Greyhairs,
Okay, we'll drop the gravity/sphere thing. I'm happy now.
With regard to the 15,000psi...
as I said, I can't remember where I read it and may have drawn the wrong conclusion regarding how that figure arose (I have my fair share of grey hairs too!!! <ggg>).
If anyone else can dig up that article, a few questions would be answered.
If the reservoir is highly overpressured (and extensive), then our main concern is deciding what colour we would like our new 550 Marranello to be painted!!!
They just need to ensure that they have good "offshore" rated casing in the hole and BOPs at the surface (and good welders!!!). Again, I am wading a little deep, but as I understand it, with a gas reservoir, the higher the pressure, the greater the compression factor.
Result: under controlled release conditions, there is a greater recoverable reserve.
I have absolutely no idea of any flow rates, sorry.
I would be most interested to know, though!!!
Are they even going to attempt a "shut-in"???
It may be a strain, but if I was the guy turning that valve, I'd want to have my cajones crossed, as well as my fingers!!!
Night, night,
Rick. |
