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Moraes, R. (author), Fonseca, R.M. (author), Helici, M. (author), Heemink, A.W. (author), Jansen, J.D. (author)We present an efficient workflow that combines multiscale (MS) forward simulation and stochastic gradient computation - MS-StoSAG - for the optimization of well controls applied to waterflooding under geological uncertainty. The Iterative Multiscale Finite Volume (i-MSFV), a mass conservative reservoir simulation strategy, is employed as the...conference paper 2017
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Verweij, J.M. (author)This paper discusses the influence of hydraulic continuity of reservoirs and faults and the lack thereof on the occurrence of local pore fluid pressure conditions deviating from previously established regional trends. The hydrodynamic-based approaches will be illustrated with case studies from the Netherlands, in particular.conference paper 2017
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Bouroullec, R. (author), Weimer, P. (author), Serrano, O. (author)The structural framework and evolution from the Middle Jurassic to the present of the Mississippi Canyon, Atwater Valley, western DeSoto Canyon, and western Lloyd Ridge protraction areas consist of a complex history influenced by basement fabric, multiple stages of salt movement, and gravitational gliding. A detailed tectono-stratigraphic...article 2017
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Chitu, A.G. (author), Leeuwenburgh, O. (author), Candela, T.G.G. (author), Osinga, S. (author), Kraaijpoel, D.A. (author), Wassing, B.B.T. (author)Pore pressure changes caused by the production of gas from reservoir rocks result in reservoir compaction, stress changes on faults, potential fault reactivation and related seismic activity. This seismic activity is expected to be affected by the amount of pressure change, the spatial distribution of the pressure changes relative to the...other 2017
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Hanea, R.G. (author), Casanova, P. (author), Hustoft, L. (author), Wilschut, F. (author), Fonseca, R.M. (author)A key objective in any reservoir development plan is to achieve maximum reservoir exploitation which is usually quantified using an economic objective such as net present value (NPV). A key element of such an optimized development plan is an optimized well planning scheme (number, placement and trajectories of the wells). In the well planning...conference paper 2017
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Weimer, P. (author), Zimmerman, E. (author), Cossey, S.P.J. (author), Hirsh, H. (author), Snyder, B. (author), Leibovitz, M. (author), Schwendeman, K. (author), Hankins, B. (author), Herber, B. (author), Bettinger, D. (author), Adson, J. (author), Gutterman, W.S. (author), Payeur, T.J. (author), Bouroullec, R. (author), Roesink, J.G. (author), Nicolette, J. (author), Lapinski, T.G. (author), van den Berg, A.A. (author)The 86 fields and discoveries in the central Mississippi Canyon, Atwater Valley, western DeSoto Canyon, and Lloyd Ridge protraction areas are summarized with production characteristics and representative seismic profiles and wire-line logs. Three trap styles are recognized: four-way closure, three-way closure, and stratigraphic. The reservoirs...article 2017
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Bouroullec, R. (author), Weimer, P. (author)The structural history of the Mississippi Canyon, Atwater Valley, westernDeSoto, and western Lloyd Ridge protraction areas in the northeastern deep-water Gulf of Mexico is of a basin influenced by complex salt tectonics that controlled the formation of intraslope minibasins and sediment distribution. Large volumes of Middle Jurassic...article 2017
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Osinga, S. (author), Wassing, B.B.T. (author), Pizzocolo, F. (author), Fokker, P.A. (author), Eijs, R.M.H.E van (author), van den Bogert, P.A.J. (author)Pressure maintenance by injection of nitrogen into a reservoir is one of the potential options to mitigate induced seismicity during gas production. It is expected that seismicity and the seismic hazard can be reduced by decreasing the stress changes and compaction associated with the declining pore pressure in the reservoir rocks. However,...conference paper 2017
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Limberger, J. (author), Bonte, D. (author), de Vicente, G. (author), Beekman, F. (author), Cloetingh, S. (author), van Wees, J.D. (author)Brittle basement and sedimentary rocks, in particular if these are underlain by radiogenic crust, are considered a prime target for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). They are marked by high geothermal gradients, caused by radiogenic heat production, and are well suited to be used for geothermal doublets after hydraulic stimulation. Critical...article 2017
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Sijacic, D. (author), Pijpers, F. (author), Nepveu, M. (author), van Thienen-Visser, K. (author)Depletion of the Groningen gas field has induced earthquakes, although the north of the Netherlands is a tectonically inactive region. Increased seismic activity raised public concern which led the government to initiate a number of studies with the aim of understanding the cause(s) of the earthquakes. If the relationship between production and...article 2017
