Abstract:This paper describes a successful cyclic stea1n injection program in the Jobo Field, located on the northeastern edge of the Venezuelan Heavy Oil Belt. The program was commenced in 1974 by Amoco International Oil Company. It is being continued, following reversion, by Amoven, S.A., a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela. The Jobo reservoirs are highly unconsolidated sandstones at a depth of approximately 3,800 feet. The crude gravities range from 9 to 13.5 °API. Wells were completed on 64-acre spacing utilizin… Show more
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