Asset Poza Rica-Altamira

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Asset Poza Rica-Altamira
1. Introduction
2. Basin description
3. Main characteristics
4. Exploration and development history
5. Production by field and reserves
6. Facilities and hydrocarbons management
7. Drilling practices
I N D E X
The offshore Atn block is located on the continental shelf in the territorial waters of the
Golf of Mexico, in front of the northern coast of state of Veracruz, approximately 40 Km
East-Southeast of the city of Tuxpan de Rodrguez Cano and at 15 Km North of the town
of Tecolutla. Is Northern limit is the Bagre field and its it has area of 625 Km
2
. Geologically
is located in the eastern portion of the Tampico-Misantla Basin. In the block are the fields
Atn, Cangrejo, Escualo, Mejilln and Morsa.
The main producing formation is Middle Cretaceous El Abra formation which is made up
of naturally fractured carbonates. The hydrocarbons are super-light crude, gas and
condensate (45 to 53 API). Seventy two (72) wells have been drilled, with sixty six (66)
plugged and abandoned, four (4) shut-in and two (2) operating. As of January 2011 the
block has a cumulative production of 54.1 MMb of oil and 203.1 MMMcf of gas. The
production driving system is natural flowing and the reservoir depth ranges from 2,711 to
3,171 m.
Asset Poza Rica - Altamira
INTRODUCTION
Location of the Atn Block
The Tampico-Misantla Basin is located west side of Mexico and includes the south end of
the state of Tamaulipas, the central portion of the state of Veracruz, portions of the west
side of the states of San Luis Potosi and Hidalgo, the north portion of the state of Puebla
and the continental platform to the bathymetry of 200 meters.
The crystalline basement is made up of igneous and metamorphic rocks ranging from the
Permian to the Middle Jurassic. In stratigraphic column of the Tampico-Misantla Province
the following tectonic sequences are recognized:
The first tectonic sequence (Synrift) begins in Triassic with the deposition over the
basement of continental clastic rocks of alluvial and fluvial environments with some lava
flows of the Huizachal Formation of the Late Triassic and Hettangian age. It is followed by
a marine transgressive sequence of sandstones and shales of the Huayacocotla Formation
during the Lower Jurassic Hettangian-Pliensbachian. In the Middle Jurassic the continental
environments re-appear with the clastic rocks of the Cahuasas Formation. A new
transgression allowed the deposition of oolitic limestone in the lower portion of the
Huehuetepec Formation.
BLOCK ATN
Location of the Block Atun in the Tampico-Misantla Basin.
BASIN DESCRIPTION
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Sandy limestones and shaly bioclastic rocks of the Tepexic Formation were deposited over
these formations in the Callovian age. It was followed by the deposition of deep water shaly
and carbonate limestones of the Santiago Formation when the maximum transgression was
reached during the Oxfordian age. Around of highs of the basement, carbonate ramps
developed and, in their internal side, were deposited the shaly-sandy limestones of the San
Pedro Formation and the oolitic limestones of the San Andres Formation together with
their lateral equivalents of the Chipoco Formation and basin sediments of the Taman
Formation. These facies reached their maximum development during the Kimmeridgian age
covering the Tampico-Misantla basin, mainly during the second sea-level lowering. In
certain zones it can be observed the abrupt change of the Santiago Formation to the
Chipoco or San Andres Formation.
The shaly and carbonate limestones of the Pimienta Formation covered regionally the
formations Taman, Chipoco and San Andres during the Tithonian. Toward the end of the
Jurassic a thin packet of clastic rocks are deposited over the Pimienta Formation. These
sediments make up the La Casita Formation and their source is the erosion of exposed
portions of the crystalline basement.
The second tectonic sequence (Passive Continental Margin) begins with the deposition of
oolitic and bioclastic limestones of lower member of the Tamaulipas Formation of the
Berriasian-Valanginiano age. Towards the area of Tuxpan, however, there was the
development of a reef represented by the limestones of the El Abra Formation bordered by
slope sediments of the Tamabra Formation.
