Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks

The deposits of the Bazhenov formation are a unique reservoir of unconventional oil reserves in Western Siberia. They contain both solid organic matter (kerogen) and liquid light oil. The successful development of these hydrocarbons is largely determined by the adequacy of the void space models. The...

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Main Authors: Olga V. Postnikova, Alexander V. Postnikov, Olga A. Zueva, Artem E. Kozionov, Ekaterina V. Milovanova, Lyubov A. Savinova
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Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/11/7/269
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author Olga V. Postnikova
Alexander V. Postnikov
Olga A. Zueva
Artem E. Kozionov
Ekaterina V. Milovanova
Lyubov A. Savinova
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Alexander V. Postnikov
Olga A. Zueva
Artem E. Kozionov
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Lyubov A. Savinova
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description The deposits of the Bazhenov formation are a unique reservoir of unconventional oil reserves in Western Siberia. They contain both solid organic matter (kerogen) and liquid light oil. The successful development of these hydrocarbons is largely determined by the adequacy of the void space models. The aim of the study is to identify the types of void space in the sediments of the Bazhenov formation and to identify the distribution patterns across the section of the researched wells. The void space was studied by electron and optical microscopy, and the mineral composition of the rocks was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The deposits of the Bazhenov productive formation in the territory of Western Siberia are represented by a wide complex of lithotypes, including various kinds of silicites, carbonate, clay rocks, and mixtites. The reservoir space in the reservoir rocks of the Bazhenov formation is a complex and hierarchically subordinated system, which includes voids and fractures of various sizes, configurations, and genesis. The void space of the Bazhenov formation is characterized by a fairly high degree of spatial heterogeneity, which is controlled by lithological, facies, and tectonic factors, as well as the direction of catagenetic processes.
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spelling doaj.art-2cc592c91e66408b85252a65437ef5672023-11-22T01:40:41ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632021-06-0111726910.3390/geosciences11070269Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir RocksOlga V. Postnikova0Alexander V. Postnikov1Olga A. Zueva2Artem E. Kozionov3Ekaterina V. Milovanova4Lyubov A. Savinova5Faculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaFaculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaFaculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaFaculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaFaculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaFaculty of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, RussiaThe deposits of the Bazhenov formation are a unique reservoir of unconventional oil reserves in Western Siberia. They contain both solid organic matter (kerogen) and liquid light oil. The successful development of these hydrocarbons is largely determined by the adequacy of the void space models. The aim of the study is to identify the types of void space in the sediments of the Bazhenov formation and to identify the distribution patterns across the section of the researched wells. The void space was studied by electron and optical microscopy, and the mineral composition of the rocks was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The deposits of the Bazhenov productive formation in the territory of Western Siberia are represented by a wide complex of lithotypes, including various kinds of silicites, carbonate, clay rocks, and mixtites. The reservoir space in the reservoir rocks of the Bazhenov formation is a complex and hierarchically subordinated system, which includes voids and fractures of various sizes, configurations, and genesis. The void space of the Bazhenov formation is characterized by a fairly high degree of spatial heterogeneity, which is controlled by lithological, facies, and tectonic factors, as well as the direction of catagenetic processes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/11/7/269Bazhenov formationreservoir rocksWestern Siberia
spellingShingle Olga V. Postnikova
Alexander V. Postnikov
Olga A. Zueva
Artem E. Kozionov
Ekaterina V. Milovanova
Lyubov A. Savinova
Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks
Geosciences
Bazhenov formation
reservoir rocks
Western Siberia
title Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks
title_full Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks
title_fullStr Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks
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title_short Types of Void Space in the Bazhenov Reservoir Rocks
title_sort types of void space in the bazhenov reservoir rocks
topic Bazhenov formation
reservoir rocks
Western Siberia
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