Case Histories
Papers co-authored with clients that detail successful application of technology to a particular customer field. Papers are listed in chronological order with the newest first.
Papers co-authored with clients that detail successful application of technology to a particular customer field. Papers are listed in chronological order with the newest first.
![]() Аннотация
Включает информацию по сейсмической инверсии предназначенную для буровых компаний в сочетании с экспериментальными технологиями т.к. это сочетание может с точностью указать зоны с улучшенными коллекторскими свойствами в нетрадиционном коллекторе даже при условии ограниченного количества скважин. |
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E-Plus, PowerLog
Sams, M., Focht, T., Sidik, N. [2012] Xu and White Revisited, EAGE 2012
Аннотация
In this paper we show that a single aspect ratio applied to the total porosity of a sand-clay mixture can accurately model both P- and S-sonic data. We also show that the variation of this optimal aspect ratio can be predicted from the petrophysical properties of the rocks, whilst keeping the effective elastic properties of the minerals constant of large geological intervals. |
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InverTrace, RockTrace
Sams, M., Focht, T., Ting, J. [2012] Estimating Porosity from Deterministic Inversion, PGCE 2012
Аннотация
In quantitative reservoir characterisation we try to extract absolute inforamtion about reservoir rocks from the seismic data. One method is to invert the seismic data to elastic rock properties and then interpret these rock properties in terms of reservoir properties. Here we present a solution based on deterministic inversion that results in a low resolution image of the porosity within a channel sand reservoir, yet permits an understanding of the general variations in the distribution useful for well planning and field development. |
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StatMod MC, RockMod
Al-Khaled, O., Al-Zuabi, Y., Edwards, K., Hafez, M., Sulistiono, D. [2012] Geostatistical Inversion in Carbonate and Clastic Reservoirs: Oilfield Case Studies from Kuwait, GeoConvention 2012.
Аннотация
This paper demonstrates the use of deterministic vs. geostatistical inversion, and illustrates the benefits of using geostatistical seismic inversion for reservoir characterization of two oil reservoirs in Kuwait: 1) the Ratawi Limestone carbonate reservoir and 2) the Wara sandstone clastic reservoir. Geostatistical inversion methods integrate the well log data, geological constraints, geostatistical parameters and seismic data to produce a highly detailed reservoir description. The examples in this paper are from the Umm Gudair and Burgan fields in southern Kuwait. |
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InverTrace, RockTrace
Focht, T., Sams, M., Brookes, D., Ting, J. [2012] Seismic Reservoir Characterisation of a Channel Sand Oil and Gas Field, Malaysia, PGCE 2012
Аннотация
Seismic inversion can be used to improve our understanding and interpretation of seismic data. In fact, seismic inversion should be considered an integral part of seismic interpretation, where both mutually benefit the other. The results for this channel sand are semi-quantitative allowing for the prediction of the channel thickness and the fluid at the top of the channel. |
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InverTrace, RockTrace
Sams, M., Focht, T., Ting, J. [2012] Estimating Porosity from Deterministic Inversion, EAGE 2012
Аннотация
In quantitative reservoir characterisation we try to extract absolute inforamtion about reservoir rocks from the seismic data. One method is to invert the seismic data to elastic rock properties and then interpret these rock properties in terms of reservoir properties. Here we present a solution based on deterministic inversion that results in a low resolution image of the porosity within a channel sand reservoir, yet permits an understanding of the general variations in the distribution useful for well planning and field development. |
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E-Plus, InverTrace, RockTrace
Focht, T., Sams, M., Brookes, D., Ting, J. [2012] Seismic Reservoir Characterisation of a Channel Sand Oil and Gas Field, Malaysia, EAGE 2012
Аннотация
Seismic inversion can be used to improve our understanding and interpretation of seismic data. In fact, seismic inversion should be considered an integral part of seismic interpretation, where both mutually benefit the other. The results for this channel sand are semi-quantitative allowing for the prediction of the channel thickness and the fluid at the top of the channel. |
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E-Plus, PowerLog
Sams, M., Focht, T., Sidik, N. [2012] Xu and White Revisited, PGCE 2012
Аннотация
In this paper we show that a single aspect ratio applied to the total porosity of a sand-clay mixture can accurately model both P- and S-sonic data. We also show that the variation of this optimal aspect ratio can be predicted from the petrophysical properties of the rocks, whilst keeping the effective elastic properties of the minerals constant of large geological intervals. |
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RockMod
Sams, M., Millar, I., Satriawan, W., Saussus, D., Bhattacharyya, S. [2011] Integration of Geology and Geophysics Through Geostatistical Inversion: A Case Study. First Break, 29, 1-10.
