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Houston Geological Society Bulletin
Abstract
Abstract: Prediction of Fractured Reservoir
Properties and Performance in
Folded Carbonates
By
Exxon Production Research, Houston
Fractured reservoirs are common exploration targets in fold and
thrust belts because of the relatively high levels of 
structural
deformation. In the Canadian Rocky Mountain foothills: 1)
lithology and structure are the primary controls on fracture intensity
and orientation, 2) intensity of effective fractures correlates
to gas productivity, and 3) map curvature is a useful tool for pre-drill
estimates of fracture intensity and expected flow rates. The
results presented enable integration of lithologic and structural
data from complex settings for improved fracture prediction, which
is important for prospect evaluation, target selection
, and drilling
and completion strategies.
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