Effects of Geomechanical Mechanisms on Gas Production Behavior: A Simulation Study of a Class-3 Hydrate Deposit of Four-Way-Closure Ridge Offshore Southwestern Taiwan

Cheng Yueh Wu; Yung Cheng Chiu; Yi Jyun Huang; Bieng Zih Hsieh

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.163

Effects of Geomechanical Mechanisms on Gas Production Behavior: A Simulation Study of a Class-3 Hydrate Deposit of Four-Way-Closure Ridge Offshore Southwestern Taiwan

Cheng Yueh Wu, Yung Cheng Chiu, Yi Jyun Huang, Bieng Zih Hsieh

Department of Resources Engineering

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the geomechanical mechanisms on the gas production of a depressurized Class-3 hydrate deposit, Four-Way-Closure Ridge. From this case study, we found that there is a lower gas production rate and a longer production plateau when geomechanics are considered in the fluid flow modeling. The Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio are sensitive parameters to the reservoir deformation and the seafloor subsidence. We suggest that the geomechanical issue should be well considered in a hydrate deposit development project.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	486-493
Number of pages	8
Journal	Energy Procedia
Volume	125
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.163
Publication status	Published - 2017
Event	European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017: Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE): Meeting the Challenges of the Future - Vienna, Austria Duration: 2017 Apr 23 → 2017 Apr 28

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Effects of Geomechanical Mechanisms on Gas Production Behavior: A Simulation Study of a Class-3 Hydrate Deposit of Four-Way-Closure Ridge Offshore Southwestern Taiwan

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