Carbonate Reservoirs

Carbonate reservoirs are underground formations made primarily of carbonate rocks like limestone and dolomite, which have been created through the accumulation of marine organisms' shells and skeletons. These rocks can store significant amounts of oil and natural gas, acting as natural reservoirs. Their porosity (tiny holes) allows hydrocarbons to be trapped and extracted. The structure and fractures within carbonate reservoirs influence how fluids flow, making them important targets for energy extraction. Understanding their geology helps in efficiently locating, evaluating, and producing the hydrocarbons stored within them.