Reservoir Storage and Production (GEO507)
This course focuses on the interaction of rocks with fluids at different scales, which can induce physical or chemical changes in the reservoir or caprock. These interactions can improve the movement of hydrocarbons, enhance water circulation in engineered geothermal systems, or stop the migration of sequestered greenhouse gases. On the other hand, compaction, leakages, fault reactivation and seismic events can be induced if fluid injection is done without the necessary assessments. Here, the physical and mechanical characteristics of rocks need to be discussed and measured at different scales using laboratory and field techniques. Changes posed by different fluids (water, CO2, etc.) on the porous media during and after injection should be highlighted, as well as precautions and remedial measures. Thus, apart from the fundamental concepts of geomechanics and enhanced production, the methodologies developed to increase the success and safety of fluid injection in subsurface geological sites will be presented in this course.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
GEO507
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After taking the course, students should understand:
- the importance of physical and chemical characteristics of rocks,
- the best methods to determine rock properties in laboratory and field scales,
- how hydraulic fractures can be designed and created,
- the role of fluid selection to enhance oil recovery, and
- the concept of Carbon Capture and Storage in geological sites.
Skills:
After taking the course, students should be able to:
- determine geomechanical parameters in laboratory or field scales,
- estimate in-situ and effective stresses during production or injection,
- design fractures to improve production from hydrocarbon and geothermal reservoirs,
- evaluate, design, and implement carbon storage in different geological sites, and
- use software to analyse different reservoirs for production enhancement or storage.
General Competence:
After taking the course, students should:
- be comfortable in working in a multidisciplinary environment,
- be able to contribute into effective production and management of resources,
- be able to analyze, and report their strategy for carbon storage, and
- be able to use industrial software to implement their strategies.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | 1/1 | Letter grades | All |
Portfolio assessment with two written reports that each count 50% of the total grade. The portfolio consists of two written project reports. The grade is not given until both of the reports have been assessed and the portfolio as a whole is graded. There is no re-sit opportunities, and students who fail or want to improve their grade must submit a new portfolio the following year.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Raoof GholamiCourse teacher:
Skule StrandCourse teacher:
Tina PuntervoldStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonStudy Adviser:
Karina SanniHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Reservoir Chemistry (PET570_1) | 5 |
Improved Recovery Methods (PET560_1) | 5 |
Reservoir Geomechanics (PET665_1) | 5 |