Fundamental Controls on Fluid Flow in Carbonates: Current Workflows to Emerging Technologies

This volume highlights key challenges for fluid-flow prediction in carbonate reservoirs, the approaches currently employed to address these challenges and developments in fundamental science and technology. The papers span methods and case studies that highlight workflows and emerging technologies in the fields of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir modelling and computer science. Topics include: detailed pore-scale studies that explore fundamental processes and applications of imaging and flow modelling at the pore scale; case studies of diagenetic processes with complementary perspectives from reactive transport modelling; novel methods for rock typing; petrophysical studies that investigate the impact of diagenesis and fault-rock properties on acoustic signatures; mechanical modelling and seismic imaging of faults in carbonate rocks; modelling geological influences on seismic anisotropy; novel approaches to geological modelling; methods to represent key geological details in reservoir simulations and advances in computer visualization, analytics and interactions for geoscience and engineering.
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Fundamental controls on fluid flow in carbonates: current workflows to emerging technologiesAuthor(s)Susan M. Agar;Susan M. Agar1ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, PO Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252-2189, USA2Present address: Aramco Research Center, 16300 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sebastian GeigerSebastian Geiger3Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Imaged-based multiscale network modelling of microporosity in carbonatesAuthor(s)Maša Prodanović;Maša Prodanović1Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1585, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ayaz Mehmani;Ayaz Mehmani1Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1585, USASearch for other works by this author on:Adrian P. SheppardAdrian P. Sheppard2Department of Applied Mathematics, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geochemical record of fluid flow and dolomitization of carbonate platforms: Ascending freshwater–mesohaline mixing, Miocene of SpainAuthor(s)Zhaoqi Li;Zhaoqi Li1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA2Present address: ConocoPhillips, 600 North Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert H. Goldstein;Robert H. Goldstein1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045, USASearch for other works by this author on:Evan K. FranseenEvan K. Franseen1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Repeated injection of hydrothermal fluids into downdip carbonates: a diagenetic and stratigraphic mechanism for localization of reservoir porosity, Indian Basin Field, New Mexico, USAAuthor(s)Erik J. Hiemstra;Erik J. Hiemstra1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA2Present address: Marathon Oil Corporation, Mid-Continent Asset Team, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert H. GoldsteinRobert H. Goldstein1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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What controls porosity in cherty fine-grained carbonate reservoir rocks? Impact of stratigraphy, unconformities, structural setting and hydrothermal fluid flow: Mississippian, SE KansasAuthor(s)Erin M. Ramaker;Erin M. Ramaker1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA2Present address: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert H. Goldstein;Robert H. Goldstein1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USASearch for other works by this author on:Evan K. Franseen;Evan K. Franseen1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA3Kansas Geological Survey, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047, USASearch for other works by this author on:W. Lynn WatneyW. Lynn Watney1Department of Geology, KICC, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA3Kansas Geological Survey, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Simulation of end-member scenarios of density-driven flow: prediction of dolostone geobody dimensions using COMSOLAuthor(s)Mayur Pal;Mayur Pal1Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Kessler Park 1, 2288 GS, Rijswijk, The Netherlands2Present address: Maersk Oil and Gas A/S, Esplanaden 50, DK-1263, Copenhagen K, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:Conxita Taberner;Conxita Taberner1Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Kessler Park 1, 2288 GS, Rijswijk, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Christian TueckmantelChristian Tueckmantel1Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Kessler Park 1, 2288 GS, Rijswijk, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Carbonate petrophysical rock typing: integrating geological attributes and petrophysical properties while linking with dynamic behaviourAuthor(s)Mark Skalinski;Mark Skalinski1Chevron Energy Technology Company, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583-2324, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeroen A. M. KenterJeroen A. M. Kenter1Chevron Energy Technology Company, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583-2324, USA2Present address: ConocoPhillips, 600 N Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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An investigation of porosity–velocity relationships in faulted carbonates using outcrop analoguesAuthor(s)David Healy;David Healy1Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, School of Geosciences, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Joyce E. Neilson;Joyce E. Neilson1Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, School of Geosciences, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas J. Haines;Thomas J. Haines1Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, School