Аннотация
This case study from a field offshore Vietnam shows that the seismic data are only able to constrain the vertical distribution of facies when the beds are close to or above seismic resolution.Prior facies probability trends are required to ensure that the detailed vertical distributions of facies are consistent with geological and reservoir engineering expectations. However, even when below seismic resolution and when the probability trens are laterally invariant, the lateral variations of facies are driven by the seismic data. |
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InverTrace, RockTrace, StatMod MC, RockMod
Filippova, K., Kozhenkov, A. and Alabushin A. [2011] Seismic inversion techniques: choice and benefits. First Break, 29, 103 - 114.
Аннотация
В данной работе рассмотрены общие принципы детерминистических и геостатистических инверсий волнового поля: какие данные необходимы для их применения и как выбрать оптимальную методологию для решения актуальных геологических задач. Анализ проведен на примере одного их месторождений Тимано-Печорской провинции. |
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RockMod
Zawilla, J., Titchmarsh, H., Pendrel, J. and Valdez, A. [2010] A case study for detecting thin Upper Morrow fluvial sands in the United States Mid-continent from geostatistical AVO inversion. Presented at 80th SEG Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 17 - 22 October, 2010
Аннотация
Презентация Джефа Завила (Jeff Zawila) на конференции EOG Resources SEG 2010, в которой по результатам геостатистической синхронной AVO инверсии он выделяет тонкие пропластки песчаника верхнего Марроу в средней континентальной части США. |
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RockTrace
Ibrahim, M., Pennington, W. and Turpening, R. [2010] Crosswell seismic imaging of acoustic and shear impedance in a Michigan reef. The Leading Edge, June 2010, 706 - 711.
Аннотация
Acoustic and shear impedance images, obtained from deterministic simultaneous inversion of a high-resolution crosswell seismic survey, were used to obtain the internal structure of Niagaran reef in Michigan. The crosswell seismic survey was conducted using two monitor wells external to the reef. These wells had depths that extended beyond the depth of the reef, and imaging used reflections from above and beneath the reef, resulting in the best seismic images of any Niagaran pinnacle reef obtained to date. |
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RockTrace, EarthModel FT
Yakovlev, I., Stein, Y., Barkov, A., Filippova, K. and Fedotov, S. [2010] 3D geological model for a gas-saturated reservoir based on simultaneous deterministic partial stack inversion. First Break, 28, 125 - 133.
Аннотация
3D seismic exploration data plays a significant role in the geological modelling workflow, since it is used not only to build a structural framework of productive layers and to define boundaries of different facial environments, but also to predict the lateral distribution of reservoir properties (lithology, porosity, etc.). This becomes of particular importance when dealing with offshore fields for which the lack of high quality borehole data is common. |
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RockMod, EarthModel FT
Sams, M.S., Millar, I., Satriawan, W., Saussus, D. and Bhattacharyya, S. [2010] Quantitative Integration of Geology and Geophysics for Reservoir Modelling - A Case Study. 72nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2010, Barcelona, Spain, 14 - 17 June 2010, F001
Аннотация
Geology, rock physics and geophysics are combined quantitatively in a geostatistical inversion to produce reservoir models of a tidally influenced shoreline to deltaic environment. The impact of the geological facies probability volumes versus the seismic influence on the results can be estimated by comparing models with those produced using probabilities alone and with those using seismic inversion alone. |
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RockMod
Merletti, G.D., and Torres-Verdin, C. [2010] Detection and Spatial Delineation of Thin-Sand Sedimentary Sequences With Joint Stochastic Inversion of Well Logs and 3D Prestack Seismic Amplitude Data. April 2010 SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 246 - 264.