Towards the end of the Cenomanian this platform has an extended surface exposure. With
the following transgression, the shallow-water carbonate sedimentation is re-established
with the relative rise of the sea level. The pelagic carbonate limestones of the Agua Nueva
Formation of Turonian age are deposited over the formations El Abra, Tamabra and Upper
Tamaulipas.
BASIN DESCRIPTION
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Later shaly limestones with intercalations of bentonite of the San Felipe Formation were
deposited followed by marl, shaly limestones and calcareous shales of the Mendez
Formation mark the end of the Passive Continental Margin tectonic sequence.
The third tectonic sequence (Foreland Basin) is characterized by a change from carbonate
to terrigenous sedimentation. The terrigenous sediments were defined by Lpez-Ramos
(1956) as being part of the Tampico-Misantla Basin.
The bathymetric profile had the tendency to be of a ramp, with relatively narrow zones,
and in which the costal systems changed to a prodeltaic or slope zone with predominant
transport of sediments by turbidity currents, flows of waste rock and landslides.
List of formation abbreviations:
Mendez Kmendez
San Felipe Ksf
Agua Nueva Kan
Upper Tamaulipas Kts
Lower Tamaulipas Kti
Upper Jurassic Js
Upper Jurassic San Andres Jsa
Depositional Model Middle Cretaceous (Albian-Cenomanian)
BASIN DESCRIPTION
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The geological column from the bottom to top, begins with the Paleozoic crystalline
basement overlaid by Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous calcareous rocks. These in turn were
overlaid by sediments from the border of the Middle Cretaceous platform (reefs of the El
Abra Formation) that change facies laterally towards the slope (Tamabra Formation) and
towards the interior of the of the platform (post-reef facies.) These same sediments
overlay the Upper Cretaceous rocks towards the interior of the platform. A clear
discordance can be noted in the reef growth zones that set the contact of the Middle
Cretaceous with the clastic sediments of the Tertiary and which make up the remaining of
the geological column till the Quaternary period.
Structurally the border of the carbonate rocks platform is characterized by major gravity-
induced listric faults that cut the Tertiary sediments dipping towards the basin and joining
in a main level (shaly interval of the Basal Tertiary.)
The area reservoirs are a combination of structural and stratigraphic traps developed in
the high of the block. The area is covered completely by 3D seismic acquired in
September 2002 and processed in November 2002 (Post-Stack Migration.) In May 2005
the seismic data went through a Pre-Stack Migration processing.
MAIN CARACTERISTICS
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Seismic-structural Section
Normal faults affecting the basement can be observed; some cut all the carbonate section
while others are the seal for the Tamaulipas Formation. However, the regional integration
suggests that the distribution of the carbonate platform is governed by faults and
basement high blocks.
Oolitic Banks
Structural Model
Campo Atn
Basement
MAIN CARACTERISTICS
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The field was discovered in 1966 with the well Atn-1. Production was started in 1968 and
around 1973 maximum production is reached with almost 30,000 bpd of oil. Later
production declined steeply and the field production became marginal. The main causes
for the steep production decline were: the high rates of initial exploitation, a high
permeability associated with a dual porosity system (vugs and fractures) and powerful
associated aquifer. The crude type is super-light of 45 a 53 API. The reservoir pressure
varies between 285 a 293 Kg/cm
2
.
Exploratory wells were drilled during field development. They were delineation wells
(searching for addition accumulations) or well searching for other reservoirs.
The seismic 3D survey Lankahuasa Norte, acquired in 2002, helped define more correctly
the reservoirs of the Offshore Golden Lane.
Currently there are two well operating in the Atn Field (wells Atn 32 and Atn 54).
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
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Production in the Atn block is associated with the fields: Atn, Cangrejo, Escualo,
Mejilln and Morsa. In 1968 exploitation begun with well Atn-3, reaching a maximum
production of 30.47 Mb and 101.8 MMcf in June 1970. As of January 2011 the block has a
cumulative production of 54.1 MMb of oil and 203.1 MMMcf of gas.
