A coupled geomechanics and fluid flow model for induced seismicity prediction in oil and gas operations and geothermal applications
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- 作者：Azra N. Tutuncu ; atutuncu@mines.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Binh T. Bui
- 关键词：Induced seismicity ; Coupled geomechanics and fluid flow model ; Hydraulic fracturing ; Waste disposal ; Eagle ford ; Gutenberg&ndash ; Richter coefficient
- 刊名：Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：29
- 期：Complete
- 页码：110-124
- 全文大小：5600 K
文摘
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A coupled geomechanics and fluid flow model is presented for induced seismicity prediction in oil and gas injection and waste disposal operations.
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The model can also be used in design and execution of Enhanced Geothermal Energy (EGS) applications.
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Examples were provided from an Eagle Ford Shale well with 14 stage hydraulic fracturing.
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Induced seismicity event magnitudes were predicted using various scenarios in the coupled model introduced for optimizing injection parameters in waste disposal operations.
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Further research is ongoing for safer operations and providing better guidance to regulatory agencies and operators.