Multi-attribute integrated flow models for shale reservoir characterization

Abstract

The information required to appraise shale plays include a detailed study of geological distribution, shale geochemistry, geomechanics and petrophysics. A collective information of all these properties can help in identifying sweet shale plays and better stimulation strategies can be planned and suggested for hydrocarbons extraction. The present paper is an attempt to develop an integrated multi attribute characterization model by systematically incorporating all the important reservoir and completion quality parameters essential for reservoir characterization and fracture modeling in shales. The study gives an in-depth understanding and necessary steps/methods that one may use for shale exploration and exploitation.