Integration of multi-scale 3D imaging of porosity in shales

K. Taylor, L. Ma, P. Dowey, P. Lee

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Abstract

In this research the Haynesville-Bossier Shale play (USA), which is a clay-bearing siliceous, organic-rich, gas-mature shale play, was characterized over pore diameters ranging 2 nm to 3000 nm. Three advanced imaging techniques were utilized correlatively, including the application of Xe+ plasma focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (plasma FIB or PFIB), complemented by the Ga+FIB method which is now frequently used to characterise porosity and organic/inorganic phases, together with transmission electron microscope tomography of the nano-scale pores. This is the first study to comprehensively develop pore geometric and network models in 3D based on experimental characterisation over these critical length scales. © 2019 European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE. All Rights Reserved.
Original languageUndefined
Title of host publication6th EAGE Shale Workshop
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Publication statusPublished - 2019

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