Application of geomechanical modeling in the design of reservoirs of complex shape as part of underground gas storage facilities
Abstract
Application of geomechanical modeling in the design of reservoirs of complex shape as part of underground gas storage facilities
Incoming article date: 22.10.2024The rocks that form a natural geological reservoir for underground gas storage, during the operation of UGS, are exposed to prolonged cyclic loads caused by periodic injections and withdrawals of natural gas. At the same time, it is possible to develop and accumulate residual deformations in rocks that cause irreversible changes in the properties of rocks and this must be taken into account when designing and operating UGS.
Keywords: underground gas storage, geomechanical modeling, cavern, salt massif, deformations