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Hydrocarbon generation potential of South Geisum Oilfield, Gulf of Suez, Egypt: Source rock evaluation and basin modeling for unconventional hydrocarbon prospects 埃及苏伊斯湾南盖苏姆油田生烃潜力:烃源岩评价与非常规油气远景盆地模拟
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.11.002
Mohamed Osman , Sherif Farouk , Tamer Salem , Mohammad A. Sarhan
This study aims to define the hydrocarbon generation potential of source rocks by assessing various factors including quantity of organic matter, types of kerogen, thermal maturity, and source of organic matter input. Depositional conditions of source rocks from Thebes, Brown Limestone, and Matulla formations in Well G-9, Well GA-2 and Well GW-6, are assessed through pyrolysis, vitrinite reflectance and 1D basin modeling. Results show the source rocks of Thebes and Brown Limestone formations exhibit favorable to excellent source rock characteristics with Type I–II kerogen and have the capacity to generate oil. Conversely, the source rocks of the Matulla Formation show fair to good source rock characteristics with Type II–III kerogen and have the capacity to produce both oil and gas. Thermal maturity shows the source rocks are at an immature stage. A 1D basin model is constructed for Well G-9 to simulate multi-tectonic episodes, burial events, and the history of thermal maturity. Sedimentation rates of Cretaceous to Eocene deposits are characterized by a low burial rate, which contrasts with the high burial and sedimentation rates for Miocene and post Miocene (Pliocene–Recent) strata. Overall, the South Geisum oilfield petroleum system is found to be immature based on integration of source rock evaluation and petroleum basin modelling.
通过评价有机质含量、干酪根类型、热成熟度、有机质输入来源等因素,确定烃源岩的生烃潜力。通过热裂解、镜质组反射率和1D盆地模拟,评价了G-9井、GA-2井和GW-6井底比斯组、棕灰岩组和Matulla组烃源岩的沉积条件。结果表明:底比斯组和棕灰岩组烃源岩具有良好的ⅰ-ⅱ型烃源岩特征,具有生油能力;马图拉组烃源岩特征较好,干酪根类型为ⅱ~ⅲ型,具有油气双产能力。热成熟度表明烃源岩处于未成熟阶段。G-9井建立了一维盆地模型,模拟了多构造期次、埋藏事件和热成熟度历史。白垩纪至始新世沉积速率具有低埋藏速率的特点,而中新世及后中新世(上新世—近世)地层则具有较高的埋藏和沉积速率。综合烃源岩评价和油气盆地模拟,认为南盖逊油田油气系统发育不成熟。
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Optimum formation depths for CO2 structural trapping: Impact of salinity CO2结构圈闭的最佳地层深度:盐度的影响
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2025.01.001
Haiyang Zhang, Muhammad Arif
Geological CO2 storage is considered a promising solution to achieve net-zero goals. Structural trapping is one of the primary mechanisms that holds the injected CO2 within the storage medium and prevents leakage via an impermeable seal/caprock. The capillary sealing efficiency of the caprock is also crucial in ensuring the safety of structural trapping. Capillary sealing and the associated CO2 column height are determined by the balance of capillary threshold pressure and buoyancy pressure, which is strongly influenced by the CO2/fluid/formation properties (i.e., density, interfacial tension (IFT), and wettability). However, subsurface formations typically exhibit a wide range of salt concentrations and depict heterogeneity in terms of wettability and pore radius, further influencing these critical properties. Thus, the impact of salinity, wettability, IFT, and pore radius on structural trapping efficiency is assessed in this study. Our analysis suggests that the optimal storage depth for structural trapping decreases as salinity increases; for instance, the highest CO2 column height was observed at a depth of ∼1400 m in 5 wt% salinity formations. New correlations were also developed to quantify the CO2 column height and mass under various formation depths and salinity conditions. Despite different dissolved salts (e.g., NaCl, CaCl2, and MgCl2) influencing the brine density and IFT, their impact on structural trapping is negligible. Additionally, the heterogeneity in formation properties (i.e., wettability, IFT, and pore radius) strongly influences the CO2 column height, resulting in uncertainties in the CO2 distribution prediction.
