Understanding true unconventional reservoir properties using nanoscale technology

Dandan Hu, Vincent Yang, Gang Li, Cheng Chen, Luis Matzar

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Abstract

Research on shale using focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM) technology has become commercially important. However, the traditional method used in the industry tends to misinterpret reservoir properties. With the improved method discussed in this paper, results are free of perspective distortion and shading effects, and it is possible to preserve the true pore throat shape and three-dimensional (3D) volume information. Accurate pore throat information assures the most reliable calculation of porosity and permeability and benefits the prediction of shale gas/oil recovery. Furthermore, this work is not limited to shale gas/oil studies - other tight gas systems can also be investigated using this method. The same technology can also be applied to coal beds to study cleats' patterns and impurities (clays and sulfides) in coal samples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - Kuwait Oil and Gas Show and Conference, KOGS 2013
Pages468-477
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventKuwait Oil and Gas Show and Conference, KOGS 2013 - Mishref, Kuwait
Duration: 7 Oct 201310 Oct 2013

Publication series

NameSociety of Petroleum Engineers - Kuwait Oil and Gas Show and Conference, KOGS 2013

Conference

ConferenceKuwait Oil and Gas Show and Conference, KOGS 2013
Country/TerritoryKuwait
CityMishref
Period7/10/1310/10/13

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