A Coastal Corp. subsidiary has jumped productive capacity nearly tenfold with the use of 3D seismic technology and additional drilling in a gas field in the Gulf of Mexico.
Coastal unit ANR Production Co. scored the success in geologically complex West Cameron 504A field off Louisiana.
The field had been producing about 3.5 MMcfd in recent years. After evaluating 3D seismic data, conducting two major well workovers, and drilling three wells, ANR increased deliverability to more than 30 MMcfd.
"Completion of Phase I of this project marks the successful beginning of our reemphasis on exploration and production in the gulf," said David A. Arledge, president and chief operating officer of Coastal. "Once we have established sufficient production history from Phase 1, we will proceed in the second quarter of 1.995 with Phase 2, expected to enhance production further."
West Cameron 504A field was discovered in 1971 but not placed on production until 1980 because of its complex geologic structure. The field is heavily faulted, with multiple pay zones at 4,500-7,000 ft.
ANR operates the field with a 70% working interest. RB Operating Co. and its Ramco-NYL 1987 LP affiliate hold the remaining 30%.
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