地质二氧化碳储存被认为是实现净零目标的一个很有前途的解决方案。结构捕集是将注入的二氧化碳保持在储存介质中并防止通过不透水密封/盖层泄漏的主要机制之一。盖层的毛细密封效率也是保证构造圈闭安全的关键。毛细管密封和相关的CO2柱高度由毛细管阈值压力和浮力压力的平衡决定,而浮力压力受CO2/流体/地层性质(即密度、界面张力(IFT)和润湿性)的强烈影响。然而,地下地层通常表现出大范围的盐浓度,并且在润湿性和孔隙半径方面表现出非均质性,这进一步影响了这些关键性质。因此,本研究评估了盐度、润湿性、IFT和孔隙半径对结构捕获效率的影响。分析表明,构造圈闭的最佳储层深度随盐度的增加而减小;例如,在盐度为5 wt%的地层中,在深度约1400 m处观察到最高的CO2柱高度。在不同地层深度和盐度条件下,还建立了新的相关性来量化CO2柱的高度和质量。尽管不同的溶解盐(如NaCl、CaCl2和MgCl2)会影响卤水密度和IFT,但它们对结构俘获的影响可以忽略不计。此外,地层性质的非均质性(即润湿性、IFT和孔隙半径)强烈影响CO2柱高度,导致CO2分布预测的不确定性。
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Comparing the effect of nanofluids in capillary imbibition with traditional displacing fluids 比较纳米流体与传统驱替液在毛细管吸胀中的效果
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2025.01.004
V.A. Zhigarev , M.I. Pryazhnikov , A.D. Skorobogatova , A.I. Pryazhnikov , A.V. Minakov , S.M. Zharkov
The effectiveness of surfactant solutions, polymers and nanosuspensions in capillary imbibition was studied comparatively. Two series of experiments on capillary imbibition with displacing liquids from cores saturated with low-viscosity (4.2 mPa s) and high-viscosity (28.9 mPa s) oil were performed. Water, a polymer solution of polyacrylamide, surfactant solutions (AES and SDS), as well as suspensions of spherical nanoparticles were considered as displacing fluids. The mass concentration of the substances varied from 0.05 to 0.25%. The rate of change in the volume of the displaced oil for 0.1% AES solution and suspension 1030 over time was greater than for other displacing liquids. The smallest increase in the volume of displaced oil was observed for the polymer solution. The coefficient of low-viscosity oil displacement from sandstone by water as a result of capillary imbibition was found to be 58%. When using surfactant solutions and suspensions, an increase in the oil displacement coefficient was observed: the SDS solution increased the capillary imbibition rate by 4%, and the suspension of SiO2 nanoparticles (10 nm) gave a 3% increase. The polyacrylamide solution reduced the capillary imbibition rate by 12%. In the series with higher oil viscosity, the effect of additives was more significant. The rate of capillary imbibition increased by 22% in the case of 0.1% SDS solution and by 24% for 0.1% SiO2 suspension (10 nm). The analysis of the factors influencing the displacement coefficient during capillary imbibition with solutions of surfactants, polymers and nanosuspensions was carried out. It has been shown that nanosuspensions are not inferior to surfactant solutions and leave polymer solutions far behind in terms of their positive effect on the oil displacement coefficient.
