In this paper, we present a combined geological, geophysical and rock mechanics approach to natural fractured reservoir characterization. The local structure entropy analysis on 3D seismic data is used to detect distributions of fault and subfault systems. The curvature attribute along with modeled strain and stress field, constrained with the log data measuring Pand S-wave velocities and rock ...

A physically based fault conceptual model is presented for modeling multiphase flow and transport processes in fractured rock of fault zones. In particular, we discuss a general mathematical framework model for dealing with fracture-matrix interactions, which is applicable to both continuum and discrete fracture conceptualization in fault zones. In this conceptual model, faults or fault zones o...

Reservoir simulation and adaptation (also known as history matching) are typically considered separate problems. While a set of models aimed at the solution forward problem assuming all initial geological parameters known, other adjust under fixed model to fit production data. This results in many difficulties for both reservoir engineers developers new efficient computation schemes. We present...

History matching forms an integral part of the reservoir modeling work-flow process. Despite the existence of many history matching tools, the integration of production data with seismic and geological continuity data remains a challenge. Geostatistical tools exists for integrating large scale seismic and fine scale well/core data. A general framework for integrating production data with divers...

A parallel reservoir simulator has been developed, which is designed for large-scale black oil simulations. It handles three phases, including water, oil and gas, and three components, including water, oil and gas. This simulator can calculate traditional reservoir models and naturally fractured models. Various well operations are supported, such as water flooding, gas flooding and polymer floo...

In order to simulate the interaction of seismic waves with cavernous/fractured reservoirs, a finite-difference technique based on locally refined time-and-space grids is used. The need to use these grids is due primarily to the differing scale of heterogeneities in the reference medium and the reservoir. Domain Decomposition methods allow for the separation of the target area into subdomains co...

Multistage hydraulic fracturing is one of the most prevalent approaches for shale reservoir development. Due to complexity constructing environments experiments, numerical simulation a vital method study flow behavior under conditions. In this paper, we propose model that considers multistage fractured horizontal well with hilly-terrain trajectory in presence natural fractures. The was construc...

The present research carries out an in-detail study of the VAPEX process as one most recent solvent-based heavy oil recovery techniques in fractured reservoirs to evaluate effect fracture parameters on performance. To achieve this purpose, several patterns with distinct features were designed and engraved glass pieces manufacture state-of-the-art microfluidic models mimicking a typical Canadian...

Gas storage fields have numerous wells that are used for both injection during low demand periods and withdrawal during high demand periods. As these wells age, their deliverability declines due to several factors. Stimulation treatments (hydraulic fracturing of the formation) are routinely used in gas industry to improve gas well productivity. This study was conducted on a large natural gas st...