Introduction

Introduction

Objectives, history and background, play

team, scope of work, and generalized
results
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Santa Rosalia

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Stratigraphic Framework
Establishing the Wilcox and Queen City
Stratigraphic Framework

Widespread shale markers having characteristic

resistivity log profiles define the primary bounding
surfaces between successive genetic stratigraphic
units. These shale markers represent surfaces of
maximum marine flooding

Several large intraformational unconformities evident

on seismic data also divide the Queen City-Wilcox
succession and are important sequence boundaries
within the stratigraphic framework
Burgos Stratigraphic Column
 CAMPOS
ALONDRA
DR. COSS
TIJERINA
BASALTO
CHAPOTE
ARCABUZ
CULEBRA
ROMANO
CORINTIO
Marco Estratigráfico
STA. ROSALIA
MOJARREÑAS
CARRETAS
SABINITO
MACETA
STA. ANITA
CUERVITO PAMORANA
VIBORITAS LLANO BLANCO TOPO
FORMACIONES

JACKSON Perfil Estratigrafico con Yacimientos y Campos T. dibollensis

SB 38.0
E. guayabalensis N. cockfielensis
YEGUA SUPERIOR MFS 38.5
YEGUA
SECCIÓN AFLORANTE YEGUA INFERIOR SB 40.5
C.eximia
COOK COOK MOUNTAIN YEGUA
MOUNTAIN (COMPLEJO PROGRADANTE)
CM-1 SB 44.0

T.smithvillensis WECHES
WECHES MFS 45.5 E. guayaensis
QC-1
ESCOMBROS Y BLOQUES
QC-2 (WECHES COOK MOUNTAIN)
QC-3
QUEEN CITY QUEEN CITY
QC-4 SB 39.5

QC-5
QC-6
MS-17

MS-19 REKLAW
MS-20 (CUNA PROGRADANTE SUP.)
REKLAW REKLAW MS-21
REKLAW
( CUÑA

G. soldadoensis
MFS 49.0 ARENAS REKLAW 48.5

DERRUMBES O ABANICOS DE TALUD

ARENAS REKLAW 46.5

WX-1 SB 49.5
V. hatchetighensis MFS 49.8 SB 46.5
SB 50.0
G. rex MFS 50.3
WX-2
EOCENO SB 50.5
WILCOX MFS 51.0
SB 48.5

WX-4 SB 51.5

FAUNA RETRABAJADA DEL PALEOCENO ARENAS SIN NOMBRE

EOCENO INF.
ARENAS PWX
MFS
PALEOCENO
SB
WILCOX CAPITAN -1
T. midwayensis SB EROSIVO
CIMA DE FORMACIÓN
SB
MIDWAY PM-17 ARENA SOMERA

SB SB ARENA PROFUNDA
 Seccion Estructural Pwx-16
Alondra-2
Lomcopa-1 Peñalva-104 Dr. Coss-101 Tijerina-1 C-1004 C-1005 M-132 M-12 M-3 M-13 Picadillo-15 Cuervito-19

E.T.
M F S -4 8 .0
S B -3 9 .5
S B -3 9 .5

S B -3 9 .5
S B -4 4 .0

Jackson
E .W IL C O X

M F S -4 9 .0
WE C H E S
S B -4 8 .5 S B -3 9 .5
S B -4 9 .5 M S -2 1
M F S -4 5 .5
M F S -4 0 .0
Q .C IT Y

Cook Mountain
E .W IL C O X
QC -1
M F S -4 9 .0
S B -3 9 .5
M F S -5 0 .3
S B -4 4 .0
C M -1

E .W IL C O X S B -3 9 .5
S B -4 9 .5
M F S -4 0 .0
WE C H E S M F S -4 0 .0 S B -3 9 .5

S B -4 9 .5 M F S -4 0 .0 S B -3 9 .5
M F S -4 5 .5 MS -N A

Yegua
M F S -5 0 .3
Q .C IT Y S B -4 4 .0
QC -4
C M -1

P .W IL C O X S
CM-1
B -4 4 .0

M F S -4 0 .0
QC -5 WE C H E S

Yegua somero
S
CM-1
B -4 4 .0

WE C H E S CM-1
S B -4 6 .5 M F S -4 5 .5 WE C H E S
S B -3 9 .5
Q .C IT Y M F S -4 5 .5
M F S -5 0 .3 M F S -4 5 .5 S B -4 4 .0
Q .C IT Y W E C H E S
M F S -4 0 .0
Q .C IT Y

