jeopardy exam 2 formation evaluation

Question 1

For the OOIP equation (given in your Formation Evaluation slides and discussed in class), what does the constant value of 7758 do?

Answer 1

Converts acre-ft to stock tank barrels

Question 2

What is the first thing one must do in order to prevent a blowout?

Answer 2

Evaluate the formation pressure before drilling

Question 3

If you had an overburden stress of 1500 psi, what would the minimum horizontal stress be (using typical values)?

Answer 3

1500*(anything between .6 and .7)=900–>1050

Question 4

When using the OOIP equation in formation evaluation, how is the variable “h” found?

Answer 4

Stratigraphic cross section using GR/SP/Resistivity measurements