Origin and Prediction of Abnormal Formation Pressures (Developments in Petroleum Science)

Robertson, J.O./ Chilingarian, George V./ Serebryakov, V.A.

Elsevier Science Ltd（2002/05発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 390 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780444510013
• DDC分類 622.3382

Full Description

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 and others) of AHFPs are discussed in this text, 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 intended for engineers and geologists involved in the evaluation, drilling in, completing, and producing from hydrocarbon reservoirs with AHFPs.

Contents

Introduction to Abnormally Pressured Formations; Origin of Abnormal Formation Pressures; Origin of Formation Fluid Pressure Distributions; Smectite-Illite Transformations during Diagenesis and Catagenesis as Related to Overpressures; Methods of Estimating and Predicting Abnormal Formation Pressures; Drilling Parameters; Seismic Methods of Pressure Prediction; Tectonics and Overpressured Formations; Prediction of Abnormally High Pressures in Petroliferous Salt-Bearing; Sections; Pore Water Compaction Chemistry as Related to Overpressures; Abnormally Low Formation Pressures; Mathematical Modelling of Abnormally High Formation Pressures; Interrelationship among Fluid Production, Subsidence and Reservoir Pressure.