Characterization and analysis of Devonian shales as related to release of gaseous hydrocarbons. Quarterly technical progress report, January-March, 1979

Technical Report · Sun Apr 15 04:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5932795· OSTI ID:5932795

Kalyoncu, R. S.; Boyer, J. P.; Snyder, M. J.

This program has the objective of determining the relationships between the shale characteristics, hydrocarbon gas contents, and well location, and thereby provide a sound basis for (1) assessing the productive capacity of the Eastern Devonian Gas Shale deposits and (2) guiding research, development, and demonstration projects to enhance the recovery of natural gas from the shale deposits. The Y-1 well in Allegany County, New York was sampled in September 1978. 412 samples were collected from the Allegany County, New York well. Characterization data on Y-1 (EGSP New York No. 1), Allegany County, New York well is reported and discussed. Analysis of the hydrocarbon gases in Y-1 samples indicates that the longer chain hydrocarbon gases (ethane, propane, butane) in these shales are significantly higher than in previous wells. The carbon contents of the Y-1 (Allegany County, New York) well, on the other hand, are somewhat lower than predicted from the hydrocarbon gas contents. There is still a positive relationship between the carbon and hydrocarbon gas contents, however. A similar relationship is also apparent between the sulfur and hydrocarbon gas contents. No unusual trends are observed in the porosity values, and a reasonable agreement exists between the measured Hg-intrusion values and those calculated from the density data. Higher porosity values are associated with low bulk densities. From limited lithological observations New York shales exhibit variable clay, mineral, and quartz contents. Generally, low levels of pyrite and carbonate minerals are observed. The low pyrite and carbonate contents noted in the powder examination of the samples are supported by the EDAX results showing low Ca and S contents.

• Research Organization: Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5932795
• Report Number(s): ORO-5205-10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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