of Geosciences, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Emma A. H. Michie;Emma A. H. Michie1Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, School of Geosciences, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK2Present address: Badley Geoscience, North Beck House, Hundleby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Nicholas E. Timms;Nicholas E. Timms3Department of Applied Geology, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Moyra E. J. WilsonMoyra E. J. Wilson3Department of Applied Geology, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Using mechanical models to investigate the controls on fracture geometry and distribution in chalkAuthor(s)Michael J. Welch;Michael J. Welch1Rock Deformation Research Ltd, 13th Floor, Pinnacle, 67 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 5AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Christine Souque;Christine Souque1Rock Deformation Research Ltd, 13th Floor, Pinnacle, 67 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 5AA, UK2Present address: IFP Energies nouvelles, 1 & 4, avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Russell K. Davies;Russell K. Davies3RDR USA Inc., PO Box 2998, McKinney, TX 75070-8998, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rob J. KnipeRob J. Knipe1Rock Deformation Research Ltd, 13th Floor, Pinnacle, 67 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 5AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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What laboratory-induced dissolution trends tell us about natural diagenetic trends of carbonate rocksAuthor(s)Tiziana Vanorio;Tiziana Vanorio1Stanford Rock Physics Laboratory, Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, 397 Panama Mall, Stanford University, CA 94305-2115, USASearch for other works by this author on:Yael Ebert;Yael Ebert1Stanford Rock Physics Laboratory, Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, 397 Panama Mall, Stanford University, CA 94305-2115, USASearch for other works by this author on:Denys GrombacherDenys Grombacher2Environmental Geophysics Laboratory, Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, 397 Panama Mall, Stanford University, CA 94305-2115, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Mapping and time-lapse analysis of South Arne Chalk fault network using new developments in seismic dip computationAuthor(s)D. Astratti;D. Astratti1Schlumberger, P.O. Box 8013, N-4068 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:V. Aarre;V. Aarre1Schlumberger, P.O. Box 8013, N-4068 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:O. V. Vejbæk;O. V. Vejbæk2Hess Denmark ApS, Østergade 26 B, DK-100 Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:G. WhiteG. White2Hess Denmark ApS, Østergade 26 B, DK-100 Copenhagen, Denmark3Present address: A.P. Møller–Mærsk A/S, Esplanaden 50, 1098 Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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Wave guiding in fractured layered mediaAuthor(s)S. Shao;S. Shao1Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USASearch for other works by this author on:C. L. Petrovitch;C. L. Petrovitch2Applied Research Associates Inc., Raleigh, NC 27615, USASearch for other works by this author on:L. J. Pyrak-NolteL. J. Pyrak-Nolte1Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA3Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA4School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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New tools and approaches in carbonate reservoir quality prediction: a case history from the Shu’aiba Formation, Saudi ArabiaAuthor(s)D. L. Cantrell;D. L. Cantrell1Saudi Arabian Oil Company, PO Box 10831, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia2Department of Earth Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaSearch for other works by this author on:C. M. Griffiths;C. M. Griffiths3CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering, Australian Resources Research Centre, Technology Park 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington, Perth, WA 6151 AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:G. W. HughesG. W. Hughes2Department of Earth Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia4Applied Microfacies Limited, Tan Y Gaer, Llanbedr DC, Denbighshire LL151UT, UK5Department of Earth Sciences, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Evaluating the impact of a late-burial corrosion model on reservoir permeability and performance in a mature carbonate field using near-wellbore upscalingAuthor(s)Viswasanthi Chandra;Viswasanthi Chandra1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK2International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs, c/o Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Paul Wright;Paul Wright3BG Group, 100 Thames Valley Park, Reading RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Andrew Barnett;Andrew Barnett3BG Group, 100 Thames Valley Park, Reading RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Richard Steele;Richard Steele3BG Group, 100 Thames Valley Park, Reading RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Paul Milroy;Paul Milroy3BG Group, 100 Thames Valley Park, Reading RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Patrick Corbett;Patrick Corbett1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK2International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs, c/o Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Sebastian Geiger;Sebastian Geiger1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK2International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs, c/o Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Alessandro MangioneAlessandro Mangione1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK2International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs, c/o Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on: