If I struck oil, how would it come up? It’s just TV, but TV depicts this event typically as a “gusher” like a geyser. But, one TV show suggests it can come “a’bubbling” up like a stream.
I would guess crude oil is under pressure, and the “a’bubbling” scenario is not likely.
(And, what is does “Texas T” mean?)
Jinx: (And, what is does “Texas T” mean?)
I looked in the mirror today/My eyes just didn’t seem so bright
I’ve lost a few more hairs/I think I’m going bald - Rush
It’s “Texas Tea,” which should make that clearer.
I do not know why, but I have seen actual geyser-looking streams of oil come from the earth on educational shows, so I have to assume there is some pressure there.
Yer pal,
Satan
I’m no geologist or geophysicist, but:
Yes, Satan, I agree. As far as I know, there should always be pressure where crude oil is found. This is because pockets of natural gas usually accompany crude oil deposits.
“A’bubbling crude” is probably unheard of.
Oh, and thanks to everyone for clarifying the phrase “Texas Tea”. Growing up in the heart of the 1970’s energy crisis, the analogy eluded me!
Short answer, 'cause I really don’t have the time to be here right now.
There are a variety of reservoir conditions one can run into and a range of grades of crude. Some reservoirs are high pressure and flow freely, some you pump, others you “push” (steam injection, water flood). There are surface seeps as well. Generally, pressure increases with depth, so Clampitt Exploration’s efforts are not going to produce a gusher. You can do a few things to help a reservoir flow, e.g, cycle a well (produce until pressure draws down, shut it in and let pressure build up), frac (various methods used to enhance fracturing and thereby permeability), etc.
That’s all very simplified.
There are places were crude and tar seep to the surface. Here in LA, CA we have the La Brea Tar Pits. (I think I just said the the Tar Tar Pits.) They are pools of tar that are exposed on the surface. Because they have a narrow film of water on the surface animals have tried to get a drink, gotten stuck, and you can now watch them being removed from the muck with dental picks.
There was also one poor girl found. Obviously not the brightest in the tribe.
If you want to see “a-bubblin’ crude” visit the grounds around the LA County Art Museum and the LaBrea Tar Pits. The stuff bubbles up everywhere; the picnic grounds, the parking lot, even around the drinking fountains.
Elmer J. Fudd,
Millionaire.
I own a mansion and a yacht.
Note to self: Type faster!