Screen LibraryOrigin and prediction of abnormal formation pressures /
Knowledge of the presence of abnormally-high pressure zones (AHFP) prior to drilling into them can prevent considerable economic losses and, possibly, save human lives. The various origins (undercompaction, tectonics, etc.) of AHFPs are discussed, followed by the description of predictive techniques...
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Elsevier,
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| Publisher Address: | Amsterdam : |
| Publication Dates: | 2002. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: |
Developments in petroleum science ; 50. 0376-7361 |
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| Online Access: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/03767361/50 |
| Summary: |
Knowledge of the presence of abnormally-high pressure zones (AHFP) prior to drilling into them can prevent considerable economic losses and, possibly, save human lives. The various origins (undercompaction, tectonics, etc.) of AHFPs are discussed, followed by the description of predictive techniques in clastic, carbonate and salt-bearing formations. In addition to the well-logging predictive techniques, the authors discuss smectite-illite transformation and the chemistry of interstitial solutions. Other topics covered include (a) abnormally low formation pressures and subsidence, and (b) mathematical modelling. Loss of potential production may result if AHFPs are not properly identified and evaluated. Many hydrocarbon-bearing formations with AHFPs are erroneously "condemned". This book is of interest to engineers and geologists involved in the (a) evaluation, (b) drilling in, (c) completing, and (d) producing from hydrocarbon reservoirs with AHFPs. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xvi, 373 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780080538211 0080538215 |
| Index Number: | TN871 |
| CLC: | TE14 |