Elsevier S & T

Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

Nelson, Ronald

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirsiii
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsvii
  • Acknowledgmentsxi
  • Forewordxiii
  • Prefacexvii
  • Notationxix
  • Chapter 1. Evaluating Fractured Reservoirs: Introduction1
  • Avoid Fracture Denial1
  • The Evaluation Sequence4
  • Basic Types of Evaluation4
  • General Sequence of Study7
  • Fracture System Origin7
  • Fractured Properties Affecting Reservoir Performance32
  • Fracture and Matrix Porosity Communication82
  • Chapter 2. Reservoir Management101
  • Classification of Fractured Reservoirs101
  • Positive Reservoir Attributes107
  • Potential Problems109
  • Strategies of Fractured Reservoir Management110
  • Thoughts on Risk Analysis in Fractured Reservoirs123
  • Chapter 3. Detecting and Predicting Fracture Occurrence and Intensity125
  • Detection125
  • Prediction of Subsurface Fracture Spacing135
  • Summary150
  • Chapter 4. Analysis of Anisotropic Reservoirs163
  • Stylolites163
  • Development of Permeability Tensors for Anisotropic Reservoirs185
  • Statistical Data in Reservoir Modeling207
  • Stimulation in Fractured Reservoirs217
  • Chapter 5. Analysis Procedures in Fractured Reservoirs223
  • Screening Tools in Defining a Fractured Reservoir223
  • Data Types and Constraints as a Function of When the Fractured Reservoir is Discovered226
  • Core and Outcrop Analysis229
  • Pressure and Production Analysis for Quantifying Fracture System Properties251
  • Numerical Modeling in Geology252
  • Appendix A: List of Documented Fractured Reservoirs255
  • Appendix B: Procedures Checklist277
  • Appendix C: Averaging Techniques279
  • Glossary281
  • Conversion Factors285
  • References287
  • Index323
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780884153177
  • ISBN-13 9780080507293
  • Author Nelson, Ronald
  • Edition 2nd
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Mining

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Geologists, engineers, and petrophysicists concerned with hydrocarbon production from naturally fractured reservoirs will find this book a valuable tool for obtaining pertinent rock data to evaluate reserves and optimize well location and performance. Nelson emphasizes geological, petrophysical, and rock mechanics to complement other studies of the subject that use well logging and classical engineering approaches.

This well organized, updated edition contains a wealth of field and laboratory data, case histories, and practical advice.




A great how-to-guide for anyone working with fractured or highly anisotropic reservoirs
Provides real-life illustrations through case histories and field and laboratory data