A Review of New Techniques And Methods of Complerting The Delaware Formation of S.E. New Mexico

With improved oil prices the Delaware formation of S.E. New Mexico has become a hot bed of activity since early 1990. The paper presents background information such as lithology, formation rock characteristics, X-Ray Diffraction and SEM analysis. Completion practices and perforation programs are reviewed for nine different fields along with analysis of different stimulation practices. The paper also reviews stimulation fluids, volumes, injection rates, types of proppant used and fracture geometries to provide an optimum completion program.