Complex characteristics exist in the resistivity response of Gs reservoirs in the central inversion belt of the Xihu Sag, East China Sea Basin. Some drilling wells have confirmed the existence of abnormally low resistivity in gas reservoirs of the area; and the electrical logging response was unable to reflect fluid properties of the reservoir accurately. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the origin of the low resistivity and determine its controlling factors. Based on experimental data of core analysis and numerical simulations of mud invasion, this study thoroughly explores the origin of low resistivity in the subject gas-bearing reservoir considering both internal and external factors. The results indicated that when there is no or a low degree of mud invasion, the fine lithology, complex pore structure, additional clay mineral conductivity, and high content of pyrite are the main internal factors driving the conditions present in the studied gas reservoir. When mud invasion occurs, the invasion of highly saline mud is the main external cause of low resistivity. The numerical simulation results indicated that a formation with good permeability and high overbalance pressure has a deep invasion depth. The resistivity around the well is obviously reduced after the invasion, and low resistivity would form easily. Combined with actual data of several wells, the main influencing factors of the reservoir’s electrical characteristics were analyzed, and the main controlling factors of low resistivity in the gas reservoirs are given. This study provides valuable support for studying the low-contrast complex reservoir conductivity mechanism. The study also offers novel ideas for accurate calculation of saturation and the meticulous evaluation of reservoir for subsequent studies.
Low permeability fractured reservoir is a special reservoir with complex fracture distribution and dense matrix. Low permeability fractured reservoir always have small porosity, low pore pressure and permeability. Therefore, low permeability fractured reservoir has low oil recovery efficiency. Besides, the developing complex process and higher costs lead to lower economic benefit. Low permeability fractured reservoir production mechanisms in the fracture system mainly by the capillary force of water into the matrix. Therefore, the hydrophilic blocks of dense, self-priming effect of capillary water is the main mechanism of oil. In this study, numerical simulation, the establishment of a dual media model analysis showed that the capillary suction from the oil production rate and the final volume flow channel structure, the capillary force, viscosity of crude oil and other factors.
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