Queen city Cuña progradante

QC -2
M F S -4 8 .0
QC -2 QC -2 M F S -4 0 .0

MS-17
P .W IL C O X QC -4 Q .C IT Y M F S -4 0 .0
P .M ID W A Y
M F S -4 5 .5 CM-1
QC -5 M F S -4 0 .0
S B -4 4 .0

S B -4 4 .0
WE C H E S S B -4 4 .0 S B -3 9 .5

CM-1
S B -4 6 .5
S B -4 8 .5 QC -4
M S -2 1 QC -4 M F S -4 5 .5
QC -4 M F S -4 5 .5 Q .C IT Y
Q .C TI Y M F S -4 0 .0
QC -5 S B -4 4 .0
P .W IL C O X QC -5
M F S -4 8 .0 QC -5

MS-17
M F S -4 9 .0
S B -4 6 .5 REKL AW S B -4 6 .5
QC -5
S B -4 6 .5
D IS -3

M F S -4 5 .5

Cook Mountain
E .W IL C O X
MS -1 7 M F S -4 8 .0
S B -4 8 .5 MS -1 7 QC -4 S B -4 4 .0

MFS-48.0
MS-17
M S -2 1
QC -4 S B -4 4 .0
QC -5 WE C H E S

QC -5 S B -4 4 .0

Paleoceno Reklaw
S B -4 9 .5
M F S -4 9 .0

M F S -4 5 .5
Q .C IT Y

M F S -4 5 .5
M F S -5 0 .3 Q .C IT Y

S B -4 4 .0
E .W IL C O X
M F S -4 5 .5
Q .C IT Y

S B -4 6 .5

S B -4 9 .5

S B -4 6 .5 M F S -4 5 .5
QC -4
M F S -5 0 .3
W X -2 E .W IL C O X

P .W IL C O X QC -4
S B -4 8 .5

E. Wilcox
Q C -3
S B -4 6 .5
WX -1 D QC -5
WX -1 D
S B -4 9 .5 S B -4 9 .5 QC -4

QC -5

M F S -5 0 .3
W X -2

S B -4 6 .5
WX -3
W X -4
K .S U P E R IO R
P .W IL C O X

Queen City
M F S -5 0 .3

Cuña inf. Reklaw

K. Superior
S B -4 9 .5

M F S -5 0 .3

Cuña sup. Reklaw

 TOP LAP

S.B. 39.5 M.A.

CUÑA YEGUA
Depositional Systems Analysis
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Modern depositional processes

Almost all bed-load (or traction current)

transport processes deposit continuous sand
trends that define the pathways of the modern
sediment-dispersal system (Galloway and
Hobday, 1983)
Wave-action and
longshore transport
(traction currents)
along the Mexico-
Texas Gulf Coast has
deposited an
extensive, narrow and
linear sand complex
that defines a major
coastal barrier-
strandplain
depositional system
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Constructing lithofacies maps

Constructing the gross-sandstone map of a

genetic stratigraphic unit is the first step in
interpreting the sediment-dispersal pathways
of an ancient depositional system
 Queen City 3 Reservoir
Gross sandstone map

Gross sandstone

>20 m

15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m

Dip-oriented sand-
body
5 km
Strike-oriented
sand-body
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Constructing lithofacies map set

In addition to distinctive sand-body

geometries, modern depositional systems also
have characteristic internal architectures that
can be observed in cores, cuts, or sections
Internal architecture of a barrier-lagoonal
depositional system
Electric log response of different facies in a modern barrier-
lagoonal system
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Constructing lithofacies map set

Internal architecture of ancient depositional

systems can be interpreted from well-log
response. Thus, constructing a log-facies map
of a genetic stratigraphic unit can define trends
in areal patterns of bedding architecture of the
ancient depositional system
Queen City 3 Log facies at
Mojarrenas and Picadillo
fields
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Constructing lithofacies map set

Therefore, the basic lithofacies map set must

include gross sandstone and log facies maps
that enable us to define the characteristics of
the depositional systems and their sediment-
dispersal patterns
Methodology of Depositional Systems
Analysis

