Increasing the compressive strength of a high clay content sandstone reservoir by chemical sand consolidation with minimal permeability reduction

Key Points

• The compressive strength increased, indicating improved structural integrity within the sandstone reservoir.
• A reduction in permeability was maintained at minimal levels during the chemical consolidation process.
• This analysis involved a thorough assessment of chemical consolidation impact on high clay content sandstone.
• Understanding these effects may lead to more efficient resource extraction methods in geological formations.