Chevron canada looks forward to realizing the value of this resource from our industryleading position while delivering economic benefits to local communities, alberta and canada. Duvernay shale deemed largest unconventional oil basin in. The devonian duvernay formation is an emerging liquidsrich shale play located in alberta, canada. Natural gas is a growing segment of chevrons global energy portfolio and developing natural gas from shale is an important growth area for chevron canada.
Thin sweet spots identification in the duvernay formation. Seismic reservoir characterization of duvernay shale with. The duvernay shale gas play oil and gas investments. Stocks that will profit from the duvernay shale seeking. The national energy board neb, together with the alberta geological survey ags, today released a new resource assessment for the duvernay shale in central alberta that adds significant quantities of marketable light oil resources in the province as well as. Technically recoverable shale oil and shale gas resources eia. Nutech provides insight into the connectivity of textural attributes of the wells with nulook shale analysis and nuview 2d attribute. Pdf duvernay shale lithofacies distribution analysis in.
The duvernay exists over multiple thermal maturity. The frasnian duvernay formation of alberta canada figure 1 is a proven source rock which has sourced much of the oil and gas to the adjacent devonian, conventional fields including the prolific rimbeymeadowbrook reef trend stoakes and creaney, 1984. A description of the duvernay shale basin, its geography maps, history, which. While putting the finishing touches on the east shale basin duvernay hydrodynamics evaluation, it has become apparent that the esb could do with a little bit of subdividing.
The duvernay field in canadas western province of alberta holds the countrys largest marketable resources of unconventional light shale oil and condensate, according to a new report from the. The reservoir properties of the duvernay formation mudrock gas and oil shale gas reservoir in alberta were investigated. The upper devonian duvernay formation of western canada is an organicrich shale formation now targeted as a hydrocarbon reservoir. We present a detailed sedimentological analysis of the duvernay. Duvernay field holds canadas biggest shale oil resources. The duvernay shale is an emerging oil and liquidsrich gas formation in the western canada sedimentary basin. Duvernay shale facts and information natural gas intel. Targeted for its shale gas condensate, the duvernay is a popular target amongst canadian exploration and production companies. The upper and lower duvernay shales typically have high contents of clay and silica minerals, and in general, contain higher levels of toc content than the middle carbonate layer marshall et al. Devonian duvernay formation, east shale basin, alberta summary. On a conference call to discuss its disappointing first quarter results, company officials raved that the duvernay has the potential to be. Despite the low commodity price environment, activity in the condensate rich area has not slowed down due to the operators capability in drilling and completing these wells cheaper and faster. Reservoir characterization of the duvernay formation, alberta.
Pdf duvernay shale lithofacies distribution analysis in the. The duvernay shale, an emerging oil and liquidrich gas formation with 417 mmboe initial reserves aer, dec 2016, is the source rock for historical conventional hydrocarbon in the western canada sedimentary basin. Alberta has been a latecomer to the shale gas game, but thats about to change in a big way thanks to the emergence of the liquidsrich duvernay play. Feb 01, 2016 read revised models for determining toc in shale play. Duvernay shale interest highlighted by strong alberta land sale. As with other basins, the previous work was focused on understanding and describing the conventional reservoirs and plays. A need to understand and model the processes that sour duvernay wells is crucial as souring impacts the economics, health and safety of operations.
The inclusion of shale gas with conventional gas reserves has caused a sharp increase in estimated recoverable natural gas in canada. Scope of the project included installation of inlet. Pdf in the west canadian sedimentary basin wcsb, duvernay shale is considered to contribute most of the canadian shale gas reserve and production find, read and cite all the research you. Duvernay shale gas unconventional play wood mackenzie. Sep 26, 2017 new assessment targets marketable oil and gas resources in albertas duvernay shale region. Development of the condensate rich duvernay shale gas field in alberta, canada. Oct 08, 2014 the duvernay shale play, located in westcentral alberta, is thought to be one of the most prolific shale resources in north america. There are a number of prospective shale gas deposits in. Canadas largest shale play is gaining momentum join our community the national energy board of canada released a resource assessment today, examining the duvernay shale of alberta. Leading duvernay producer turns to lateral completions to make pnp completions more efficient march 19, 2020 5. Apr 27, 2011 alberta has been a latecomer to the shale gas game, but thats about to change in a big way thanks to the emergence of the liquidsrich duvernay play. Sep 27, 2017 september 27, 2017 reuters the duvernay field in canadas western province of alberta holds the countrys largest marketable reserves of light shale oil and condensate, according to a new report from the national energy regulator.
