A 3-D stress and strain analysis in a three layered model with a single fractured layer: A finite element approach

Natural fracture systems are often influenced by the presence of different layers with contrasting rock mechanical properties. Understanding the distribution of stress between different mechanical layers is essential to the interpretation of fracture networks within these systems. Knowledge of the fracture system’s geometry and spatial...

Mapping of the Vlieland Sandstone Formation in the northern Netherlands onshore area

One of the important aquifers for geothermal purposes in the Netherlands is the Lower Cretaceous Vlieland Sandstone Formation (VSF). The VSF is deposited in a eustatic transgressive phase and has a dispersed distribution in the northern Netherlands, which is not very well understood. This study produced a depositional model and a thickness map...

Process-Based Modelling of the Brent Delta: Influence of paleobathymetry from the Oseberg Fm. pinch out on the wave dominated Brent Delta progradation. North Sea Norwegian Sector – Huldra Field

The stratigraphic and tectonic framework of the Brent Group and their respective depositional environments is well studied and documented in the literature. The lower progradational Brent deltaic sequence is the response of a high sediment supply rate outpacing the accommodation space rate caused by subsidence and an overall sea level rise stage...

Modeling Fluvial Reservoir Architecture using Flumy Process

Modeling sedimentary heterogeneities of reservoir rocks is typically performed using geostatistical methods. Geostatistics reproduce the spatial distribution of heterogeneities based on available data. There are several geostatistical methods to build 3D reservoir model simulations, such as the object-based or variogram-based methods. MINES...

Reservoir architecture modelling of alluvial fan deposits: Cornudella Formation, Tremp-Graus Basin, Spain

Knowledge of the complex subsurface is becoming increasingly important: for hydrocarbon exploration, possible storage of CO2, and the production of water for geothermal heating and energy production purposes. An example of a complex reservoir is a reservoir formed by alluvial fan sediments. Although research into alluvial fan deposits has been...