Level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
Definition, typology and in-depth analysis of naturally fractured reservoirs (NRF) in different geological contexts: different rock types (carbonates, clays, basement), burial, diagenesis, exhumation, folding, fault damage, cooling, mineralogical change. Anthropogenic fracturing systems (hydraulic, thermal), applications to clay reservoirs (shale plays), cap clays and storage sites.
Integration of this knowledge to the exploration and exploitation of fractured reservoirs.
Concept and workflow for the edition of DFN (discrete fracture networks).
Intervention of Bertrand Gauthier from Total free of charge over 2 days: Static and dynamic properties of fractured oil reservoirs.
Objectives
Know the classification, mechanisms and contexts leading to the formation of fractured reservoirs. Know the scaling laws associated with these fractured systems and integrate these data in the evaluation of reservoirs.
Necessary pre-requisites
Tectonics
Rock mechanics
Knowledge control
Continuous assessment.
Additional information
Educational Leader:
Grégory BALLAS
gregory.ballas@umontpellier.fr