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Porosity and Permeability Lab. The terms porosity and permeability are related. ï· porosity â the amount of empty space in a rock or other earth substance; this empty. space is known as pore space. Porosity is how much water a substance can hold. Porosity is usually stated as a percentage of the materialâs total volume. ï· permeability â is how well water flows through rock or other earth substance.
Porosity and Permeability. Porosity and permeability are related properties of any rock or loose sediment. Most oil and gas has been produced from sandstones. These rocks often have high porosity, and are usually âhigh permâ too. Porosity and permeability are absolutely necessary to make a productive oil or gas well. The petroleum geologist must stay focused on the porosity and permeability of the prospective reservoir. 1  Porosity consists of the tiny spaces in the rock that hold the oil or gas. 2  Permeability is a characteristic that allows the oil and gas to flow through the rock.