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Title: Impact of organics and carbonates on the oxidation and precipitation of iron during hydraulic fracturing of shale

Journal Article · · Energy and Fuels

Hydraulic fracturing of unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs is critical to the United States energy portfolio; however, hydrocarbon production from newly fractured wells generally declines rapidly over the initial months of production. One possible reason for this decrease, especially over time scales of several months, is the mineralization and clogging of microfracture networks and pores proximal to propped fractures. One important but relatively unexplored class of reactions that could contribute to these problems is oxidation of Fe(II) derived from Fe(II)-bearing phases (primarily pyrite, siderite, and Fe(II) bound directly to organic matter) by the oxic fracture fluid and subsequent precipitation of Fe(III)-(oxy)hydroxides. Here, the extent to which such reactions occur and their rates, mineral products, and physical locations within shale pore spaces are unknown.

Research Organization:
SLAC National Accelerator Lab. (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-765F00515
OSTI ID:
1361053
Journal Information:
Energy and Fuels, Vol. 31, Issue 4; ISSN 0887-0624
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 83 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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