The breakdown of the production per field is: Field Atn has cumulative production of
40.7 MMb (oil) and 197.6 MMMcf (gas). Field Escualo has cumulative production of 1.9
MMb (oil) and 0.9 MMMcf (gas). Field Morsa has cumulative production of 11.5 MMb (oil)
and 4.6 MMMcf (gas). The well Mejilln-1 has original oil-in-place 2P of 40.1 MMb (oil)
and 108.2 MMMcf (gas) and remaining reserves 2P of 1.6 MMb of oil and 46.4 MMMcf of
gas.
Production History Graph - Block Atn
PRODUCTION BY FIELD AND RESERVES
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The reserves of the Atn block are the sum of the reserves of the fields Atn and Mejilln.
The block has proved reserves of 9.2 MMboe, probable reserves of 13.4 MMboe and
possible reserves of 3.7 MMboe for a total of 26.3 MMboe of 3P reserves (as of January
2011.)
Number
of wells
Plays
Hydrocarbon
Type
Density
(API)
Reserves (MMboe)
GOR
(m/m)
1P 2P 3P
72 El Abra
Light Crude/Gas
and Condensate
43-53 9.2 22.6 26.3 1383
Reserves of the Atn Block in Millions of barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe).
PRODUCTION BY FIELD AND RESERVES
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The Atun block has two offshore platforms: Atn-B (octopod) and Atn-D (tetrapod).
Facilities infraestructura of the Offshore Golden Lane
Platform Atn B
(Operating) 12 conductors
Platform Atn D
(new, not operating) 3 conductors
(Atn-101 pending recovery)
FACILITIES & HYDROCARBONS MANAGEMENT
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The production of the Atn-B platform flows into an oil-gas pipeline of 6 x 0.33 Km. It
joins the underwater oil-gas pipeline of 12 x 13 Km that connects Atn-D platform to
Bagre-A platform. Flow continues from Bagre-A platform to Marsopa platform through an
oil-gas pipeline of 16 x 14 Km. Finally it is sent from Marsopa to the Punta de Piedra
Separation Battery via a 20 x 33 Km oil-gas pipeline.
Currently the Atn-D is not operating waiting for the arrival of a jackup rig for the
completion of well Atn-101.
The Atn-D platform connects to the Bagre-A platform via an oil-gas pipeline of 12 x
13 Km continuing the same flow of the Atn-B platform .
FACILITIES & HYDROCARBONS MANAGEMENT
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Drilling Parameters
Depth: 2,700 to 2,900 vertical meters (tvd) and 3,000-3,400 total
depth (td)
Inclinations: Open holes (when applicable to determine water/oil contact
OWC) and horizontal wells with section of approximately 120
to 140 meters
Mud Density: Casing of 30 kneeling on the production platform
First Stage: 1.06-1.20 gr/cm; water-based
Second Stage: 1.20-1.35 gr/cm; oil-based
Third Stage: 1.35-1.45 gr/cm; oil-based
Fourth Stage: 1.03-1.06 gr/cm; water-based, open-hole
Objective: Middle Cretaceous El Abra formation
Drilling Problems:
Differential (pressure) sticking and trapping of drilling string due to early detection of the
top of the El Abra formation. Well control because o gas kicks or outbreaks.
Circulation loss during the drilling of the El Abra formation because of naturally fractured
limestone. Presence of hydrogen sulfide H
2
S.
Drilling Practices:
When installing the production platform there is a 30 kneeling pipe at approximately 150
meters. The first stage is drilled with a water-based mud of 1.06 to 1.20 gr/cm
3
to about
600 m to enhance the fracture gradient and mechanical integrity of the well. This stage is
drilled with a 17-1/2 bit. Casing of 13-3/8 is lowered and cemented and is used to install
surface connections.
