Replies to post #38978 on Hemi Energy Group Inc. (fka HMGP)

[kelseyf]

Exactly zguy, the Collins Hemi-1 is clearly a well that has very different (excellent) features and characteristics that other wells in this SEK area do not demonstrate. A jack pump can be used and probably will be used by Hemi to control the pressures and flowrates from the Collins Hemi-1.

Another interesting point that should be explored is the requirement of an upgrade well head that needed to be put in place by Hemi to hold back this pressure on the Collins.

Many on this board just looked at this development as another tactic of Hemi delaying its progress with a well, but in reality when his well was first drilled and Hemi understood or better yet witnessed what it had; an immediate corrective action was needed so the well would not blow out.

I find it hard to believe that Hemi would have gone to this process if this well did not have this pressure as reported (2000-2500 psi)

With this well head now in place along with the jack pump, Hemi now regains full control of the Collins well and can be in position to control the proper type of flow rates for the oil and be able to contain the current strong amount of pressure being released.

Kels

[bdahl385]

Good info zguy - no doubt there are special procedures in place on this well to get the oil production flowing. The gas and associated condensate makes for a complicated completion in lieu of the fact there is not a local market at present for the NG. It is a shame to have to vent / flare that gas but it's the cost of doing business if we want to produce the liquids.

I don't mean to beat a dead horse with this lingering topic, I just want to express my reluctance to believe the original PR stating 2000-2500# of pressure in this zone. Below is a link to a pressure gradient chart that shows formation pressure versus depth. This includes normal hydrostatic, overpressure and lithostatic gradient lines. If we assume the Squirrel zone is around 900', normal virgin pressure would be around 500# - the same as KAA mentioned for a typical KS well at this depth.

http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=formation%20pressure

This will be my last post on this topic, I will just wait for the final well results to play out and see if any further mention of formation pressures get released. Once they market the gas, it's normal for the production figures to list a volume (mcf) and flowing/shut in pressures. Time will tell...