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Originally posted by luciano:
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PorosityThe first important factor is whether the porosity of the stone is appropriate for drilling a well. Porosity refers to the tiny spaces within the rocks that house the oil and gas that must be extracted. To determine the porosity of the rock, a mathematical computation is used to conclude which percentage of the rock is taken up by the oil and gas versus the solid stone. When determining whether an area is suitable for well drilling, it’s important to have a minimum result of eight percent porosity. While some oil and gas companies may attempt to drill with lower numbers, these wells are often unproductive and a waste of time and money. The exact porosity numbers are important, but this isn’t the only related factor to be considered. The distance between the pores in the rock can also play a major role in the success of a well. If the pores are located too far apart, the gas won’t be able to flow well, resulting in poor results.============================
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From what we have been told, I have no real concerns around porosity (ie enough pore space to hold the gas). We know the gas and liquids is there. What we need to prove is the permeability (ie whether those pore spaces are connected to allow gas and liquids to flow). Ie prove moveable hydrocarbons.
