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To: jcole05 who wrote (15619)	5/14/2002 7:09:44 PM
From: Bearcatbob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15703

Justin, I have no expertise in water disposal. My observation is that it can be done in the area quite cost effectively. I suspect the major cost is initial capital and then most likely pumping power. I have come to look at ELH as a bit of a poker game. Five down cards. Wells 4 and 9, Pyramid Power, Area and WD. When the cards are turned over will they be aces or duces? Bob

To: jcole05 who wrote (15619)	5/15/2002 12:21:13 PM
From: SofaSpud	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15703

Let me take a stab at it, while saying up front that all I know is what I've learned from reading these boards for three years. Issues: - volume -- we're talking about several thousand barrels per day of water. Again, it's nothing unusual -- this formation has produced much water over the years, while coughing up a billion barrels of oil. But 6000 or 8000 bbls/d is several hundred thousand gallons of water; - composition -- it's not exactly potable water. What comes up from a well is typically saline for starters, and it's not unusual to have other contaminants, like sulphur, heavy metals and the like. So you have to be really careful to keep it away from ground water, acquifers, etc. - temperature -- it's bloody hot water, which is a good thing for EOR operations, but unfortunately the composition is such that it's corrosive. As I understand it, the ideal is to drill a water disposal well into a formation that can (a) take the volume, and (b) not communicate with other formations, acquifers, etc. I think that's the direction you were looking for? Usual disclaimer -- others please correct my errors.