An Integrated model of Geomechanics and a Multiporosity Reservoir Simulator to Investigate Improved Recovery Techniques in Shale Reservoirs-Part 2

Shale reservoirs have become a very important source of hydrocarbons, especially in North America. Shales are rocks with very low permeability and therefore, produce the hydrocarbons stored in them is difficult. In order to do it, oil companies have to inject high pressurized fluids to break the rock. But, by using this unique strategy, most hydrocarbons are being left in the subsurface. This work aims to use mathematical and numerical models to investigate different methods that can lead to recover a bigger portion of the hydrocarbons stored in shale reservoirs. In this study, the application of the developed models will be focused on a particular shale reservoir, but the methodology can be applied to other fields in Canada

Faculty Supervisor:

Roberto Aguilera

Student:

Alfonso Fragoso

Partner:

CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of Calgary