CO 2 -Enhanced Oil Recovery Mechanism in Canadian Bakken Shale.

Autor:	Bizhani, Majid, Ardakani, Omid Haeri, Hawthorne, Steven B., Cesar, Jaime, Kurz, Bethany, Percival, Jeanne B.
Předmět:	CONCENTRATION gradient CARBON dioxide SHALE HYDRAULIC fracturing ECOLOGICAL impact
Zdroj:	Minerals (2075-163X); Jun2022, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p779-N.PAG, 19p
Abstrakt:	The recovery factor in unconventional reservoirs is typically 5–10%, with extensive hydraulic fracturing and infill drilling to maintain the production rate. Concurrently, the rush towards decarbonization is opening up new possibilities for CO2 utilization, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) being one example. CO2-EOR in unconventional reservoirs presents an opportunity for both financial gain through improved recovery factors, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of the produced oil. In this work, we examine the CO2-EOR potential in 4 organic-rich shale samples from the Canadian Bakken Formation. A number of characterization tests alongside CO2 extraction experiments were performed to gain insight into the controlling factors of CO2-EOR in these ultra-tight formations. The results show CO2 can penetrate the tight rock matrix and recover a substantial amount of hydrocarbon. Concentration gradient driven diffusion is the dominant form of recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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