Research theme: Carbonate Reservoirs

Carbonate Reservoirs

Theme leads: Prof. Patrick Corbett, Prof. Sebastian Geiger

Research projects

• BASHIST: Basin modelling and diagenetic sequence assisted determination of petrophysical properties for oil-charge estimation
• DYNACARB: Calibration of static geological models with dynamic data from well-test analysis
• Improved Simulation of Faulted and Fractured Reservoirs Consortium (itf-ISF)
• MECHSEIS: Coupling geomechanical simulation to seismic anisotropy for robust fault and fracture identification.
• Novel Mathematical Approaches for Multiscale Modelling of Three-Phase Porous Media Flow
• POREOR: Pore-to-reservoir up-scaling of multiphase Kr and Pc functions during EOR processes

The carbonate reservoirs theme within IPE represents part of a strategic research consortium known as the International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs (ICCR). This has developed from the Edinburgh Collaborative in Subsurface Science and Engineering (ECOSSE) and represents the pooling of resources across Heriot-Watt University IPE and Edinburgh University Geoscience.

ICCR is part of the ECOSSE Joint Research Initiative in Edinburgh where there is significant expertise across geoscience and engineering to tackle the complex issues of improved hydrocarbon recovery from carbonates. It is a large industry-funded programme, which is also supported by a growing network of research partners around the globe with expertise in carbonates. The ICCR sponsorship includes membership of Joint industry partnerships in carbonate themes, support of studentships, workshops, etc. There is scope for each sponsor to blend technical expertise with strategic staff development and regional strengthen of the research and technical base in this important area.

• ICCR Sponsors