Stratigraphic reservoir characterization for petroleum geologists, geophysicists, and engineers: origin, recognition, initiation, and reservoir quality
Slatt, M. Roger
Stratigraphic reservoir characterization for petroleum geologists, geophysicists, and engineers: origin, recognition, initiation, and reservoir quality - 2nd ed. - UK: Elsevier, 2013. - xvi, 671p.; 23cms. Vol.61: Developments in Petroleum Science
Reservoir characterization as a discipline grew out of the recognition that more oil and gas could be extracted from reservoirs if the geology of the reservoir was understood. Prior to that awakening, reservoir development and production were the realm of the petroleum engineer. In fact, geologists of that time would have felt slighted if asked by corporate management to move from an exciting exploration assignment to a more mundane assignment working with an engineer to improve a reservoir’s performance.
Slowly, reservoir characterization came into its own as a quantitative, multidisciplinary endeavor requiring a vast array of skills and knowledge sets. Perhaps the biggest attractor to becoming a reservoir geologist was the advent of fast computing, followed by visualization programs and theaters, all of which allow young geoscientists to practice their computing skills in a highly technical work environment. Also, the discipline grew in parallel with the evolution of data integration and the advent of asset teams in the petroleum industry. Finally, reservoir characterization flourished with the quantum improvements that have occurred in geophysical acquisition and processing techniques and that allow geophysicists to image internal reservoir complexities.
9780444563651
Stratigraphic traps (Petroleum geology)
Petroleum--Geology
Hydrocarbon reservoirs
Oil reservoir engineering
Rocks--Permeability
553.28 S53
Stratigraphic reservoir characterization for petroleum geologists, geophysicists, and engineers: origin, recognition, initiation, and reservoir quality - 2nd ed. - UK: Elsevier, 2013. - xvi, 671p.; 23cms. Vol.61: Developments in Petroleum Science
Reservoir characterization as a discipline grew out of the recognition that more oil and gas could be extracted from reservoirs if the geology of the reservoir was understood. Prior to that awakening, reservoir development and production were the realm of the petroleum engineer. In fact, geologists of that time would have felt slighted if asked by corporate management to move from an exciting exploration assignment to a more mundane assignment working with an engineer to improve a reservoir’s performance.
Slowly, reservoir characterization came into its own as a quantitative, multidisciplinary endeavor requiring a vast array of skills and knowledge sets. Perhaps the biggest attractor to becoming a reservoir geologist was the advent of fast computing, followed by visualization programs and theaters, all of which allow young geoscientists to practice their computing skills in a highly technical work environment. Also, the discipline grew in parallel with the evolution of data integration and the advent of asset teams in the petroleum industry. Finally, reservoir characterization flourished with the quantum improvements that have occurred in geophysical acquisition and processing techniques and that allow geophysicists to image internal reservoir complexities.
9780444563651
Stratigraphic traps (Petroleum geology)
Petroleum--Geology
Hydrocarbon reservoirs
Oil reservoir engineering
Rocks--Permeability
553.28 S53