Call number:
M 19.92731
Description / Table of Contents:
A comprehensive overview of the key geologic, geomechanical and engineering principles that govern the development of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Covering hydrocarbon-bearing formations, horizontal drilling, reservoir seismology and environmental impacts, this is an invaluable resource for geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers.
Since the beginning of the US shale gas revolution in 2005, the development of unconventional oil and gas resources has gathered tremendous pace around the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key geologic, geophysical, and engineering principles that govern the development of unconventional reservoirs. The book begins with a detailed characterization of unconventional reservoir rocks: their composition and microstructure, mechanical properties, and the processes controlling fault slip and fluid flow. A discussion of geomechanical principles follows, including the state of stress, pore pressure, and the importance of fractures and faults. After reviewing the fundamentals of horizontal drilling, multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, and stimulation of slip on pre-existing faults, the key factors impacting hydrocarbon production are explored. The final chapters cover environmental impacts and how to mitigate hazards associated with induced seismicity. This text provides an essential overview for students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in unconventional reservoirs.
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
x, 483 Seiten
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Illustrationen
ISBN:
978-1-107-08707-1
Language:
English
Note:
Part I. Physical Properties of Unconventional Reservoirs:
1. Introduction;
2. Composition, fabric, elastic properties and anisotropy;
3. Strength and ductility;
4. Frictional properties;
5. Pore networks and pore fluids;
6. Flow and sorption;
7. Stress, pore pressure, fractures and faults;
Part II. Stimulating Production from Unconventional Rservoirs:
8. Horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing;
9. Reservoir seismology;
10. Induced shear slip during hydraulic fracturing;
11. Geomechanics and stimulation optimization;
12. Production and depletion;
Part III. Environmental Impacts and Induced Seismicity:
13. Environmental impacts and induced seismicity;
14. Managing the risk of injection-induced seismicity;
References;
Index.
Branch Library:
GFZ Library
