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View article: Exploring the potential of extracting seismic attributes from image logs for enhanced fracture characterization
Exploring the potential of extracting seismic attributes from image logs for enhanced fracture characterization Open
Image logs aid in accurate fracture network characterization by providing detailed information about natural fractures in reservoirs. Moreover, larger-scale fracture mapping and detection can be accomplished by extracting seismic attribute…
View article: Pore-type characterization of the Shurijeh formation in the Kopet-Dagh Basin, Northeastern Iran, using the integration of petrographic data, well logs, and production data
Pore-type characterization of the Shurijeh formation in the Kopet-Dagh Basin, Northeastern Iran, using the integration of petrographic data, well logs, and production data Open
The Early Cretaceous (Neocomian-Barremian) Formation of the Shurijeh is located in the northeast of Iran, east of the Caspian Sea and consists of predominantly red detrital clastic and carbonate facies extending into the Kopet-Dagh Basin. …
View article: Application of log-based specific surface area prediction for permeability modeling in a highly heterogeneous carbonate reservoir in the middle east
Application of log-based specific surface area prediction for permeability modeling in a highly heterogeneous carbonate reservoir in the middle east Open
In contrast to the well-studied North Sea chalks, the effectiveness of log-based specific surface area modeling techniques for heterogeneous Iranian (Middle Eastern) carbonates is underexplored. This study evaluates two log-based methodolo…
View article: Acceleration towards clean energy with the emergence of promising signs of shallow geothermal resources in Northwestern Iran.
Acceleration towards clean energy with the emergence of promising signs of shallow geothermal resources in Northwestern Iran. Open
Geoenergy refers to the energy stored or generated beneath the Earth's surface, including geothermal heat, fuels and nuclear power. Shallow geothermal resources are an excellent energy source for various applications: they are highly effic…
View article: Sensitivity analysis of effective parameters in water saturation estimation by using Monte Carlo simulation
Sensitivity analysis of effective parameters in water saturation estimation by using Monte Carlo simulation Open
View article: Identification of the bound and free fluid pore types in an Iranian carbonate reservoir through the integration of well logs, rock physics modeling, and 3D seismic data
Identification of the bound and free fluid pore types in an Iranian carbonate reservoir through the integration of well logs, rock physics modeling, and 3D seismic data Open
Characterizing pore types in carbonate rocks is essential for understanding their reservoir properties, such as water saturation, porosity, and permeability, as well as their reservoir quality and dynamic behavior. The aim and objective of…
View article: Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well
Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well Open
One of the significant considerations in cementing high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) wells is that gas penetration into the cement causes low bonding quality and prevents well isolation and zonal communication. Even with good cemen…
View article: Lithology and minerals identification from well logs for Mishrif Formation in Ratawi oilfield
Lithology and minerals identification from well logs for Mishrif Formation in Ratawi oilfield Open
Lithology identification plays a crucial role in reservoir characteristics, as it directly influences petrophysical evaluations and informs decisions on permeable zone detection, hydrocarbon reserve estimation, and production optimization.…
View article: A practical approach to derive heterogeneity index using an integrated petrophysical data analysis
A practical approach to derive heterogeneity index using an integrated petrophysical data analysis Open
This study aims to quantify and evaluate various indicators of heterogeneity within the Sarvak reservoir of an Iranian oilfield located in the Dezful embayment (Zagros Basin). The study examined the relationship between the conventional he…
View article: Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well
Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well Open
Cementing in high-pressure-high-temperature (HPHT) wells presents challenges due to gas penetration into the cement, leading to low bonding quality and well isolation failures. This study aimed to design a novel multi-target cement formula…