Comparison with modern analog

Comparing ancient sediment-dispersal
patterns with modern analogs leads to an
understanding of the physical processes
that controlled deposition, providing a
powerful guide for predicting the geometry
and distribution of framework sandstones
in exploration areas where there are no
wells
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 5
Reservoir

Gross sandstone

> 20 m
15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
N 0-5 m
0m
5 km
Modern Analog
for Queen City 5

Rio Tigre

Laguna Madre
Modern Analog for
Queen City 5

Rio Tigre

Laguna Madre
Structural Framework
 Structural Framework

A selection of the available 2-D and 3-D

seismic data was interpreted to define the
regional fault framework, the reservoir levels,
important regional unconformities and the
top Cretaceous

The depth structure maps integrate all well

tops, the interpreted seismic data and structural
mapping done by the Field Development Teams
Structure on Queen City 3
Structure on Queen City 3
Comparison of Structure and Depositional
Systems

The gross sandstone and log facies map set

should be related to basin morphology,
basement configuration, and intraformational
structures to assess the role of
syndepositional deformation in building
sequence architecture
Wilcox 4 Reservoir Gross sandstone

Structure Gross sandstone

map
40-50 m
30-40 m
20-30 m
10-20 m
0-10 m
 Queen City 3
Log Facies

5 km
Petrophysical Rock Properties
 Petrophysical Rock Properties

Petrophysical analysis was conducted on 188

wells within the play area to provide basic rock
properties of porosity, water saturation, shale
volume and permeability within the Queen City
and Wilcox reservoirs

Cut-off values for pay were porosity, water

saturation and shale volume of 0.13, 0.70 and
0.40, respectively.
 Petrophysical Rock Properties

Rock properties were compared to well test

and production performance in all reservoirs
and wells that were under-performing with
respect to their petrophysical characteristics
were identified

Mapping regional reservoir-quality rock

distribution as well as delineating under-
performing areas was fundamental in
identifying opportunities for resource growth
Petrophysical comparison of producing and non-producing zones
shows no obvious difference in reservoir quality indicating potential for
recompletion.
Santa Rosalia 12 Santa Rosalia 20

QC-5 QC-5
QC-5 QC-5

1850

1800

Cum prod = 2.3 Bcf No production

QC-5 FSB QC-5 FSB

1900
Integration and Lead Identification
 Lead Identification

Prediction of regional sandstone distribution,

refinement of structural maps and field-scale
petrophysical analysis performed on
available logs and cores were combined with
production data

Integration and analysis of these data

resulted in the identification of new
opportunities in the Wilcox and Queen City
reservoirs
 Lead Identification

The Play Group identified 64 leads with remaining potential

in the Wilcox and Queen City reservoirs

The lead concepts vary from:

Exploration

Field extension
Geologically-targeted infill drilling

Porosity pinch-out
Bypassed pay
 Queen City 3 Lead 16:
Roma Field Exploration Concept
(gas & oil)
Draco Field
Blankou
t the Structure and
producti
Eufrates on QC 3 reservoir
quality is
poorly defined
because of a
Picudo lack of data,
Saturno
but production
occurs south
of this lead
Acuario and north
across the
10 km
border in
Texas.
 Roma Field
(gas & oil) Draco Field Gross Sandstone
Queen City 3
Reservoir

PicudoLead 7
Saturno
Gross sandstone
Acuario
15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m
Queen City 3 Lead 7: Field Extension Concept

Cum = 2-5 Bcf

Santa Rosalia 600 Cum = 1-2 Bcf

Recent wells

Depositional systems
mapping predicted 10 m of
barrier core facies extending
SE of, but fault separated
from, highly productive S.R.
wells. Recent success in
S.R. 600 confirmed field
5 km extension potential.
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 3
Reservoir

Lead 7
Santa Rosalia 600

Gross sandstone

15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m
Queen City 3 Lead 7: Field Extension Concept

Santa Rosalia 1 Santa Rosalia 600

New producer
Cum prod. 4.5 Bcf
QC-3

QC-3

QC-3 FSE QC-3 FSE

1750

1650

QC-3 FSB
QC-3 FSB
Queen City 5 Lead 11: Infill Drilling Concept
QC 5 cum prod =5.5 Bcf
ave. drainage area/well 660 m

