Clay: Geologic Formations, Carbon Management, and Industry

摘要: The term clay is used interchangeably for the particles and minerals, latter commonly referred to as minerals distinguish them from particle size. Clay sediments are typically deposited in quiet-water environments, settling out fine-grained mud, which may then be buried lithified into shale. depositional environments favorable deposition of organic material well, over geologic time, result shale becoming a source rock petroleum natural gas. Hydrocarbons have traditionally been produced porous permeable reservoir rock, where they had migrated become concentrated traps. recent development “unconventional resources” like gas tight oil has allowed hydrocarbons directly rock. Conventional reservoirs that depleted provide viable option secure carbon storage because there known trap seal. CO2 can potentially enhanced recovery pressure management shale, minimize loss permeability comes increased net stress during drawdown. As side note, clay-rich geomaterials agriculture, industrial processes, liners chemical radioactive waste disposal sites. purpose addressing here give readers an idea enormous breadth each subject point toward other resources additional information.