Noble Energy co-authored case study with Ingrain is featured in latest issue of World Oil Magazine.
Houston (Oct/Nov 2009) -- The latest issue of World Oil
magazine features an Ingrain case study co-authored with Noble Energy.
The case study discusses how comparative analysis shows that a digital
and real core compare favorably when digital and real experiments are
run.
The project, initiated by Noble Energy in March 2009, included
three main processes. First, 3D imaging of small rock fragments at a
resolution high enough to discriminate between pores and minerals was
conducted, followed by segmentation of the images to digitally define a
finite number of the elements of rock (specifically porosity and basic
mineral compound) and finally 3D computer simulations of single and
multiphase fluid flow for absolute and relative permeability,
respectively, electrical current flow for resistivity and formation
factor determination.
The case study verifies that Ingrain's technology and use of
proprietary algorithms quickly obtained more accurate measurements of
porosity, permeability, formation factor and relative permeability, and
that the rapid turnaround (30 days from sample selection to reporting
of analytical results) time can allow for more accurate information to
be used as inputs, resulting in the creation of better reservoir
models.
To read the article in its entirety, please click here.