Experimental study on the geomechanical properties and failure behaviour of interbedded shale during SAGD operation

Interbedded shale (IBS) impedes the development of a steam chamber and poses a serious threat to the success of any steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) operation in a heavy-oil reservoir. Breaking up IBS has been a continual challenge for the industry. This study summarizes experimental studies o...

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Main Authors: Shengfei Zhang, Xiuluan Li, Hongzhuang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2020-12-01
Series:Petroleum Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209624952030034X