Development of laboratory and petrophysical techniques for evaluating shale reservoirs. Final technical report, October 1986-September 1993
A log model has been developed for the shales to accurately determine reservoir characteristics. More accurate porosities and saturations can now be measured. In addition, matrix permeability was measured for the first time on shale samples. A methodology for determining kerogen volume and density was developed by GRI which helped further to refine the Devonian Shale Specific Log model. An interpretation scheme (GRI Hydrocarbon Log) was developed by GRI that utilizes geochemical and lithology information obtained from drill cuttings. This same geochemical data is being used to permit calculation of the total gas content of the shales. Both of these interpretation schemes compliment the log analysis model and further enhance the operators ability to identify the more productive formation layers.
- Research Organization:
- ResTech Houston, Inc., TX (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 250660
- Report Number(s):
- PB-96-174859/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5086-213-1390; TRN: 61492413
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: See also PB--93-205193; PBD: Apr 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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