Potential of Unconventional Petrophysical Methods (electrical, Electrokinetic and Nmr) for Estimation of Flow Properties of Fault Seals and Other Tight Rocks
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Measurement of fault rock and seal rock flow properties presents considerable problems, even in the controlled conditions of the laboratory. Estimating of the sealing capacity and rate of leakage across faults or shale layers is an even greater challenge. The purpose of this contribution is to examine, with examples, how a combination of existing and novel petrophysical methods could reduce uncertainties in fault-seal and top-seal risking.
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