Structural and diagenetic controls on reservoir quality in tight siliciclastic and carbonate rocks

Download or read book Structural and diagenetic controls on reservoir quality in tight siliciclastic and carbonate rocks written by Becker, Ivy and published by KIT Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian C/D) fluvial sandstones and Zechstein Ca2 (Stassfurt, second cycle) carbonates represent two important hydrocarbon reservoir units in NW Europe. A better understanding of reservoir quality variations and their spatial variability is crucial to develop successful exploration strategies. In fluvial Westphalian C/D sandstones and Ca2 carbonate reservoirs, the reservoir properties are controlled by diagenetic alterations and intense fracturing.