeability is ensured by the behavior of Chevron's C. P. Long et al #1, drilled in 1981. It is possible to take a kick from shale, but it is not possible for a shale to continuously kick (or blowout) for two months without enhanced permeability.

4] We now know that GIP per section is considerable. Previous estimates were thought by many to be noteworthy, now evidence points to those estimates being upgraded.

5] Completion practices in the Bossier Shale (the Reservoir according to MNLU) are known and an expert with experience specific to this formation has been consulted.

 

The way I see it, this well's capabilities will not be geologically restricted, but rather the sized of production tubing, pipeline, and/or downstream capabilities will prove to be the limiting factor with regards to flow-rate...

 

 

Permalink Reply by Flip Phillips on March 14, 2011 at 6:59

I agree, Jeff. The size pipe that has been ordered is mostly where the 'restriction' applies. They have already told us that this well will probably be in the 20-25MMcf/d range based mainly on the mechanics (hole size, pipe, etc). The other factor that comes into play is even though they aren't allowed to drill another well in this unit in this formation, they can drill another well in this unit if it draws from a shallower formation.  

 

The other thing is that they are 'wanting' to construct a pipeline under the Mississippi to connect into the Louisianna (larger) pipeline. Currently (I'm told), there is a State restriction against it.....however this could all change once this area starts producing in a big way.

 

One thing I don't know (forgot to ask) is if they want to produce more gas from a well, can they redrill it for a larger dia. pipe?

Permalink Reply by Kitt Burkley on March 14, 2011 at 3:55

Keith, Paul, Skip, Bruce and other experts, thanks for keeping us informed in regards to the Burkley Phillips #1 well.  It is nice to acquire knowledge regarding "how it works" as this is all new to me.  When you can, please keep it simple, in other words, layman's terms when possible.   The news today is inspiring and keeps me hopeful.  I am sure it will be fall or end of year before any production starts, "a work in progress".

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Netterville Coleman on March 14, 2011 at 8:57

I think that I read during this discussion that a stainless steel casing is being made for the well in Japan. Does anyone know if the tragic devastation in Japan has affected getting this casing?

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