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Fines migration

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001420

The movement of small, unconsolidated particles (fines) within the reservoir rock pores due to fluid flow, which can lead to pore throat plugging and reduced permeability. This phenomenon can significantly impair hydrocarbon production. Fines migration is often triggered by changes in fluid chemistry or flow rates.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001420
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001420",
  "term": "Fines migration",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The movement of small, unconsolidated particles (fines) within the reservoir rock pores due to fluid flow, which can lead to pore throat plugging and reduced permeability. This phenomenon can significantly impair hydrocarbon production. Fines migration is often triggered by changes in fluid chemistry or flow rates.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/fines-migration/"
}

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