比较了表面活性剂溶液、聚合物和纳米悬浮液在毛细管吸胀中的效果。采用饱和低粘度(4.2 mPa s)和饱和高粘度(28.9 mPa s)岩心进行了两组毛细管吸胀实验。水、聚丙烯酰胺的聚合物溶液、表面活性剂溶液(AES和SDS)以及球形纳米颗粒悬浮液被认为是替代流体。物质的质量浓度在0.05 ~ 0.25%之间变化。0.1% AES溶液和悬浮液1030的驱替油体积随时间的变化率大于其他驱替液体。聚合物溶液中驱替油体积的增加最小。毛细吸胀作用下的水驱油系数为58%。当使用表面活性剂溶液和悬浮液时,观察到驱油系数的增加:SDS溶液使毛细吸胀率提高了4%,SiO2纳米颗粒悬浮液(10 nm)使毛细吸胀率提高了3%。聚丙烯酰胺溶液使毛细管吸胀率降低了12%。在油品粘度较高的系列中,添加剂的影响更为显著。在0.1% SDS溶液中,毛细吸胀率提高了22%,在0.1% SiO2悬浮液(10 nm)中,毛细吸胀率提高了24%。分析了表面活性剂、聚合物和纳米悬浮液在毛细管吸胀过程中对驱替系数的影响因素。研究表明,纳米悬浮液对驱油系数的积极影响并不亚于表面活性剂溶液,而聚合物溶液对驱油系数的积极影响则远远落后于表面活性剂溶液。
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Evaluating the potential of depleted oil reservoirs for CO2 sequestration through simulation modeling 通过模拟模型评价枯竭油藏封存CO2的潜力
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2025.01.003
Malik Muhammad Ali Awan , Farzain Ud Din Kirmani
Leading to achieve net zero emissions, performing carbon capture and storage (CCS) on a large scale is becoming more necessary, especially for developing countries, which are highly affected by the continuously increasing release of carbon dioxide (CO2). It has also been observed that developing countries does not participate much in the release of CO2 in the atmosphere but are highly influenced by global warming because of geological location. Therefore, addressing challenges of climate changes and its impacts requires high-capacity storage in safe and reliable locations. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs offer a valuable option to store CO2 due to their adequate porosity and permeability. In this research, an effort has been made to provide a simulation study and comprehensive analysis of CO2 storage through reservoir simulation in subsurface oil reservoir. In contrast to prior works, this research article introduces a simulation approach to assess the feasibility of CO2 storage in an oil reservoir. Storage in an oil reservoir was modeled using a commercial compositional simulator. CO2 behavior during injection is examined using gas injection profiles throughout the injection duration and injection rate. Results of the study demonstrate that reservoir pressure changes equally in all layers and grid blocks making the evaluated reservoir suitable for CO2 storage. Bottom hole pressure (BHP) behavior during injection shows the feasibility of CO2 storage. The analysis revealed that continuous injection of CO2 at a rate of 3500 Mscf/day over a period of 10 years led to a successful storage scenario, with the reservoir reaching its space limit and the injection rate dropping to zero. These results suggest the viability and effectiveness of CO2 storage as a means of mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
为了实现净零排放,大规模实施碳捕集与封存(CCS)变得越来越必要,特别是对发展中国家来说,它们受到二氧化碳(CO2)不断增加的排放的严重影响。人们还观察到,发展中国家在大气中二氧化碳的排放方面参与不多,但由于地理位置的原因,它们受到全球变暖的很大影响。因此,应对气候变化及其影响的挑战需要在安全可靠的地点进行大容量存储。由于具有足够的孔隙度和渗透率,枯竭的油气储层为储存二氧化碳提供了宝贵的选择。在本研究中,通过油藏模拟对地下油藏的CO2储存量进行了模拟研究和综合分析。与以往的研究不同,本文引入了一种模拟方法来评估油藏中二氧化碳储存的可行性。利用商用成分模拟器对某油藏的储层进行了模拟。在整个注入过程中,通过气体注入剖面和注入速率来检测二氧化碳在注入过程中的行为。研究结果表明,储层压力在各层和栅格区块变化均匀,评价储层适合CO2储层。注入过程中的井底压力(BHP)变化表明了CO2封存的可行性。分析表明,在10年的时间里,以3500立方英尺/天的速度连续注入二氧化碳,成功实现了储层的封存,储层达到了空间极限,注入速率降至零。这些结果表明,二氧化碳储存作为一种减少温室气体排放的手段是可行和有效的。
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Mitigating gas migration with eutectic bismuth alloy plugs 用共晶铋合金塞减轻气体迁移
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.09.003
Lewaa Hmadeh, Andriani Manataki, Marcelo Anunciação Jaculli, Behzad Elahifar, Sigbjørn Sangesland
