Question

What is hydrostatic pressure gradient

Answer 1

The hydrostatic pressure gradient is the rate of change in formation fluidpressure with depth. Fluid density is the controlling factor in the normalhydrostatic gradient. In the U.S. Rocky Mountains, a formation water gradientof 0.45 psi/ft is common. In the U.S. Gulf Coast, a gradient of 0.465 psi/ft is common.

Answer 2

The hydrostatic pressure gradient is the rate of change in formation fluid pressurewith depth. Fluid density is the controlling factor in the normalhydrostatic gradient. In the U.S. Rocky Mountains, a formation water gradient of 0.45 psi/ft is common. In the U.S. Gulf Coast, a gradient of 0.465 psi/ft is .