Application of core X-ray microtomography in oilfield geology
https://doi.org/10.18599/grs.2021.4.4
Abstract
The article presents studies devoted to the practical application of computer X-ray microtomography (micro-CT) in oilfield geology. In particular, the authors give results of using the method for sample defectoscopy before petrophysical studies in order to improve the quality of analyzes. The paper includes an example of assessing the depth of core plugging with drilling fluid; assessing the mineral composition by micro-CT; experimental core studies when modeling the thermal effect on the oil source rocks of the Bazhenov formation. The authors also examine the current state of research in the field of digital petrophysics or digital core. The study is aimed at introducing the micro-CT method into the oilfield process.
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Supporting agencies: The article was prepared within the framework of the state assignment in the field of science for scientific projects carried out by teams of research laboratories of educational institutions of higher education subordinated to the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia under the project: “Technologies of low-pressure gas production of the Cenomanian productive complex” (No. FEWN2020-0013, 2020-2023).
About the Authors
A. A. Ponomarev
Tyumen Industrial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey A. Ponomarev – Assistant of Department of Oil and Gas Field Geology, Junior Researcher of Laboratory of Well Workover and Flow Stimulation Technologies
38 Volodarskogo st., Tyumen, 625000
M. D. Zavatsky
Tyumen Industrial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail D. Zavatsky – Professor, Department of Oil and Gas Fields Geology
38 Volodarskogo st., Tyumen, 625000
T. S. Nurullina
Tyumen Industrial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana S. Nurullina – Junior Researcher, Laboratory of Well Workover and Flow Stimulation Technologies
38 Volodarskogo st., Tyumen, 625000
M. A. Kadyrov
Tyumen Industrial University;
TyumenNefteTechnology LLC
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marsel A. Kadyrov – Postgraduate Student;
Director
38 Volodarskogo st., Tyumen, 625000
K. A. Galinsky
Tyumen Industrial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kirill A. Galinsky – Senior Lecturer, Department of Oil and Gas Field Geology
38 Volodarskogo st., Tyumen, 625000
O. A. Tugushev
TyumenNefteTechnology LLC
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oskar A. Tugushev – Geologist
Of. 86, bld. 1, 13 VLKSM 50 let st., Tyumen, 625048
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Ponomarev A.A., Zavatsky M.D., Nurullina T.S., Kadyrov M.A., Galinsky K.A., Tugushev O.A. Application of core X-ray microtomography in oilfield geology. Georesursy = Georesources. 2021;23(4):34-43. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18599/grs.2021.4.4
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