Pore size distribution and reservoir characterization: evaluation for the Eocene beach-bar sequence, Dongying Depression, China

Pore size distribution and associated heterogeneities of thinly bedded beach-bar sandstone reservoir from upper fourth member of Eocene Shahejie Formation (Es4s) are characterized with the help of mercury injection capillary pressure (MICP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) transversal relaxation...

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Published inArabian journal of geosciences Vol. 12; no. 21; pp. 1 - 14
Main Authors Zahid, Muhammad Aleem, Chunmei, Dong, Golab, Alexandra N., Lin, Chengyan, Zhang, Xianguo, Ge, Xinmin, Songtao, Wu, Munawar, Muhammad Jawad, Ma, Cunfei, Knuefing, Lydia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.11.2019
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Summary:Pore size distribution and associated heterogeneities of thinly bedded beach-bar sandstone reservoir from upper fourth member of Eocene Shahejie Formation (Es4s) are characterized with the help of mercury injection capillary pressure (MICP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) transversal relaxation time (T 2 ) data. Permeability and porosity are two represented important characteristics of rocks that control the movement and storage of fluids. The aim of this paper is to establish relationships between pore throat sizes and reservoir quality. The results derived from thin-section petrography, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), MICP, NMR T 2 relaxation time, and 3D micro-CT (μ-CT) are compared to characterize pore space dimensions and types comprehensively. Average pore throat size from MICP ranges between 0.47 μm and 2.83 μm while maximum pore throat size ranges between 2.48 μm and 7.36 μm. The combination of pore size distribution obtained from MICP and NMR seems appropriate to cover the range of pore size from beach-bar sand and overcome the individual method limits. Afterwards, digital 3D μ-CT tomographic images are used to characterize and visualize pore space and pore network model to compare with the experimental data. MICP and NMR experiment showed generally bimodal (meso and micro) pore size distribution. Usually mesopore corresponding to intergranular pores is dominant, while heavily cemented sandstones show large amounts of intercrystalline micropores. Complex and heterogeneous beach-bar sandstone reservoir requires comprehensive study program to evaluate the reservoir.
ISSN:1866-7511
1866-7538
DOI:10.1007/s12517-019-4772-7