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Project Number 341
Date of Summary July 01, 2001
Subject Develop and Improved Methodology for Pre-drill Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient Prediction
Performing Activity Knowledge Systems
Principal Investigator Jim Bridges
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Completion May 2001
Description This JIP developed an improved methodology for pre-drill pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction for deepwater wells. The JIP conducted a detailed geo-pressure analysis of 60 to 80 deepwater wells using all available data. A Multi-disciplinary team studied the results and formulated an improved methodology for predicting pore pressures and fracture gradients. The JIP held forums and training sessions and prepared a reference document to implement the new methodology.
Progress Completed. Best Practice Procedures for Predicting Pre-Drill Geopressures in Deep Water Gulf of Mexico. Knowledge Systems, Inc., June 2001 was prepared as a result of the project. It is proprietary in nature, and is available only through Knowledge Systems.
 

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