In this paper a one-dimensional analytical model for the mechanism of rock fracturing in hydrothermal regimes is described. The model is based upon the modern thermo-poro-elasticity theory and its two non-linear heat-like equations. On the boundary aquifer-caprock a buried thermomechanical source is supposed to be built up in terms of subsurface fluid-rock coupling dynamics. With this considera...

Cap rocks are dams which can prevent the upward movement of hydrocarbons. They have disparities and weaknesses including discontinuities, crushed areas, and faults. Gas injection is an effective mechanism for oil recovery and pore pressure. With increasing pore pressure, normal stress is reduced, and the integrity of impermeable boundaries (cap rock, fault, etc.) becomes instable. A successful ...

Gamma-ray, density, sonic, resistivity and neutron are the commonly used wireline logs to identify and quantify source rocks. Several models were developed to use the conventional wireline logs for evaluating the thermal maturity of the source rocks and calculating the total organic carbon (TOC) content. Application of Schmockr and Hester [1] approach with some required modifications for the Ru...