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f Geomechanical Interpretation of Surface Deformation and Microseismicity Associated with SAGD Steam Injection (Best of AAPG)
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 71st EAGE Conference and Exhibition incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2009, Jun 2009, cp-127-00260
- ISBN: 978-90-73781-67-2
Abstract
Optimizing steam injections is an important factor in enhanced recovery in heavy oil reservoirs, as well as other EOR injections. Steam injection results in significant geomechanical changes, including pore pressures, thermal stresses and expansion, and s