Gas migration is an important concern to address in oil wells, especially in those that are to be abandoned. Stopping a gas leakage is not a simple task, and this can be particularly detrimental when setting a cement plug, as the migrated gas can undermine the integrity of said plug. In this context, and considering the recent attention given to metal plugs, we investigate the capability of bismuth plugs in shutting off gas leakages. The bismuth alloy employed to form the plug is to be melted downhole, and thus its proper solidification may be compromised if a leakage is underway. We test the sealing capability of two bismuth alloys – the eutectic bismuth-tin and the eutectic bismuth-tin-indium – along with two pipes – acrylic and steel. Results indicate that the bismuth plug can seal off the inner space of the pipe as long as the alloy used is eutectic; otherwise, a channel is created if the alloy is only near eutectic, effectively permitting that the leakage still continues. This sealing capability has been verified for both eutectic alloys tested, although it was also observed that voids are still present within the plugs themselves, potentially undermining their mechanical properties. Furthermore, we also observed that a slow and controlled cooling approach reduces the volume of inner voids, thus mitigating the plug degradation caused by the migrating gas. Further work should verify how these voids impact the hydraulic shear bond strength of the plug. From a microstructural perspective, it seemed that the solidification cooling rate plays a key role in the grain size of the material, which significantly impacts the microstructure of the alloy and, consequently, its mechanical properties. Considering the findings discussed in this work, we recommend that a two-plug approach is employed in leaking wells: a first, eutectic plug would shut down the leakage at the cost of its strength, and then a second – eutectic or non-eutectic – plug would be placed under no leakage ensuring the desired strength and sealability requirements. This study further highlights the potential of bismuth alloys to enhance safety and efficiency in plug and abandonment (P&A) operations by mitigating gas migration issues.
天然气运移是油井中需要解决的一个重要问题,特别是在那些将要废弃的油井中。阻止气体泄漏并不是一项简单的任务,在安装水泥塞时尤其有害,因为运移的气体会破坏所述水泥塞的完整性。在这种情况下,考虑到最近对金属塞的关注,我们研究了铋塞关闭气体泄漏的能力。用于形成堵头的铋合金需要在井下熔化,因此,如果发生泄漏,其适当的凝固可能会受到影响。我们测试了两种铋合金——共晶铋-锡和共晶铋-锡-铟——以及两种管道——丙烯酸和钢的密封能力。结果表明:只要合金为共晶合金,铋塞就能封闭管内空间;否则,如果合金仅接近共晶,则会产生通道,有效地允许泄漏仍在继续。这两种共晶合金的密封性能都得到了验证,尽管也观察到塞芯内部仍然存在空隙,可能会破坏其机械性能。此外,我们还观察到,缓慢和可控的冷却方法减少了内部空隙的体积,从而减轻了由迁移气体引起的桥塞退化。进一步的工作应该验证这些空隙如何影响桥塞的水力剪切粘结强度。从显微组织的角度来看,凝固冷却速度对材料的晶粒尺寸起着关键作用,晶粒尺寸对合金的显微组织和力学性能有重要影响。考虑到本工作中讨论的结果,我们建议在泄漏井中采用双堵头方法:第一个共晶堵头将以其强度为代价关闭泄漏,然后第二个共晶或非共晶堵头将放置在无泄漏处,确保所需的强度和密封性要求。该研究进一步强调了铋合金的潜力,通过减少气体运移问题,可以提高桥塞弃井作业的安全性和效率。
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Numerical validation of a novel cuttings bed impeller for extended reach horizontal wells 用于延伸水平井的新型扦插床叶轮的数值验证
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.07.002
Chi Peng , Yao Xiao , Jianhong Fu , Quan Cao , Jiyun Zhang , Yu Su , Honglin Zhang , Xing Wan , Danzhu Zheng
To reduce the risk of downhole accidents resulting from poor wellbore cleaning during the drilling of extended reach horizontal wells, a new cuttings bed impeller is developed. The performance of existing cuttings bed impellers on wellbore cleaning efficiency is analyzed by multiphase numerical simulation. Based on this analysis, a new type of cuttings bed impeller is proposed, and its key structure parameters are optimized. Its cuttings removal performance under different working conditions is verified. The results show that the spiral impellers have the highest annular velocity, promoting the movement of the cuttings bed. Increasing the rotation speed of the impeller causes the cuttings bed to move further from the low side of the wellbore, facilitating the cuttings removal. Two major improvements are introduced to the new cuttings bed impeller: a positive displacement motor that enables the self-rotation of the impeller, and the elastic contacts on the spiral blades that stir cuttings bed and reduce friction with the wellbore. The optimized parameters of the new impeller are: helix angle of 60°, 4 blades, elastic contacts arranged in crossed pattern, and self-rotation speed of 60 r/min. It is also demonstrated that the new impeller achieves satisfactory cleaning results in both rotary drilling (84.71%) and sliding drilling (71.07%) conditions. This work provides a new solution for the efficient removal of cuttings in extended reach horizontal wells.
