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Surprising Permeability in Superhot Rocks
In our ongoing series of articles on the 'Geomechanics of Superhot Rocks', we've been on a captivating journey into the depths of...
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PetroGem Inc.
- Sep 6
- 4 min
Heat Flow in Inferno: Permeability of Superhot Rocks
If you've been following our ongoing series on the 'Geomechanics of Superhot Rocks,' you're probably familiar with our previous articles...
PetroGem Inc.
- Aug 18
- 4 min
Brittle-Ductile Waltz of Superhot Rocks
In my last post, I talked about the tremendous energy stored within supercritical fluids trapped in superhot rocks, highlighting the...
PetroGem Inc.
- Aug 7
- 3 min
An Extraordinary Realm: Supercritical Fluid in Superhot Rock
Welcome to the second post ofthe PetroGem's SHR series, where we learn more about the significance of fluid characteristics in unlocking...
PetroGem Inc.
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Unleashing Earth's Fiery Power: Geomechanics of Superhot Rock
Welcome to this new series of blog posts as we venture into the thrilling world of Superhot Rock Resources (SHR). Discover the...
PetroGem Inc.
- Aug 24, 2019
- 2 min
Evolution of Earthquakes in Alberta: The Role of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Possibilities for Risk
Earthquakes in Alberta and their possible relationship to subsurface operations such as hydraulic fracturing and waste disposal have made...
PetroGem Inc.
- Feb 15, 2019
- 2 min
Depletion-induced Hazards and Risks and Their Management
By influencing the mechanical character of a field, production can result in one or some of the hazards shown below in red boxes. These...
PetroGem Inc.
- Feb 6, 2019
- 2 min
Geomechanics and Data Analytics: Bridging between ISIP and Geology
ISIP values are favoured by many in the industry because they are accessible and relatively easy to measure. Nevertheless, there are...
PetroGem Inc.
- Sep 8, 2017
- 7 min
Duvernay Keeps Pushing Boundaries Of Conventional Geomechanics
At least in some regions, I like to think of the Duvernay Formation as a half-asleep mountain lion that wildly roars back with a steaming...
PetroGem Inc.
- Jun 11, 2017
- 2 min
Biot’s Coefficient: A Highly Undervalued Geomechanical Parameter
Recently, we reviewed about 90 geomechanical lab reports (from different labs, different formations, different producing companies)...
PetroGem Inc.
- Jun 4, 2016
- 7 min
Reservoir Containment Assessment and Its Dynamic Nature
Synopsis: In many cases, reservoir containment and caprock integrity assessment is considered as a one-time requirement for proving the...
PetroGem Inc.
- May 25, 2016
- 5 min
Geomechanics of Compressibility: Part 3-Different Compressibility Coefficients & Their Applications
Read the first part of this series here. Read the second part of this series here. As discussed, the common concept of compressibility in...
PetroGem Inc.
- Apr 11, 2016
- 4 min
Geomechanics of Compressibility – Part II: Drained versus Undrained
Read the first part of this series here. Some Basics The Four Main Parameters: The common concept of compressibility in geomechanics has...
PetroGem Inc.
- Jan 26, 2016
- 4 min
Geomechanics of Compressibility – Part I: Why Is It Important?
After encountering frequent misunderstandings of rock compressibility and its applications, I decided to write a series of posts on...
PetroGem Inc.
- Dec 21, 2015
- 9 min
A Primer on the Geomechanics behind Fracturing Pressure Curves
In this post, I will break an idealized pressure curve (like what is recorded during hydraulic fracturing or pressurize fracturing tests)...
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