DRILLING PRACTICES
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In the second stage a 12-1/4 wellbore is drilled with oil-base mud with density ranging
from 1.20 a 1.35 gr/cm
3
till the depth of the about 1,700 to 1,800 meters to lower and
cement casing of 9-5/8. These first two stages show normal pore pressure; when
abnormal densities show up it is because of the control of stability of the shales and not
because the pressure gradient requires it.
In the third stage a 8-1/2 wellbore is drilled and casing of 7 is lowered and cemented on
top of the El Abra formation. Samples are required to be taken during drilling with the
assistance of an on-site geologist and sometimes using logging while drilling (LWD) tools.
This allows to correlate the top of the El Abra formation and avoid circulation losses or or
gas kicks.
In more recent wells drilled in similar fields, the technique of drilling with liner (DWL) has
been used. It allows the liner at the bottom of the hole and when facing fluid losses it is
cemented and then extended to the surface.
The fourth and final stage is drilled using a water-base (brine) with density of 1.03 to 1.06
gr/cm
3
; a pilot hole of 6 or 6-1/8 is drilled until the water/oil contact (OWC) is found and
then the depth to drill horizontally is determined. The pilot wellbore is plugged and the
side-track is performed at 7 drilling pad level.
If necessary, depending on the drilling scenario, an open hole of 6 or 6 1/8 is drilled in
the producing zone; alternatively casing of 4 Premium-Connection is installed in the
producing zone.
The completion is done using a simple non-selective tool with packer in a 7 casing to
produce through tubing of 2-7/8. The valve tree at the wellhead is of 13 3/8 x 9 5/8 x
7 x 2 7/16 5,000 lb/in.
DRILLING PRACTICES
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Well bore Diagram and Geological Column
Wellbore Diagram for Atun-110, Horizontal Type
Geological Column
Formation
(m.v.b.m.r)
Seabed
74
TOP
KA
2,690
2,705 TD
150 m
500 m
1,600 m
1,800 md/ 1789.21 mv
Casing 30 X-
52, 309.72#,
XLF
Casing 9 5/8 N-80
53.5# VAM-FJL
Casing 13 3/8 N-
80, 68# VAM-FJL
Casing 7 P-110
53.5# VAM-FJL
2,999 md/ 2690 mv INCL.
72 AZ. 156 VS 747.79 m
Open Hole 5 7/8
3,217 md/2,705 mv, 90 Incl.,
SV= 972.79 m, AZ= 156
(Horizontal deployment=140 m)
The directional control of the wells demands medium-to-high dog-leg severity avoiding
very prolonged tortuosity (2.5 a 3.5 - 7/30 meters) since inclinations of 75 (seating point
of the 7 casing pipe) and 90 are reached in the producing zone. Likewise strict control
must be maintained on the cleanness of the wellbore to avoid settling of the cuttings in a
bed (cutting bed)
(m.v.b.m.r.= vertical
meters below rotary table)
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Directional Control
Plan #1 ( Well Atn 110 H) Directional Data for well Atn 110 H
MD
(meter)
Inclination
(degrees)
Azimuth
(degree)
TVD
(meters)
N-S
(meter)
E-W
(m)
Vertical
Section
(m)
Dogleg
(degrees/
30 meters)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000
150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000
500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000
530.00 0.00 0.00 530.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000
770.00 18.00 156.00 766.07 -34.16 15.21 37.39 2.250
830.00 18.00 156.00 823.13 -51.10 22.75 55.94 0.000
1,070.00 0.00 0.00 1,059.21 -85.25 37.96 93.32 2.250
1,800.00 0.00 0.00 1,789.21 -85.25 37.96 93.32 0.000
2,990.22 72.00 156.00 2,690.00 -683.14 304.15 747.79 1.815
2,999.93 72.00 156.00 2,693.00 -691.57 307.91 757.02 0.000
3,076.95 90.00 156.00 2,705.00 -760.79 338.72 832.79 7.011
3,216.95 90.00 156.00 2,705.00 -888.69 395.66 972.79 0.000
DRILLING PRACTICES
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June 2011
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