Applications of Geomechanics in Petroleum Reservoirs: A Brief Review

Nwafuluibeya chinedu Stephen, Nneoma Ezealuma and Okereke Rebecca Chioma
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Nwafuluibeya chinedu Stephen: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Okereke Rebecca Chioma: 3University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2023, vol. 10, issue 10, 47-55

Abstract: Geomechanics plays an essential role in the drilling and production of petroleum reservoirs beginning with pre-drill well planning and continuing with wellbore stability support while drilling and sand production management. This paper will cover an overview of geomechanics from its fundamental knowledge and geomechanical models to its applications in petroleum reservoirs. Major current applications in this domain include the characterization of rock properties, such as porosity, permeability, and mechanical strength. One important application of geomechanics in petroleum reservoirs is in hydraulic fracturing, a technique used to stimulate the production of oil and gas from unconventional reservoirs such as shale formations. It can also be applied in petroleum reservoirs in wellbore stability analysis. As oil and gas wells are drilled deeper and in more complex formations, the stability of the wellbore becomes increasingly important.

Date: 2023
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