Petrographic characterization of black shales from belata formation, peninsular Malaysia: Implication for fracability

• Main Authors: Esther, O.B., Tsegab, H., Cornelius, B.B.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: Offshore Technology Conference 2020
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85097628548&partnerID=40&md5=26c51dc27e2cbb19f8190415590c12a8; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/24646/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Successful fracturing processes in shale, during shale gas drilling and production, is an effective way to reduce environmentally and cost risks. Fracability of rocks is highly affected by the rock�s quartz, carbonate and/or clay content. Thus, a fair understanding of shale quartz, carbonate and/o...