This paper reviews existing core analysis technology and discusses its limitations when used for the evaluation of naturally fractured reservoirs like the Monterey Formation. New core analysis techniques and equipment are presented which can improve the quality of core analysis data and the results of a core study using these methods are reported.

Keywords:
core analysis, plug, geologist, orientation, core analysis technique, fluid dynamics, fracture type, permeability, flow in porous media, fracture
Subjects:
Drilling Operations, Hydraulic Fracturing, Reservoir Characterization, Reservoir Fluid Dynamics, Formation Evaluation & Management, Unconventional and Complex Reservoirs, Coring, fishing, Flow in porous media, Core analysis
Copyright 1985, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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