Effects of micrite microtextures on the elastic and petrophysical properties of carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1007/s11770-019-0777-y
Abstract: Apparent differences in sedimentation and diagenesis exist between carbonate reservoirs in different areas and affect their petrophysical and elastic properties. To elucidate the relevant mechanism, we study and analyze the characteristics of rock microstructure and… read more here.
Keywords: porosity; micrite microtextures; properties carbonate; carbonate reservoirs ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of different brines imbibition influences on co- and counter-current oil flows in carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.08.028
Abstract: Abstract Imbibition of water, as wetting phase in oil-wet fractured carbonate reservoirs, plays a key role in fluid flow between matrix and fracture system. The type of injected seawater and its chemistry would profoundly influence… read more here.
Keywords: imbibition; oil; counter current; current oil ... See more keywords
Application of Green additives for enhanced oil recovery: Cellulosic nanocrystals as fluid diversion agents in carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124422
Abstract: Abstract Oil recovery from carbonate reservoirs is low because of their complex nature which is characterized by the presence of high permeability streaks/fractures, broad pore size distribution and oil-wet/mixed wet state. The presence of high… read more here.
Keywords: cnc; carbonate reservoirs; fluid diversion; permeability ... See more keywords
Experimental and modeling study of enhanced oil recovery from carbonate reservoirs with smart water and surfactant injection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121516
Abstract: Abstract Many studies have been performed in the field of smart water injection and its combination with chemical methods to improve oil recovery. However, there has been less previous evidence for the efficiency of a… read more here.
Keywords: water; oil; smart water; oil recovery ... See more keywords
Flow pathways in multiple-direction fold hinges: Implications for fractured and karstified carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2021.104324
Abstract: Abstract Caves developed in carbonate units have a significant role in fluid flow, but most of these subsurface voids are below seismic resolution. We concentrated our study on four caves to determine the roles of… read more here.
Keywords: multiple direction; pathways multiple; carbonate reservoirs; direction fold ... See more keywords
Fracture characterization and modeling of karsted carbonate reservoirs: A case study in Tahe oilfield, Tarim Basin (western China)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.104104
Abstract: Abstract The characterization and modeling of fractures in karsted carbonate reservoirs are challenging due to the mechanical interactions between fractures and irregular karst elements. This study proposes an integrated approach for characterizing and modeling large-scale… read more here.
Keywords: tahe oilfield; oilfield tarim; fracture; carbonate reservoirs ... See more keywords
Hydrothermal dolomite reservoirs in a fault system and the factors controlling reservoir formation-A case study of Lower Paleozoic carbonate reservoirs in the Gucheng area, Tarim Basin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2020.104506
Abstract: Abstract The widespread hydrothermal activity in the Lower Paleozoic carbonate reservoirs of the Tarim Basin has received much attention. The discovery of hydrothermal dolomite reservoirs indicates that hydrothermal alteration may have a positive effect on… read more here.
Keywords: hydrothermal dolomite; reservoirs fault; carbonate reservoirs; dolomite reservoirs ... See more keywords
Petrophysical static rock typing for carbonate reservoirs based on mercury injection capillary pressure curves using principal component analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2019.06.039
Abstract: Abstract Rock typing lay the profound basis of rational and efficient development of oil and gas reservoirs. In carbonate reservoirs, however, the identification of petrophysical static rock type (PSRT) has always been a great challenge… read more here.
Keywords: petrophysical static; rock typing; rock; carbonate reservoirs ... See more keywords
Modeling matrix acidizing in naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106685
Abstract: Abstract Natural fractures, often developed in carbonate reservoirs, have significant influence on flow fields, thus affecting wormhole propagation in matrix acidizing. They are vital factors to be considered in modeling of matrix acidizing and field… read more here.
Keywords: carbonate reservoirs; natural fracture; matrix acidizing; natural fractures ... See more keywords
Rate transient analysis for coupling Darcy flow and free flow in bead-string fracture-caved carbonate reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107809
Abstract: Abstract Fluid flow dynamics in fracture-caved carbonate reservoirs are usually simulated using the traditional continuum flow theory. With the presence of large karst caves, fluid flow in these reservoirs may not always obey the Darcy… read more here.
Keywords: carbonate reservoirs; free flow; caved carbonate; flow ... See more keywords
Fluid geochemical response recorded in the alteration of marine carbonate reservoirs: the Silurian Shiniulan Formation, southeast Sichuan Basin, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109625
Abstract: Abstract Natural gas resources in marine carbonate rocks comprise the most significant remaining oil and gas resources in China. Preservation conditions assessment and destruction mechanisms of high-quality carbonate reservoirs play an important role in petroleum… read more here.
Keywords: silurian shiniulan; carbonate reservoirs; gas; marine carbonate ... See more keywords