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Natural and drilling induced fractures in the Grosmont Formation, Alberta: implications for the state of stress

Morin, 2017

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Morin M
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Abstract The Devonian Grosmont formation is a huge heavy oil carbonate reservoir located in northeastern Alberta that has an estimated 64.5 x 109𝑚3 initial oil in place. This thesis will focus on issues related to the in situ state of stress and the natural fracture statistics within …
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