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Knowledge of the presence of abnormally-high pressure zones (AHFP) prior to drilling into them can prevent considerable economic losses and, possibly, save human lives. The various origins (undercompaction, tectonics, etc.) of AHFPs are discussed, followed by the description of predictive techniques in clastic, carbonate and salt-bearing formations. In addition to the well-logging predictive techniques, the authors discuss smectite-illite transformation and the chemistry of interstitial solutions. Other topics covered include (a) abnormally low formation pressures and subsidence, and (b) mathematical modelling. Loss of potential production may result if AHFPs are not properly identified and evaluated. Many hydrocarbon-bearing formations with AHFPs are erroneously ''condemned''.This book is of interest to engineers and geologists involved in the (a) evaluation, (b) drilling in, (c) completing, and (d) producing from hydrocarbon reservoirs with AHFPs.
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ORIGINAND PREDICTIONOF ABNORMALFORMATION PRESSURES
Volumes 1-5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23-27, 29, 31 are out of print.
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Fundamentals of Numerical Reservoir Simulation Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering Compaction and Fluid Migration Fundamentals of Fractured Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals of Well-log Interpretation, 1. The acquisition of logging data Fundamentals of Well-log Interpretation, 2. The interpretation of logging data Production and Transport of Oil and Gas, A. Flow mechanics and production Production and Transport of Oil and Gas, B. Gathering and Transport Surface Operations in Petroleum Production, I Surface Operations in Petroleum Production, II Geology in Petroleum Production Well Cementing Carbonate Reservoir Characterization: A Geologic-Engineering Analysis, Part I Fluid Mechanics for Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics A Practical Companion to Reservoir Stimulation Hydrocarbon Migration Systems Analysis The Practice of Reservoir Engineering Thermal Properties and Temperature related Behavior of Rock/fluid Systems Studies in Abnormal Pressures Microbial Enhancement of Oil Recovery- Recent Advances - Proceedings of the 1992 International Conference on Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery 40a Asphaltenes and Asphalts, I 40b Asphaltenes and Asphalts, II 41 Subsidence due to Fluid Withdrawal 42 Casing Design - Theory and Practice 43 Tracers in the Oil Field 44 Carbonate Reservoir Characterization: A Geologic-Engineering Analysis, Part II 45 Thermal Modeling of Petroleum Generation: Theory and Applications 46 Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production 47 PVT and Phase Behaviour of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids 48 Applied Geothermics for Petroleum Engineers 49 Integrated Flow Modeling 50 Origin and Prediction of Abnormal Formation Pressures
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