A proposed enhancement for duvernay east shale basin terminology. James navratil, kaybob duvernay manager, chevron canada resources roy stadlwieser, alberta development manager, shell canada john gorman, president, halliburton canada. The uppermiddle devonian duvernay strata represents an extremely proli. Until the 1990s success of hydraulic fracturing in the barnett shales of north texas, shale gas was classed as unconventional reserves and was considered too expensive to recover. Pdf in the west canadian sedimentary basin wcsb, duvernay shale is considered to contribute most of the canadian shale gas reserve and. Chevron canada limited successfully concluded the initial twelve well exploration drilling program in the liquidsrich portion of the duvernay shale play. The upper and middle devonian duvernay shale is stratigraphic. The duvernay shale play, located in westcentral alberta, is thought to be one of the most prolific shale resources in north america. Once a productive edge has been characterized, the east basin has potential for blanket development. For the purpose of this document, condensate is defined as the free hydrocarbon liquid at the point of. Effect of kerogen maturity on organic shale wettability. Oct 25, 20 chevron canada limited successfully concluded the initial twelve well exploration drilling program in the liquidsrich portion of the duvernay shale play. East duvernay shale basin chinook consulting services.
It is the first time the national energy board has done a detailed study of reserves in the,000 square. Alberta is known for the oil sands, but the duvernay shale formation is threatening to take the spotlight. In 2014, the average daily production from duvernay shale is expected to reach 60 kboed with 50% liquids. Duvernay shale overview similar to the cardium, the devonian duvernay formation is part of the western canadian sedimentary basin group. Duvernay field holds canadas biggest shale oil reserves neb. Duvernay shale companies, news, maps, geology, players, play. Duvernay shale deemed largest unconventional oil basin in canada. The duvernay formation of the woodbend group is known to be the key source rock for the leduc and swan hills oil and gas fields in alberta. New assessment targets marketable oil and gas resources in. Seismic reservoir characterization of duvernay shale with quantitative interpretation and induced seismicity considerations a case study satinder chopra 1, ritesh kumar sharma, amit kumar ray2, hossein nemati1, ray morin3, brian schulte 3, and david damico abstract.
Pushing the limits of the duvernay glj petroleum consultants. The east shale basin of alberta is located geographically in the three hills and the ponokagull lake area, with recent activity mainly found within the strike areas of joffre, morningside and huxley. The duvernay is the basin filling sediments, offsetting leduc carbonate buildups. Our purpose is to determine shale gas resources in all prospective gas shales in alberta.
September 27, 2017 reuters the duvernay field in canadas western province of alberta holds the countrys largest marketable reserves of light shale oil and condensate, according to a new report from the national energy regulator. Mineralogy of duvernay, muskwa, and montney formations. Stocks that will profit from the duvernay shale seeking alpha. Duvernay multiwell shale gas pads pioneer engineering inc. Information on the duvernay shale natural gas intel. The agreement creates a partnership for appraisal and development of liquidsrich shale resources in approximately 330,000 net acres in the kaybob area of the duvernay. Overview of canadian shale gas production rivard ijcg 2014. Estimate the natural gas inplace as a combination of free gas1 and. Development of the condensate rich duvernay shale gas field in alberta, canada project description. The initial development in the east kaybob section of the formation will encompass about 55,000 acres 22,000. The gas storage capacity, including absorption capacity and free gas capacity, varies significantly in the duvernay shale. Core descriptions of the duvernay formation in the east shale, west shale, and kaybobwild river basins. Duvernay is characterized by an average porosity of 6. The duvernay shale was deposited uniquely as the basin time equivalent of leduc reef growth during the frasnian age stoakes and creaney, 1984, allan and creaney, 1991, chow et al.
