Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Ronald Nelson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0884153177 | ISBN-13: 978-0884153177 | Publication Date: July 25, 2001 | Edition: 2

Geologists, engineers, and petrophysicists concerned with hydrocarbon production from naturally fractured reservoirs will find this book a valuable tool for obtaining pertinent rock data to evaluate reserves and optimize well location and performance. Nelson emphasizes geological, petrophysical, and rock mechanics to complement other studies of the subject that use well logging and classical engineering approaches.

This well organized, updated edition contains a wealth of field and laboratory data, case histories, and practical advice.




A great how-to-guide for anyone working with fractured or highly anisotropic reservoirs
Provides real-life illustrations through case histories and field and laboratory data

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Geologists, engineers, and petrophysicists concerned with hydrocarbon production from naturally fractured reservoirs will find this book a valuable tool for obtaining pertinent rock data to evaluate reserves and optimize well location and performance. Nelson emphasizes geological, petrophysical, and rock mechanics to complement other studies of the subject that use well logging and classical engineering approaches.This well organized, updated edition contains a wealth of field and laboratory data, case histories, and practical advice.

About the Author

Ronald Nelson, Ph.D., is a structural geologist with BPAmoco in Houston, TX. In the industry for almost 30 years, Nelson has authored numerous books and articles, the majority on fractured reservoirs, fault patterns, and fault propagation geometries in rifts, and in laboratory simulation of subsurface stress effects.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 2 edition (July 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884153177
• ISBN-13: 978-0884153177
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical how-to book with good case studies, June 21, 2001

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This review is from: Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, Second Edition (Hardcover)

plenty of field and laboratory data

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1.0 out of 5 stars Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, May 19, 2000

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This review is from: Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs (Contributions in Petroleum Geology and Engineering) (v. 1) (Hardcover)

Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs