Diagenetic controls on porosity evolution and reservoir quality of an outcrop analogue of the Jurassic carbonate reservoirs in the Arabian Plate: An example from the Middle Jurassic Tuwaiq Mountain Formation, Central Saudi Arabia

El-Yamani, Mahmoud Samir; Al‐Ramadan, Khalid; Cantrell, Dave L.

doi:10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109669

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“…Reservoir pore development is influenced by various factors, including tectonism, sedimentary characteristics, diagenesis, and mineral composition. 6,[84][85][86][87] In this study area, the analysis identifies sedimentary environment, diagenesis, and mineral composition as the key factors impacting tight sandstone.…”

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Pore structure of tight sandstones with differing permeability: The He 8 Member of the Middle Permian Lower Shihezi Formation, Gaoqiao area, Ordos Basin

Chen,

Zhu,

Wang

et al. 2023

Energy Science & Engineering

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Tight sandstone has strong pore heterogeneity and complex pore structure, and the pore structure of tight sandstone varies with different permeability. To study the differences in the pore structure of tight sandstone with different permeability, this study investigated the tight sandstone of the He 8 Member in the Gaoqiao area of the Ordos Basin. Factors influencing pore formation are analyzed through experiments utilizing methods, such as distinguishing casting thin sections, scanning electron microscopy, high‐pressure mercury intrusion, and low‐temperature nitrogen adsorption. The results indicate that in this area, the pores of the tight sandstone are primarily dissolution and intercrystalline pores, with occasional intergranular pores and microcracks. Type Ⅱ samples (permeability > 0.2 × 10−3 μm2) are primarily composed of dissolution and intercrystalline pores, with a few visible intergranular and microcracks. In contrast, Type Ⅰ samples (permeability < 0.2 × 10−3 μm2) mainly consist of micropores and intercrystalline pores, where microcracks are observed locally. Pore size research demonstrates that Type Ⅰ samples have pore size under 1000 nm, with peaks primarily at 4–5 nm. There are also peaks between 10–1000 nm, but without a consistent pattern. For Type Ⅱ samples with sizes smaller than 1000 nm, pore distribution is evident. Peak values when the pore size exceeds 1000 nm. Type Ⅰ samples have fewer micron‐level pores, while Type Ⅱ samples are primarily dissolution pores. The nanopores of Type Ⅰ samples consist of flat pores with good connectivity, whereas those of Type Ⅱ samples are mainly blind pores with poor connectivity. Type Ⅰ samples have larger pore fractal dimensions, more intricate pore morphology, and rougher and irregular pore throat surfaces compared to Type II samples. Hence, the sedimentary environment, diagenesis, and mineral composition affect the pore distribution in tight sandstone. The research findings highlight the variations in the pore structure of tight sandstone with varying permeability, providing crucial guidance for classifying and assessing pore structure in tight sandstone reservoirs.

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Section: Influencing Factors Of Pore Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%