Fluid fault interaction

This course details the internal structure, mineralogical composition and petrophysical properties of faults as well as the geological conditions (stresses) that control their tightness and integrity in faulted reservoir environments. We discuss the different types of fault seals and the tools commonly used in the geological reservoir industry to predict fault permeability.
Major points discussed:
- Fault and top seals (juxtaposition, SGR, mechanical and diagenetical seals).
- Fault zoning,
- Deformation mechanisms,
- Deformation bands in porous sandstones,
- Permeability of fault zones.

The aim of this course is to show that, based on knowledge of the structural and lithological characteristics of faults and geological conditions (lithology, porosity, stresses, diagenesis, fluid pressures), we have the tools to predict fluid migration and trapping in the first 6 km of crustal depth.

Structural geology,
Sedimentary petrology.

- 2 Field trip reports,
- Written assessment of course content.

- Slide show,
- Course and TD handouts
- Fieldwork