Fractured reservoir

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 induced fracturing systems (hydraulic, thermal), applications to clay reservoirs (shale plays), cap clays and storage sites.
Integration of this knowledge into the exploration and exploitation of fractured reservoirs.
Concept and workflow for editing DFNs (discrete fracture networks).
Free 2-day talk by Bertrand Gauthier from Total: Static and dynamic properties of fractured petroleum reservoirs.

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 into reservoir evaluation.

Tectonics
Rock mechanics

Full continuous assessment.

Educational manager : 

Grégory BALLAS

gregory.ballas@umontpellier.fr