The Use of Advanced Analytical Techniques to Characterize Micro- and Nanoscale Pores and Fractures in the Bakken

Authors

James A. Sorensen, University of North Dakota. Energy and Environmental Research Center
Bethany A. Kurz, University of North Dakota. Energy and Environmental Research Center
Steven A. Smith, University of North Dakota. Energy and Environmental Research Center
Joel Walls, Ingrain Inc.
Michael Foster, Ingrain Inc.
Bob Aylsworth, University of North Dakota. Energy and Environmental Research Center

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Files

Publication Date

8-1-2016

Publication Title

SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference

Keywords

Bakken Formation, Oil reservoir engineering

Abstract

Results provide previously unavailable insight on nanoscale fracture apertures, intensity and orientation; pore throat mineralogy and connectivity; rock matrix characteristics, mineralogy, and organic content; and calculated absolute permeability in the vertical and horizontal direction. These results are being integrated into laboratory and modeling research activities to determine the fundamental mechanisms controlling fluid transport in the Bakken, which will support EOR scheme design and estimation of CO₂ storage potential in tight oil formations.

Publisher

Society of Petroleum Engineers/American Association of Petroleum Geologists/Society of Exploration Geophysicists

DOI

https://doi.org/10.15530/URTEC-2016-2447958

Extent

13 pages (PDF/A, 1.9 megabytes)

Repository

University of North Dakota, Energy & Environmental Research Center, Library & Information Services. 15 North 23rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58202. eerclibrary@undeerc.org.

Identifier

1952895

Notes

URTEC-2447958-MS

Rights

This paper reprinted with permission from Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, San Antonio, Texas, U.S., August 1–3, 2016, Copyright 2016 by Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC). Permission from URTeC is required for further use.

Recommended Citation

Sorensen, James A.; Kurz, Bethany A.; Smith, Steven A.; Walls, Joel; Foster, Michael; and Aylsworth, Bob, "The Use of Advanced Analytical Techniques to Characterize Micro- and Nanoscale Pores and Fractures in the Bakken" (2016). EERC Publications. 9.
https://commons.und.edu/eerc-publications/9