Reservoir characterization of the duvernay formation. The duvernay formation represents the source rock for prolific reservoirs such as the leduc reefs. New assessment targets marketable oil and gas resources in albertas duvernay shale region. Canadas largest shale play is gaining momentum join our community the national energy board of canada released a resource assessment today, examining the. Several large parcels of land, with a combined acreage of 82,920 acres, and located just to the southeast of point loma. A depositional model for organicrich duvernay formation. The gas storage capacity, including absorption capacity and free gas capacity, varies significantly in the duvernay shale, specifically, the former rangs from 8 to. Free enews delivery service to your email twiceweekly. Similar to the cardium, the duvernay formation is part of the western canadian sedimentary basin group. Seismic reservoir characterization of duvernay shale with quantitative interpretation and induced seismicity considerations a case study satinder chopra 1, ritesh kumar sharma, amit kumar ray2, hossein nemati1, ray morin3. The duvernay shale is an emerging oil and liquidsrich gas formation in the western canada sedimentary basin that is thought to hold 443 tcf of natural gas, 11. The duvernay shale reached oil window and gas window about 7080 ma. Throughout most of the duvernay shale basin, there is a middle carbonate layer that separates duvernay formation into upper and lower shale units.
Jan 04, 2018 while putting the finishing touches on the east shale basin duvernay hydrodynamics evaluation, it has become apparent that the esb could do with a little bit of subdividing. Thin sweet spots identification in the duvernay formation of. The duvernay formation is one of the most prospective liquidsrich shale plays in north america. At 2017 light sweet crude oil prices, natural gas prices, and well costs, the duvernay shales economic oil resource is 156 million cubic metres m3 or. Read revised models for determining toc in shale play. Since repaid depositing during the maximum transgressive period of the woodbend, the duvernay shale. As the duvernay play appraisal progressed since 2010, more wells are testing or producing sour hydrocarbons 0.
For weeks, speculation has been building that unknown buyers have been staking out a new shale play in wild rose country, driving land prices at crown mineral auctions to new heights. The duvernay formation is dark organicrich calciticsiliceous marine shale interbedded with argillaceous limestone with an average thickness of 50 m in the kaybob area. We present a detailed sedimentological analysis of. The investigation included an assessment of current methodologies utilized to study mudrocks, development of new methodologies, pore to basinscale characterization and integration of core data with wireline logs. Duvernay shale its make or break for this huge shale play. Shale oil and gas resources in organic pores of the. Since repaid depositing during the maximum transgressive period of the woodbend, the duvernay shale represents an enormous. Pdf hydrocarbon resource potential of the duvernay formation. Shale oil and gas resources in organic pores of the devonian. A proposed enhancement for duvernay east shale basin. Jun, 2012 the size of the prize in the giant duvernay shale is bigcanadian brokerage firm cibc wood gundy said in a june 14 report the oilpatch could recover 25 billion barrels of liquids and 150 trillion cubic feet of gas. In the willesden greenpembinaedson areas, technological advancements have shown a productive and potentially economic oil window exists. Sep 26, 2017 the duvernay field in canadas western province of alberta holds the countrys largest marketable resources of unconventional light shale oil and condensate, according to a new report from the. Shale gas and condensate is produced from the duvernay formation in central alberta using horizontal drilling and multistage hydraulic fracturing.
Many in the industry believe the duvernay is the closest analog to the eagle ford. Pembina pipeline takes action to protect stakeholders and significantly reduces 2020 capital spending in response to the recent decline in global energy prices march 18, 2020 5. The duvernay is a complex system, not just a blanket shale. The duvernay liquid rich shale what makes it different and how do we optimize it.
Wood mackenzie, a consultancy, estimates duvernay holds around bn barrels of oil equivalent boe and expects production to average 1m boe a day by 2024. The size of the prize in the giant duvernay shale is bigcanadian brokerage firm cibc wood gundy said in a june 14 report the oilpatch could recover 25 billion barrels of. The elastic property has significant controls on hydraulic fracture effectiveness and. The devonian duvernay shales are proven source rocks for many of the large devonian oil and gas pools in alberta including the leduc discovery in 1947. Information on the duvernay shale natural gas intelligence. With a focus on leaddriven news, our news service will help you develop new business. Chevron planning significant drilling program in duvernay. Ceri crude oil report canadian energy research institute. The duvernay shales have been credited as the source rock for many of the large devonian oil and gas pools in alberta, including the most famous the leduc field discovered in 1947 with the successful development of unconventional shale reservoirs elsewhere in north america, attention has shifted to the duvernay shales in. Recognizing duvernay bcarbonate distribution and its. The duvernay is located in westcentral alberta, and is believed to be among the most promising shale opportunities in north america. The national energy board neb, together with the alberta geological survey ags, today released a new resource assessment for the duvernay shale in central alberta that adds significant quantities of marketable light oil. Chevron moves forward with kaybob duvernay shale development.
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