Advances in field testing of the effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs

LIU Lele; WAN Yizhao; LI Chengfeng; ZHANG Yongchao; LIU Changling; WU Nengyou

doi:10.16028/j.1009-2722.2022.232

2022 Vol. 38, No. 11

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LIU Lele, WAN Yizhao, LI Chengfeng, ZHANG Yongchao, LIU Changling, WU Nengyou. Advances in field testing of the effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs[J]. Marine Geology Frontiers, 2022, 38(11): 40-55. doi: 10.16028/j.1009-2722.2022.232

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LIU Lele, WAN Yizhao, LI Chengfeng, ZHANG Yongchao, LIU Changling, WU Nengyou. Advances in field testing of the effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs[J]. Marine Geology Frontiers, 2022, 38(11): 40-55. doi: 10.16028/j.1009-2722.2022.232

Advances in field testing of the effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs

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Key Laboratory of Gas Hydrate of Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao Institute of Marine Geology, China Geological Survey, Qingdao 266237, China
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Laboratory for Marine Mineral Resources, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China

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Corresponding authors: WAN Yizhao, wanyizhao@mail.cgs.gov.cn ; LI Chengfeng, chengfenglee@163.com

Received Date: 20 August 2022

Accepted Date: 26 September 2022

Publish Date: 07 November 2022

Abstract

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Natural gas hydrates have been widely treated as a potential energy. The effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs is a crucial parameter reflecting the productivity, and it needs to be tested in the field. Advances in field testing of the effective absolute permeability of gas hydrate reservoirs in the world were reviewed. In addition, field-testing methods including wireline formation test and nuclear magnetic resonance logging were introduced, and challenges in on-site testing were addressed. Finally, suggestions were given to develop new field testing methods for future studies.
- natural gas hydrate /
- permeability /
- well testing /
- nuclear magnetic resonance /
- hydrate saturation

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