Carbonate
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000545
A sedimentary rock primarily composed of carbonate minerals, such as calcite or dolomite, formed from the accumulation of skeletal fragments of marine organisms or by chemical precipitation. These rocks serve as major hydrocarbon reservoirs globally, often characterized by complex pore systems. Carbonate reservoirs can exhibit both primary and secondary porosity, influencing fluid flow.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-000545 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Geology |
Record as JSON
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