为了降低大位移水平井钻井过程中因井筒清洁不良而发生井下事故的风险,研制了一种新型岩屑床叶轮。采用多相数值模拟方法,分析了现有岩屑床叶轮对井筒清洗效率的影响。在此基础上,提出了一种新型的岩屑床叶轮,并对其关键结构参数进行了优化。验证了其在不同工况下的岩屑去除性能。结果表明,螺旋叶轮具有最高的环向速度,促进了岩屑床的运动;增加叶轮的转速,使岩屑床从井眼的低侧进一步移动,有利于岩屑的清除。新的岩屑床叶轮进行了两大改进:一是采用容积式马达,使叶轮能够自旋;二是采用螺旋叶片上的弹性接触,搅拌岩屑床,减少与井筒的摩擦。优化后的叶轮参数为:螺旋角为60°,4片叶片,弹性接触呈交叉排列,自转速为60 r/min。结果表明,该叶轮在旋转钻井(84.71%)和滑动钻井(71.07%)工况下均取得了满意的清洗效果。这项工作为大位移水平井高效去除岩屑提供了新的解决方案。
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Development characteristics and controlling mechanism of different microfracture combinations in shale reservoir: A case study of Silurian Longmaxi Formation in Weiyuan area 页岩储层中不同微裂缝组合的发育特征及控制机理:威远地区志留系龙马溪地层案例研究
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.07.003
Yuexiang Hao , Lei Wu , Wei Jiang , Chao Qian , Xin Zhou , Yuanlin Wang
Fractures in organic-rich shale are important reservoir spaces and seepage channels of shale gas, and they are closely related to the gas-bearing properties of shale. The development characteristics and laws of fractures are of great significance in the exploration and development of shale oil and gas. This study examines organic-rich shales of the Wufeng–Longmaxi Formation in the Weiyuan area of the Sichuan Basin. On the basis of two-dimensional large-area multi-scale combination electron microscopy characterization and digital core platform technology, the development degree and distribution of different fractures are quantitatively characterized. The results show the following. (1) The shale of the Wufeng and Longmaxi formations developed a variety of fractures with different occurrences, sizes, and origins. According to the number and combination relationship between fractures of different occurrences, the shale can be divided into four fracture combination types: horizontal bedding fractures; vein fractures; reticular fractures; and ring fractures. Of these, the horizontal bedding fracture group has the largest number of samples and a higher average fracture surface porosity. (2) The degree of fracture development in the shale is affected by many factors, such as the laminar type, mineral composition, mineral particle size, mineral distribution, and total organic carbon, and the controlling mechanisms of different fracture combination types differ. Factors such as horizontal stratification, high clay mineral content, and uneven mineral particle size are conducive to the development of horizontal bedding joints. (3) Differences in the sedimentary environment affect the variation laws of the vertical fracture combination types and density. The total organic carbon and organic quartz content of the Long111 layer with deeper sedimentary water is higher, and the vein fracture formation is more developed than in other small layers, while the clay mineral content of the Long112 and Long114 layers with shallower sedimentary water is higher and the horizontal layer is more developed; the fracture combination type is dominated by the horizontal bedding fracture combination. At the same time, the fractures at the junction of each layer of the Long11 sub-member are the most developed because sea level rise and fall make the mineral particle size heterogeneity most prominent at the junction of the small layer.