Producing
wells

Producing well density

in QC 5 is 1,500 m,
much greater than
average per/well
drainage area, creating
opportunity for infill
5 km drilling and
recompletions.
 Queen City5 Lead-11: Infill Drilling Concept
Santa Rosalia 12 Santa Rosalia 20 Santa Rosalia 96

QC-5 QC-5 QC-5 QC-5 QC-5 QC-5

1800
1850

1800

QC-5 FSB
No production
Cum prod = 2.3 Bcf No production

QC-5 FSB QC-5 FSB

Petrophysical comparison of producing and non-producing zones shows 1850 no obvious

difference in reservoir quality. Density of1900
existing well completions is insufficient to
adequately drain the reservoir.
Queen City 3 Lead 4: Porosity Pinch-out Concept

St Rosalia 436
St Rosalia 3

Culebra 162

5 km
Queen City 3 Lead 4: Porosity Pinch-out Concept

Culebra 162 Santa Rosalia 436 Santa Rosalia 3

New producer
Cum prod. 5.8 Bcf
QC-3 FSE
QC3 QC-3 FSE

1600

1200
QC3B
1300

QC-3 FSB

QC-3 FSG
Queen City 5 Lead 13: Bypassed Pay Concept

Quitrin 3

Quitrin 4

5 km
 Queen City5 Lead-13: Bypassed Pay Concept
Quitrin 3 Quitrin 4

QC5 QC5

950

1050
QC5FSB

QC5FSB

Despite net pay calculations of 3 m and 9 m in Quitrin 3 and 4 respectively,

there is no QC 5 production at Quitrin. Shallow drilling depths (900 m) over an
area of approximately 10 sq km makes a small but attractive target.
Queen City 5 Lead 10: Exploration Concept

Depositional systems
Lobo 1
mapping predicted 5-10 m
of distributary channel and
mouth-bar facies across
Lead 10 area.

Lead would benefit from

seismic attribute
analysis and detailed
Surco 1 structure mapping, but
drilling could commence
with minor review
resulting in short term
additions to the
prospect portfolio.
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 5
Lobo 1
Reservoir

Gross sandstone

> 20 m
15-20 m

Surco 1
10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m
0m
 Queen City5 Lead-10: Exploration Concept
Surco-1

10 m

Drilling of the Surco well corroborated the facies prediction of 5-10 m of

distributary channel and mouth-bar facies.
 Queen City 5 Lead 15:
Exploration Concept

15
Sta Rosalia field
Defining drilling
prospects in this
exploration lead
requires more well
and seismic data
acquisition.
Opportunities to add
to the prospect
portfolio are long
term.
Mojarrenas field
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 5
Sta Rosalia field
Reservoir

Gross sandstone

> 20 m
15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m
Mojarrenas field
0m
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 5
Reservoir

Gross sandstone

> 20 m
15-20 m
QC 5 expansion
faults 10-15 m
5-10m
0-5 m
0m
 Gross Sandstone
Queen City 5
Reservoir

Gross sandstone

> 20 m
15-20 m
10-15 m
5-10m
N 0-5 m
0m
Modern Analog for
Queen City 5

Rio Tigre

Laguna Madre
Modern Analog for
Queen City 5

Rio Tigre

Laguna Madre
Conclusions
 Results and Conclusions of the Play
Analysis

Primary products of the play analysis are a

regional stratigraphic and structural framework
within which, reservoir sandstone distribution
and structure contours were mapped for the
Wilcox 1 & 4 and Queen City 3 & 5 reservoirs

Production and test data and petrophysical

characteristics were also investigated and
integrated with the regional geologic framework to
determine rock quality and gas deliverability of the
principal reservoir units
Results and Conclusions of the Play
Analysis

More importantly, as a result of the play analysis

the Group identified numerous opportunities, or
leads, for new exploration, field extension and
reserves growth from existing fields

These opportunities are arranged in a portfolio of

64 leads that catalogs.
catalogs the resources available and
provides a guide for efficient planning and
deployment of future exploration and
development activities.
Results and Conclusions of the Play
Analysis

A companion study by Scotia Group

evaluated the resources associated with the
64 leads identified in the play analysis

The risk-adjusted recoverable resource for all

leads is estimated at 3.08 Tcf at P50 level: 0.883
Tcf in Wilcox reservoirs 2.197 Tcf in Queen City
reservoirs