Analysis of Flow Mechanisms in a Faulted Carbonate Oilfield through Reservoir Simulation and Experimental Design

The limited ductility of carbonate rocks in general with regard to tensile or compressive stress results in a significant<br>C_- if not predominant C_- proportion of carbonate oilfield showing static and/or dynamic evidence of fracturation. This<br>natural fracturation can occur and have an impact on production mechanisms at different scale within the reservoir,<br>from diffuse fractures to regional faults.