- Abstract:
- This article examines the modeling of earth's surface deformation processes within an oil and gas field using the finite element method. The Severnye Buzachi hydrocarbon field, located in the Mangystau region, is used as a case study. Based on geodynamic observations conducted at the field, relative deformation components are calculated and a spatial model of the deformation field is constructed using the finite element method. The resulting model reflects the geodynamic situation throughout the entire field, identifies areas of the most intense displacements, and determines the spatial distribution of deformation processes. This approach enables an objective assessment of the impact of oil and gas field development on the stress-strain state of the geological environment and contributes to improved field safety.
- Keywords:
- earth surface deformations, oil and gas fields, finite element method, deformation tensor, geodynamic monitoring, horizontal displacement
- For citation:
- Kenesbayeva А.K., Kurmanbayev O.S., Kurmanbayev R.S., Zhalilov L.L. Modeling of deformation processes of the earth's surface at an oil and gas field. Mine Surveying and Subsurface Use. 2026; 26 (4): 38-43. (In Russ.). https://doi. org/10.56195/20793332-2026-26-4-38-43.
- Information about the authors:
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- Аigul K. Kenesbayeva – PhD, associated professor, Department of “Mining survey and Geodesy”, Kazakh National Research Technical University K. I. Satpayev (Satbayev University), Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0869-5762; e-mail:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Olzhas S. Kurmanbayev – PhD, Associate Professor, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4867-6910; e-mail:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Ruslan S. Kurmanbayev – PhD student, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8060-036X; e-mail:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Lutpulla L. Zhalilov – master's student, Kazakh National Research Technical University K. I. Satpayev (Satbayev University), Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2700-9514; e-mail:
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- Аigul K. Kenesbayeva – PhD, associated professor, Department of “Mining survey and Geodesy”, Kazakh National Research Technical University K. I. Satpayev (Satbayev University), Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0869-5762; e-mail:
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