Stress-dependent anisotropic flow in bedding-controlled shale: Computed tomography evidence of pore–fracture connectivity, triaxial fracturing, and imbibition effects
Fluid transport in shale reservoirs is strongly controlled by the organization and mechanical evolution of pore–fracture networks, which determine permeability anisotropy and flow efficiency under reservoir conditions. This study investigates the coupled structural and mechanical controls on stress-dependent anisotropi...