富有机质页岩裂缝是页岩气重要的储集空间和渗流通道,与页岩的含气性密切相关。裂缝发育特征和规律在页岩油气勘探开发中具有重要意义。以四川盆地威远地区五峰组—龙马溪组富有机质页岩为研究对象。在二维大面积多尺度组合电镜表征和数字岩心平台技术的基础上,定量表征了不同裂缝的发育程度和分布。结果显示如下。(1)五峰组和龙马溪组页岩发育了多种不同产状、大小和成因的裂缝。根据不同产状裂缝的数量和组合关系,页岩可分为4种裂缝组合类型:水平层理裂缝;静脉骨折;网状裂缝;以及环状骨折。其中,水平层理裂缝组样品数量最多,平均裂缝面孔隙度较高。(2)页岩裂缝发育程度受层状类型、矿物组成、矿物粒度、矿物分布、总有机碳等因素的影响,不同裂缝组合类型的控制机制存在差异。水平分层、粘土矿物含量高、矿物粒度不均匀等因素有利于水平顺层节理发育。(3)沉积环境的差异影响垂向裂缝组合类型和密度的变化规律。沉积水较深的龙111层总有机碳和有机石英含量较高,脉状裂缝形成较发育,而沉积水较浅的龙112和龙114层粘土矿物含量较高,水平层较发育;裂缝组合类型以水平层理裂缝组合为主。同时,龙11亚段各层连接处的裂缝最为发育,因为海平面的升降使得小层连接处的矿物粒度非均质性最为突出。
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Modelling of physical and chemical properties of activated carbons which affect methane adsorption mechanisms 影响甲烷吸附机理的活性炭的物理和化学性质的模拟
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.08.001
John Rwiza Rugarabamu
Effect of important physical and chemical properties of activated carbons which affect the way methane adsorbs were studied. The Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations were used to study how the curvature and size of the platelets affect the mechanisms of methane adsorption process; and which role is played by the amount of oxygen present in activated carbons. Furthermore, Molecular dynamic (MD) simulations were carried out to study the effect of those properties on motion behavior of methane molecules during adsorption. The two simulations are very vital because they were able to exploit mechanisms which are difficult to obtain by using experiments alone. It was found that oxygen content, degree of curvature of platelets and size of basic structural units affected the availability of suitable methane binding sites in activated carbons and hence total methane adsorbed amount. Furthermore, the studied parameters were found to have impacts to the energy of interaction between activated carbons and methane, methane diffusion characteristics and amount of heat generated during adsorption process. It is concluded that the studied activated carbon properties hugely affect the way methane adsorbs and should be given attention during designing of the optimal adsorbent for methane adsorption.
研究了活性炭的重要理化性质对甲烷吸附方式的影响。采用大正则蒙特卡罗(GCMC)模拟研究了血小板的曲率和大小对甲烷吸附过程的影响机制;活性碳中氧气的含量决定了它的作用。此外,还进行了分子动力学(MD)模拟,研究了这些性质对吸附过程中甲烷分子运动行为的影响。这两个模拟是非常重要的,因为它们能够利用难以通过单独使用实验获得的机制。结果表明,氧含量、血小板的弯曲度和基本结构单元的大小影响了活性炭中合适的甲烷结合位点的有效性,从而影响了甲烷的吸附总量。此外,所研究的参数对活性炭与甲烷的相互作用能、甲烷的扩散特性以及吸附过程中产生的热量都有影响。研究结果表明,活性炭的性能对甲烷吸附有很大影响,在设计最佳的甲烷吸附吸附剂时应予以注意。
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CO2 injection for enhanced oil recovery: Analyzing the effect of injection rate and bottom hole pressure 注二氧化碳提高采收率:分析注入速率和井底压力的影响
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.08.006
Malik Muhammad Ali Awan , Farzain Ud Din Kirmani
The goal of net-zero carbon emissions has led to widespread interest in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. At the same time, the oil and gas industry seeks to enhance oil recovery (EOR) techniques to meet growing demand. CO2 flooding, a key EOR method, offers a dual benefit: reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing oil recovery. This study investigates the impact of injection rate and bottom hole pressure (BHP) on CO2 injection performance using the Nexus reservoir simulator, a novel application in CO2-EOR research. To the best of the author's knowledge, there is no previous research published in which the researchers used the Nexus reservoir simulator for the study of CO2-EOR. Cases are thoroughly investigated with various injection rates and BHP limitations. Simulation results show that BHP has a minimal impact on oil production, whereas increased injection rates significantly enhance cumulative oil production (COP) by 33.39% and extend reservoir life from 20 to 37 years. Total oil production increased to 33150.7 MSTB, accompanied by reduced water production and maintained reservoir pressure. These findings align with previous research, underscoring the importance of optimized CO2 injection strategies for maximizing oil recovery and reservoir performance.
