A comprehensive review of the potential of rock properties alteration during CO2 injection for EOR and storage
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) by carbon dioxide (CO 2) injection is a critical technique in the
decarbonization process of the world. This method involves injecting CO 2 into existing …
decarbonization process of the world. This method involves injecting CO 2 into existing …
Underlying mechanisms and controlling factors of carbonate reservoir characterization from rock physics perspective: A comprehensive review
Over the past decades, there has been a challenge to understand the fundamental
mechanisms influencing carbonate reservoir characterization due to their high degree of …
mechanisms influencing carbonate reservoir characterization due to their high degree of …
Effect of rock elastic anisotropy on hydraulic fracture containment in the bakken formation
In this study, a special focus was dedicated to the effect of elastic anisotropy of shales on the
in-situ stress contrast between different layers and its implications on the vertical …
in-situ stress contrast between different layers and its implications on the vertical …
Rock physics based velocity-porosity correlations developed for estimation of the elastic properties of the Bakken formations of the Williston Basin, North Dakota
Rock physics models are predictive tools used to estimate the velocity, or elastic properties
of formations, based on strong theoretical foundations, as opposed to some of the simple …
of formations, based on strong theoretical foundations, as opposed to some of the simple …
Effect of Mineralogy, Pore Geometry, and Fluid Type on the Elastic Properties of the Bakken Formation
The velocity-porosity relationship depends on many factors such as grain shape, sorting,
chemical composition, and diagenesis processes. Fluids always occupy the pore space and …
chemical composition, and diagenesis processes. Fluids always occupy the pore space and …
Effect of CO2 on Mineralogy, Fluid, and Elastic Properties in Middle Bakken Formation Using Rock Physics Modeling
The Bakken Petroleum System in the Williston Basin consists of three main members: Upper
Bakken Shale (UB), Middle Bakken (MB), and Lower Bakken Shale (LB). The Middle Bakken …
Bakken Shale (UB), Middle Bakken (MB), and Lower Bakken Shale (LB). The Middle Bakken …
Alterations in petrophysical and mechanical properties due to basaltic rock-CO2 interactions: comprehensive review
Basaltic rocks, owing to their vast geological presence, have been identified as potential
reservoirs for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration. Their inherent attributes, namely, a …
reservoirs for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration. Their inherent attributes, namely, a …
Prediction of Shear Wave Velocity in the Williston Basin Using Big Data Analysis and Robust Machine Learning Algorithms
The shear velocity is one of the most critical parameters in determining the mechanical rock
elastic properties, which serve as inputs for different studies such as wellbore stability …
elastic properties, which serve as inputs for different studies such as wellbore stability …
A new perspective for the conception of mechanical earth model using machine learning in the Volve Field, Norwegian North Sea
Building a mechanical earth model (MEM) is a challenging task. It requires an extensive
collection of data such as logs and core data to build a reliable model. MEM can support …
collection of data such as logs and core data to build a reliable model. MEM can support …
An Experimental Study of CO2 Huff-N-Puff Enhanced Oil Recovery in Three Forks Formation, Williston Basin
The primary oil recovery in the Bakken Petroleum System is still small, with a range of 5% to
12% of the original oil in place (OOIP). This study aims to investigate the potential and the …
12% of the original oil in place (OOIP). This study aims to investigate the potential and the …