View article: Genetic classification and geochemical evaluation of Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils in Dezful Embayment and Abadan Plain, SW Iran
Genetic classification and geochemical evaluation of Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils in Dezful Embayment and Abadan Plain, SW Iran Open
The Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils from the Abadan Plain and Dezful Embayment in southwest Iran underwent analysis utilizing GC, GC-MS, and stable carbon isotope methods to elucidate the regional genetic oil family distribution.…
View article: Facies distribution, sequence stratigraphy, and reservoir quality of the Oligo-Miocene carbonate sequences (Asmari formation) in the Dezful embayment, SW Iran
Facies distribution, sequence stratigraphy, and reservoir quality of the Oligo-Miocene carbonate sequences (Asmari formation) in the Dezful embayment, SW Iran Open
The Asmari succession is among the greatest productive hydrocarbon-bearing rock units in the Middle East. This paper examines the biostratigraphy, sedimentary environment, and depositional sequence of the Asmari reservoir in the Haft-Kel F…
View article: Deformation of the void space of pores and fractures of carbonates: Comprehensive analysis of core and field data
Deformation of the void space of pores and fractures of carbonates: Comprehensive analysis of core and field data Open
Many new and developed oilfields are confined to carbonate reservoirs with a complex void space structure. In this study, the behavior of carbonates as a function of decreased reservoir pressure was examined. The study was based on actual …
View article: Investigating the effect of hole size, bottom hole temperature, and composition on cement bonding quality of exploratory wells in Iran
Investigating the effect of hole size, bottom hole temperature, and composition on cement bonding quality of exploratory wells in Iran Open
The oil and gas industry's reliance on well cementing practices to ensure well integrity and productivity is a pressing concern, particularly in exploratory wells where unpredictable conditions can lead to subpar cement bonding efficiency.…
View article: Integrated geological study for reservoir modeling and characterization of the Shurijeh gas bearing sandstones in one of the Northeast Iran gas fields
Integrated geological study for reservoir modeling and characterization of the Shurijeh gas bearing sandstones in one of the Northeast Iran gas fields Open
The sandstones deposited in the sequence of Shurijeh Formation comprise a giant gas reservoir in the Northeast of Iran. Five primary facies (petrofacies) were identified in the deposits of Shurijeh Formation such that the entire sedimentar…
View article: Comprehensive input models and machine learning methods to improve permeability prediction
Comprehensive input models and machine learning methods to improve permeability prediction Open
View article: Flow unit classification and characterization with emphasis on the clustering methods: a case study in a highly heterogeneous carbonate reservoir, eastern margin of Dezful Embayment, SW Iran
Flow unit classification and characterization with emphasis on the clustering methods: a case study in a highly heterogeneous carbonate reservoir, eastern margin of Dezful Embayment, SW Iran Open
Previous attempts to classify flow units in Iranian carbonate reservoirs, based on porosity and permeability, have faced challenges in correlating the rock's pore size distribution with the capillary pressure profile. The innovation of thi…
View article: Gas Lift Optimization for Zubair Oil Field Using Genetic Algorithm-Based Numerical Simulation: Feasibility Study
Gas Lift Optimization for Zubair Oil Field Using Genetic Algorithm-Based Numerical Simulation: Feasibility Study Open
The gas-lift method is crucial for maintaining oil production, particularly from an established field when the natural energy of the reservoirs is depleted. To maximize oil production, a major field's gas injection rate must be distributed…
View article: Estimation of pore-type distribution utilizing petrophysical data and rock physics modeling on an Iranian carbonate reservoir
Estimation of pore-type distribution utilizing petrophysical data and rock physics modeling on an Iranian carbonate reservoir Open
Pore types in carbonate reservoirs are more complex than their sandstone counterparts due to the wide spectrum of their depositional environments and their more complicated post-depositional processes. This means that a good knowledge of p…
View article: Robust fracture intensity estimation from petrophysical logs and mud loss data: a multi-level ensemble modeling approach
Robust fracture intensity estimation from petrophysical logs and mud loss data: a multi-level ensemble modeling approach Open