净零碳排放的目标引起了人们对降低二氧化碳排放的广泛兴趣。与此同时,石油和天然气行业寻求提高石油采收率(EOR)技术,以满足不断增长的需求。二氧化碳驱是一种重要的提高采收率方法,具有双重优势:减少二氧化碳排放,提高采收率。本研究利用Nexus油藏模拟器研究注入速率和井底压力(BHP)对二氧化碳注入性能的影响,Nexus油藏模拟器是一种用于二氧化碳提高采收率研究的新应用。据作者所知,之前还没有发表过研究人员使用Nexus油藏模拟器来研究CO2-EOR的研究。在不同的注入速度和BHP限制下,对案例进行了彻底的调查。模拟结果表明,BHP对石油产量的影响很小,而增加注入量可显著提高累计产油量(COP) 33.39%,并将油藏寿命从20年延长至37年。总产油量增加到33150.7 MSTB,同时产水量减少,油藏压力保持不变。这些发现与之前的研究结果一致,强调了优化二氧化碳注入策略对于最大限度地提高采收率和油藏性能的重要性。
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Flow assurance methods for transporting heavy and waxy crude oils via pipelines without chemical additive intervention 在无化学添加剂干预的情况下通过管道输送重质原油和含蜡原油的流动保证方法
Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.07.005
Rakesh Kumar Ratnakar , Sivakumar Pandian , Hepzibah Mary , Himanshu Choksi
Most of the unconventional fossil fuel reserves consist of heavy crude oil. Crude oil is transported through pipelines, land, and cargo tankers. It loses its ability to flow below its pour point. Therefore, crude oil needs to be heated above its pour point, or it requires some mechanism to reduce viscosity and improve the flow in pipeline transportation. The flow assurance methods depend on the types and attributes of crude oil. Saturates, aromatic, resin and asphaltenes are the main constituents, and their composition and proportion define crude oil's properties. Higher molecular weight components, such as waxes, resins, and asphaltenes cause high viscosity in crude oil. Chemical additives are the commonly used method to reduce viscosity. However, recent advancements in non-chemical treatment methods for heavy and waxy crude oil provide an opportunity for flow assurance in pipeline transportation. These methods include dilution and emulsification, annular and core flow, thermal and electrical heating, ultrasonic and microwave treatment, solar heating, electromagnetic field conditions, thermochemical heat treatment, and plasma heating. However, these techniques have certain advantages and disadvantages depending on the characteristics of the crude, the applicability of technology, and economic considerations. A combination of two or more techniques for viscosity reduction is more suitable for flow assurance in pipeline transportation.
大多数非常规化石燃料储量由重质原油组成。原油通过管道、陆地和油轮运输。它失去了在其倾点以下流动的能力。因此,需要将原油加热到其倾点以上,或者在管道运输中需要某种机制来降低粘度,改善流量。流动保障方法取决于原油的类型和属性。饱和油、芳烃、树脂和沥青质是原油的主要成分,它们的组成和比例决定了原油的性质。较高分子量的组分,如蜡、树脂和沥青质,会导致原油的高粘度。化学添加剂是常用的降低粘度的方法。然而,近年来重质原油和含蜡原油的非化学处理方法的发展为管道运输中的流动保证提供了机会。这些方法包括稀释和乳化、环空和芯流、热和电加热、超声波和微波处理、太阳能加热、电磁场条件、热化学热处理和等离子体加热。然而,根据原油的特性、技术的适用性和经济考虑,这些技术有一定的优点和缺点。两种或两种以上降粘技术的结合更适合于管道运输中的流动保证。
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