Pore network characterization and fluid occurrence of shale reservoirs: State-of-the-art and future perspectives
Keywords:
Shale reservoir, pore characterization, fluid occurrenceAbstract
Due to the increasing energy consumption and the promoting of the carbon neutral target, the exploitation of shale oil and gas, as well as carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage using shale as caprock, has received enormous attention. As a foundation for these hotspots, the characterization of pore structure in shale reservoirs has been widely studied. In this paper, the application of fluid intrusion and radiation methods in the characterization of pore structure in shale reservoirs was systematically reviewed, and the merits and limitations of both methods were highlighted. Taking the Fengcheng shale as an example, a detailed investigation of the fluid occurrence state was conducted, indicating that the fluid occurrence state significantly impacts the exploitation of hydrocarbon from shale reservoirs. Furthermore, there needs to be a systematic of investigation of how the pore structure characteristics and inorganic components of shale reservoirs control the integrity and safety of CO2 and H2 storage. Moreover, confinement effect of nanopores in shale should be paid attention to in future research on carbon and hydrogen storage.
Document Type: Perspective
Cited as: Sun, M., Fu, J., Wang, Q., Gao, Z. Pore network characterization and fluid occurrence of shale reservoirs: State-of-the-art and future perspectives. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 2024, 12(3): 161-167. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2024.06.01
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