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Title: Simulation studies to evaluate the effect of fracture closure in the performance of naturally fractured reservoirs. Third quarterly progress report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10110721

The study has two principal objectives: (1) to evaluate the effects of fracture closure on the recovery of oil and gas reserves from naturally fractured petroleum or natural gas reservoirs, (2) to evaluate procedures for improving the recovery of these reserves using innovative fluid injection techniques to maintain reservoir pressure and mitigate the impact of fracture closure. The total scope of the study has been subdivided into three main tasks: baseline studies (non-pressure sensitive fractures), studies with pressure sensitive fractures, and innovative approaches for improving oil recovery.

Research Organization:
K and A Energy Consultants, Inc., Tulsa, OK (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90BC14654
OSTI ID:
10110721
Report Number(s):
DOE/BC/14654-T6; ON: DE95005803; BR: AC1510100
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 15 Jul 1992
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English