Limestone and dolomite reservoirs
Limestones and dolomites form important reservoirs for oil and gas, but a realization of the future significance of these strata for hydrocarbon production in the noncommunist world is not known. Carbonates currently produce 38% of the oil and gas from the world's giant fields, a fair measure of overall world production, because 240 giant fields contain nearly three-quarters of the world's proven reserves. Carbonates often produce in selected large fields with approximately 60% of the world's giant fields in this type of reservoir. Dolomite and limestone also are prominent host rocks for lead and zinc sulfides in all parts of the world, a fact resulting from carbonate chemical instability and susceptibility to replacement. This work attempts a review of all aspects of the origin, facies, patterns, stratigraphy, diagenesis, and petroleum reservoir development of carbonate sediments. 113 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 5969468
- Journal Information:
- Pet. Geol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Pet. Geol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN PEGEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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