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van Thienen-Visser, K. (author), Fokker, P.A. (author)The Groningen gas field has shown considerable compaction and subsidence since starting production in the early 1960s. The behaviour is understood from the geomechanical response of the reservoir pressure depletion. By integrating surface movement measurements and modelling, the model parameters can be constrained and understanding of the...article 2017
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Buijze, L. (author), van den Boogert, P.A.J. (author), Wassing, B.B.T. (author), Orlic, B. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author)Understanding the mechanisms and key parameters controlling depletion-induced seismicity is key for seismic hazard analyses and the design of mitigation measures. In this paper a methodology is presented to model in 2D the static stress development on faults offsetting depleting reservoir compartments, reactivation of the fault, nucleation of...article 2017
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Fokker, P.A. (author), Salina Borello, E. (author), Verga, F. (author), Viberti, D. (author)For decades, well tests have been widely used in the oil industry for evaluation of well productivity and reservoir properties, which provide key information for field development and facilities design. In conventional well tests equilibrium conditions are required in the reservoir before the test. Furthermore, a single well only can be produced...conference paper 2017
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Schovsbo, N.H. (author), Anthonsen, K.L. (author), Nelskamp, S. (author), Pedersen, C.B. (author), Tougaard, L. (author), Zijp, M. (author), Bocin-Dumitriu, A. (author)In a European wide project, including Ukraine, 81 shale formations from 33 thermogenic and two biogenic gas bearing onshore basins were studied for hydrocarbon potential. All formations have been mapped and data complied based on information and expert judgments gathered from the respective European National Geological Surveys. Parameters...conference paper 2017
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Brown, A. (author), Eickhoff, C. (author), Reinders, J.E.A. (author), Raben, I. (author), Spruijt, M. (author), Neele, F. (author)There is an urgent drive to implement Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) on a commercial and global scale. This needs to be done in a demonstrably safe and responsible manner that gains widespread acceptance of stakeholders, most notably regulators and the public. If inhaled in sufficiently high concentrations, CO2 can have toxicological effects...conference paper 2017
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Gastine, M. (author), Berenblyum, R. (author), Czernichowski-Lauriol, I. (author), De Dios, J.C. (author), Audigane, P. (author), Hladik, V. (author), Poulsen, N. (author), Vercelli, S. (author), Vincent, C. (author), Wildenborg, A.F.B. (author)To meet the ambitious EC target of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) needs to move rapidly towards full scale implementation with geological storage solutions both on and offshore. Onshore storage offers increased flexibility and reduced infrastructure and monitoring costs. Enabling onshore...conference paper 2017
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Eickhoff, C. (author), Brown, A. (author), Neele, F. (author)The IMPACTS project has the objective to develop the knowledge base of CO2 quality required for establishing norms and regulations to ensure safe and reliable design, construction and operation of CO2 pipelines and injection equipment, and safe long-term geological storage of CO2. More specifically for this paper, the project sets out to reveal...conference paper 2017
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Antropov, A. (author), Lavrov, A. (author), Orlic, B. (author)Cap-rock integrity is of paramount importance during injection and subsequent long-term storage of CO2 in the subsurface. Preexisting (natural) and man-induced fractures in the cap rock represent potential flow paths out of the storage formation. In this study, a first-order semi-analytical model of flow through a vertical fracture penetrating...conference paper 2017
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Czernichowski-Lauriol, I. (author), Berenblyum, R. (author), Bigi, S. (author), Car, M. (author), Liebscher, A. (author), Persoglia, S. (author), Poulsen, N. (author), Stead, R. (author), Vercelli, S. (author), Vincent, C.J. (author), Wildenborg, T. (author)As a UNFCCC accredited Research NGO, CO2GeoNet has been deeply involved in bringing the science behind CO2 storage and the rationale for Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) to a wide range of stakeholders (including the general public) before, during and after the COP21 Climate Conference in Paris. Key messages on CO2 storage, informed by...conference paper 2017
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Kapetaki, Z. (author), Hetland, J. (author), le Guenan, T. (author), Mikunda, T. (author), Scowcroft, J. (author)The European Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Demonstration Project Network (the “Network”) is currently composed of projects located in the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the UK. The goal of the Network is to accelerate deployment of CCS by sharing project development experiences about technology implementation, including transport and storage...conference paper 2017