Overview of the fundamentals of fluid storage and production mechanisms associated with unconventional reservoirs, including coal, low-permeability gas/oil and shale gas/oil reservoirs. Theory and application of reservoir and fracture characterization and evaluation methods including core analysis, rate-transient and pressure-transient analysis, diagnostic fracture injection test analysis, and post-fracture pressure decay analysis. Reservoir and fracture characterization and evaluation examples include unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs, geothermal reservoirs, and reservoir targets for geologic carbon storage, hydrogen production and storage, and critical element extraction.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

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