Rock physics model to determine the geophysical pore-type characterization and geological implication in carbonate reservoir rock

Handoyo, Handoyo; Fatkhan, _; Hutami, Harnanti Yogaputri; Sudarsana, Rizki

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/311/1/012031

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“…However, this parameter becomes less important, and the elastic properties become closer as the pore shapes tend to be circular. This phenomenon has also been observed in other studies (Toksöz et al 1976;Levin et al 2004;Markov et al 2006;Candikia et al 2017;Handoyo et al 2019;Ozotta et al 2021d). The uncertainties in our KT model predictions are presented in Supplementary Information (Fig.…”

Section: Predicted Fractomechanical Properties From Kt Modelsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…7a, b). This phenomenon has also been observed in other studies (Toksöz et al 1976;Levin et al 2004;Markov et al 2006;Candikia et al 2017;Handoyo et al 2019;Ozotta et al 2021d). As the aspect ratio decreases, the separation increases monotonically.…”

Section: Predicted Fractomechanical Properties From Dem Modelsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…Furthermore, pore morphology interpreted the impacts of seismic wave velocity on the reservoir rock of the study area, where stiff pores or increasing aspect ratio values cause the seismic wave velocity to increase significantly and crack pores or decreasing aspect ratio values cause the seismic wave velocity to decrease significantly. According to the findings of the pore morphology modeling study, the result will define the rate at which the reservoir can be suitable for exploration (Lucia 1999;Handoyo et al 2019). Interparticle and micro-cracks pore permeability reservoirs may significantly enhance and define the sweet spots of permeable reservoirs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Here, identifying the mechanisms of the pore structure of the reservoir formation is crucial since they can impact seismic velocities (V p and V s ), and fracture initiation and propagation. Previous research works have already investigated how pore morphology affects the seismic velocities of rocks and composite geomaterials (Levin et al 2004;Markov et al 2006;Paoletti 2012;Candikia et al 2017;Handoyo et al 2019;Kolawole and Ispas 2019;Mavko et al 2020;Kolawole 2022). The findings from these investigations demonstrate that when porosity is held constant, cracks (low aspect ratio) dramatically reduce seismic velocities more than spherical pores (high aspect ratio).…”

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Pore morphology effect on elastic and fluid flow properties in Bakken formation using rock physics modeling

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Unconventional geo-resources are critical due to their important contributions to energy production. In this energy transition and sustainability era, there is an increased focus on CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) and geological CO2 storage (GCS) in unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs, and the extraction of hot fluid for energy through enhanced geothermal systems. However, these energy solutions can only be achieved through efficient stimulation to develop a complex fracture network and pore structure in the host rocks to extract heat and hydrocarbon, or for CO2 storage. Using Bakken formation well data and rock physics models, this study aimed to identify the post-depositional effect of pore structure on seismic velocity, elastic moduli, and formation fluid; and further predict the best lithofacies interval for well landing, and the implications for fluid (gas, oil, and water) recovery in naturally- and often systematically-fractured geosystems. The KT and DEM models' predictions show distinct formation intervals exhibiting needle-like pores and having higher seismic velocities (Vp and Vs) and elastic moduli (K and µ), relative to other formation intervals that exhibit moldic pores. At the same fluid concentration, the needle-like pores (small aspect ratios) have a higher impact on elastic moduli, Vp, and Vs than on the moldic spherical pores with all other parameters held constant. Vp is affected more than Vs by the properties of the saturating fluid (gas, oil, or water) with Vp being greater in Bakken formation when it is water-saturated than when it is gas-saturated. Vs exhibit the reverse behavior, with Vs greater in the gas-saturated case than in the water-saturated case. Further, analyses suggest that the middle Bakken formation will have a higher susceptibility to fracturing and faulting, and hence will achieve greater fluid (oil and water) recovery. Our findings in this study provide insights that are relevant for fluid production and geo-storage in unconventional reservoirs. Article highlights Integrated well log data and rock physics models. Investigated the effect of changes in pore structure on elastic properties and fluid flow in shale. Increase in porosity causes a reduction in elastic moduli and seismic velocities. Vp is more affected by pore geometry than Vs depending on density and properties of saturating fluid. Lithofacies with needle−like pores are more susceptible to fracturing than lithofacies with intragranular pores.

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Section: Predicted Fractomechanical Properties From Kt Modelsupporting

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Section: Predicted Fractomechanical Properties From Dem Modelsupporting

confidence: 86%

Section: Predicted Fractomechanical Properties From Dem Modelmentioning

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Applications of Differential Effective Medium (DEM)-Driven Correlations to Estimate Elastic Properties of Jafurah Tuwaiq Mountain Formation (TMF)

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Organic-rich mud rocks are being developed on a large scale worldwide, including in the Middle East. The Jurassic Tuwaiq Mountain Formation (TMF) in the Jafurah Basin is a potential world-class unconventional play. Based on a petrophysical evaluation of the Jafurah basin, the TMF exhibits exceptional and unconventional gas characteristics, such as a high total organic content (TOC) and low clay content. Additionally, the TMF is in the appropriate maturity window, indicating that it has reached the required level of thermal maturity to generate hydrocarbons. Plans for the development of the Jafurah unconventional field use multistage hydraulic fracturing technology. The elastic properties of the shale formation, particularly its Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio, dictate how the rock responds to stress and deformation. These properties strongly impact the growth of hydraulic fractures in shale formations. Without a comprehensive understanding of the elastic properties, predicting the bulk mechanical response of the target zones and surrounding layers would be challenging. Therefore, this study aims to predict the elastic characteristics of the Jafurah shale play considering the variations in carbonate facies, the kerogen volume fraction, and the pore’s geometry. Petrophysical and XRD data were used to estimate the elastic properties of various tiers (geological units) of the TMF (Tiers 1, 2, and 3). Inclusion-based, differential effective medium (DEM) rock physics models were used to estimate the formation’s elastic and velocity properties as a function of the kerogen volume fraction and the pore’s geometry. The results showed that the Young’s modulus as well as the mineral and elastic brittleness indices increase as the volume fraction of calcite increases. At the same time, they decrease due to intensified clay and kerogen volumes. The effect of the TMF’s elastic parameters on the rock brittleness behavior was also investigated by considering the formation’s mineralogy, as well as clay and kerogen contents. The results led to the development of physics-based correlations of the mineral brittleness index as function of the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio for various tiers of the TMF.

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Rock physics model to determine the geophysical pore-type characterization and geological implication in carbonate reservoir rock

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Pore morphology effect on elastic and fluid flow properties in Bakken formation using rock physics modeling

Pore morphology effect on elastic and fluid flow properties in Bakken formation using rock physics modeling

A Tri-Training method for lithofacies identification under scarce labeled logging data

Applications of Differential Effective Medium (DEM)-Driven Correlations to Estimate Elastic Properties of Jafurah Tuwaiq Mountain Formation (TMF)

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