This study presents a pioneering machine learning approach to continuously model fracture intensity in hydrocarbon reservoirs using solely conventional well logs and mud loss data. While machine learning has previously been applied to pred…
View article: Determination of Reservoir Rock Type in Sarvak Reservoir of an Iranian Oilfield
Determination of Reservoir Rock Type in Sarvak Reservoir of an Iranian Oilfield Open
Integrated reservoir rock typing in carbonate reservoirs is a very significant step in reservoir modeling. The key purpose of this study is the determination of integrated rock types in Sarvak Formation of an Iranian oilfield. In this stud…
View article: An innovative approach for investigation of overpressure due to hydrocarbon generation: a regional study on Kazhdumi formation, South-western Zagros Basin, Iran
An innovative approach for investigation of overpressure due to hydrocarbon generation: a regional study on Kazhdumi formation, South-western Zagros Basin, Iran Open
Overpressure is always considered as a severe problem in the oil industry. Besides creating life risks through serious accidents while drilling, failure to correctly identify high-pressure intervals causes a significant increase in costs a…
View article: A Comprehensive Investigation of the Relationship between Fractures and Oil Production in a Giant Fractured Carbonate Field
A Comprehensive Investigation of the Relationship between Fractures and Oil Production in a Giant Fractured Carbonate Field Open
This study examines the connections between various fracture indicators and production data with an example from one of the giant fields in the Middle East producing complex fractured carbonate lithologies. The field under study hosts two …
View article: Integrated reservoir characterization of the Permo-Triassic gas reservoirs in the Central Persian Gulf
Integrated reservoir characterization of the Permo-Triassic gas reservoirs in the Central Persian Gulf Open
The upper Dalan and Kangan or Permian-Triassic carbonate formations in the central the Persian Gulf are considered as world's giant gas reservoirs. The primary purpose of this research is to model and evaluate the relationship between hydr…
View article: Analyzing in situ stresses and wellbore stability in one of the south Iranian hydrocarbon gas reservoirs
Analyzing in situ stresses and wellbore stability in one of the south Iranian hydrocarbon gas reservoirs Open
This study aims to analyze in situ stresses and wellbore stability in one of the Iranian gas reservoirs by using well log data, including density, sonic (compressional and shear slowness), porosity, formation micro-image (FMI) logs, modula…
View article: Creating Capillary Pressure Curves with T2 Data Distribution of Nmr Diagram in a Hydrocarbon Field
Creating Capillary Pressure Curves with T2 Data Distribution of Nmr Diagram in a Hydrocarbon Field Open
View article: Response of Glacial Deposits to Astronomical Forcing Across the Carboniferous-Permian Transition in the Ne Gondwana with a Record of Three Anoxic Events
Response of Glacial Deposits to Astronomical Forcing Across the Carboniferous-Permian Transition in the Ne Gondwana with a Record of Three Anoxic Events Open
View article: Hydrogeological studies of the Sepidan basin to supply required water from exploiting water wells of the Chadormalu mine utilizing reverse osmosis (RO) method
Hydrogeological studies of the Sepidan basin to supply required water from exploiting water wells of the Chadormalu mine utilizing reverse osmosis (RO) method Open
Due to the lack of rainfall potential in Central Iran, the water scarcity is still the main problem of production in the country. Accordingly, the use of unconventional waters will be inevitable. This study presents the amount of water req…
View article: Estimation of the Petrophysical Properties of the Lower Cretaceous Yamama (YC) Formation in Siba Field
Estimation of the Petrophysical Properties of the Lower Cretaceous Yamama (YC) Formation in Siba Field Open
In southern Iraq, the Yamama Formation has been a primary carbonate resource since the Lower Cretaceous era. This study covers Siba Field, which is located in southeastern Iraq. This paper will be devoted to a YC unit of study. The most cr…
View article: A bibliometric analysis of the application of machine learning methods in the petroleum industry
A bibliometric analysis of the application of machine learning methods in the petroleum industry Open
With the emerge of Artificial Intelligence and Machin learning systems, the petroleum industry has witnessed a significant progress in its different disciplines to optimize decision making, time and costs. Despite the widespread applicatio…