A5051117426- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
- Coal Properties and Utilization
- Drilling and Well Engineering
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- NMR spectroscopy and applications
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Mineral Processing and Grinding
- Geological formations and processes
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
Curtin University
2018-2023
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
2014
Porosity and water saturation are the most critical fundamental parameters for accurate estimation of gas content in shale reservoirs. However, their determination is very challenging due to direct influence kerogen clay on logging tools. The porosity over or underestimate reserves if corrections not applied. Moreover, it difficult determine formation resistivity (Rw) Archie In this study, current equations modified based calibrations. composed matrix porosities. response density log...
This study focused on analyzing the petroleum system of Bannu Basin, which is foreland basin Himalayan fold and thrust belts in Pakistan. The objectives this were achieved by dividing area into three zones, namely, Southwestern zone, Southeastern Northeastern zone. regional 2D seismic lines well log data, including bore hole temperature (BHT) petrophysical geochemical integrated. interpretations geohistory plots indicate higher levels sedimentation abrupt from Miocene until Recent era due to...
AbstractSelected Cambrian sediments from Salt Range region of the Potwar Basin Pakistan have been analyzed for saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons. Biomarker nonbiomarker parameters are shown immature to marginally mature nature marine organic matter deposited in suboxic depositional environment carbonate settings. Interesting feature straight chain hydrocarbons is unusual abundance even carbon numbered alkenes (C16–C28) that probably indicates strong microbial activity/deposition or...
Abstract Megalitres of water with associated dissolved oxygen are injected into shale reservoirs during the hydraulic fracturing process. Pyrite oxidation, if it occurs in-situ, can generate extra H+, thereby dissolving calcite and increasing salinity flowback water. The process dissolution may soften fracture surfaces, resulting in proppants embedment thus decreasing conductivity for calcite-rich shales. Therefore, is vital importance to understand impact in-situ pyrite oxidation on...
The pore structure of a shale reservoir is major control on hydrocarbon potential, yet systems are complex and affected by various factors. This paper focuses the differences in between thinly laminated massive black (MBSh) beds Ordovician Goldwyer-III shale, Canning Basin, Western Australia. A multiscale approach included image logs, core descriptions, thin sections, scanning electron microscope X-ray diffraction analysis with low-pressure nitrogen carbon dioxide gas adsorption tests....
Summary The heterogeneous nature of ultra-low permeable unconventional gas shale reservoirs makes its evaluation very challenging. Therefore, the mechanical stratigraphic classification can help in finding suitable intervals for hydraulic fracturing. There are different options available rock characterization—we have developed and implemented a new protocol we refer to as empirical mechanics. It integrates petrography, petrophysics mechanics determine types that linked reservoir properties...