Petroleum Reservoirs – A Basic Primer

This video is a basic primer on Petroleum reservoir rocks

Reservoirs are a key part of the petroleum system and are the container for hydrocarbons in oil and gas fields
Generally formed from sedimentary rocks, sandstones and carbonates – many varied sedimentary environments
Porosity (% of rock composed of voids) is the capacity to hold hydrocarbons and permeability is the ability of the rock to flow fluids
Layering and connectivity – simple to complex
Understanding the reservoir is the key to successful hydrocarbon exploration , appraisal and field development