Аннотация
Paper describes the successful application of a new prestack stochastic inversion algorithm to the spatial delineation of thin reservoir units otherwise poorly defined with deterministic inversion procedures. The new stochastic inversion yields spatial distributions of lithottype and elastic properties with a vertical resolution between 10-15m that accurately describe spatial trends of clinoform sedimentary sequences and their associated reservoir units. |
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StatMod MC, EarthModel FT, RockScale, JasonSTS
Timko, D. and Soni, S. [2009] Models on the Mark. Oilfield Technology, December, 2009.
Аннотация
A Seismic to Simulation study was undertaken on the Aboozar field with the goal of optimizing and quantifying ultimate production from the field. The resulting simulation model achieved a 95% match against well data with minimal permeability modifiers and NO porosity modifiers. |
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StatMod MC
McCrank, J., Lawton, D. and Mangat, C. [2009] Geostatistical Inversion of Seismic Data from Thinly Bedded Ardley Coals. Frontiers + Innovation - 2009 CSPG/CSEG/CWLS Convention, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Аннотация
3D seismic data, acquired to image the Ardley Coals, were deterministically inverted to estimate acoustic impedance. However, the band-limited results overestimate both the acoustic impedance of the coals and the thickness of the coal zones. Additionally, the thin sub-zones of the Ardley Coals are not differentiated in the inversion. A geostatistical inversion was conducted in an attempt to improve the inversion resolution and assess model uncertainty. |
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RockTrace, EarthModel
Satriawan, W., Millar, I., Lisapaly, L. and Ting, J. [2009] Understanding Lateral Reservoir Development through Partial Stack Seismic Forward Modeling - Case Study: “B” Field, Nam Con Son Basin – Vietnam. Proceedings, Indonesia Petroleum Association, Thirty Third Annual Convention and Exhibition, May, 2009
Аннотация
An AVA seismic forward modeling study was carried out with the objective of understanding the key contributors to amplitude response prior to further advanced processing such as Simultaneous Inversion work. |
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InverTrace
Ye, Q., WEN, X., Greene, M.G., Zhoa, C., Yang, Q., Yan, H., Hou, D. and Wang, L. [2009] Interpretation and reservoir characterization of a field dominated by complex fluvial channels, Bohai Bay, China, The Leading Edge, March, 2009, 346 - 352.
Аннотация
The interpretation workflows presented in this paper were used to characterize and locate channel distributions. As a result, over 20 infill well locations were proposed and water injection selections were optimized so that each injection well could effectively penetrate multiple producing sands. |
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InverTrace, RockTrace
Aibaidula, A. and McMechan, G. [2009] Inversion and interpretation of a 3D seismic data set from the Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma, Geophysics, Vol. 74, No. 2 (March-April 2009), P.B37 - B45.
Аннотация
Acoustic impedance inversion (AI) and simultaneous angle-dependent inversion (SADI) of a 3D seismic data set to characterize reservoirs of Mississippian Morrowan age in the triangle zone of the frontal Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma. |
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JasonSTS
Castoro, A., Maguire, R. and de Groot, L. [2009] GDF-SUEZ E and P Nederland B.V. Bases Reservoir Development on Advanced Reservoir Model: Seismic to Simulation Workflow Achieves 95% History Match without Porosity Modifiers. Harts E&P, February 2009
Аннотация
GDF-SUEZ teamed with Jason to build a highly accurate, predictive reservoir model that incorporated all field data including seismic, wells and production history. This quantitative integration was expected to reduce uncertainty and enable better positioning of new wells. The outcome of the study was a new dynamic simulation model that honored all field data, reflected a disciplined workflow and was sufficiently fine-scale to predict the best locations for future drilling. |
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RockTrace
Rindschwentner, J. and Jarvis, K. [2009] Successful Fluid Discrimination in Tight, Overpressured Reservoirs using AVO Inversion. Presented at the 2009 ASEG Techncial Conference and Exhibition
Аннотация
A multi-disciplinary and interactive approach, guided by seismic inversion techniques and real-time petrophysical data, resulted in the successful planning and execution of the Longtom-3 and subsequently the Longtom-4 drilling and evaluation program. |
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StatMod MC, JasonSTS
Soni, S., Timko, D., Littmen, W., Karkooti, H., Karimi, S. and Kazamshiroodi, S. [2008] An Integrated Case Study from Seismic to Simulation through Geostatistical Inversion. 2008 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 3 - 6 November, 2006. SPE 118178.
Аннотация
This paper describes the iterative seismic to simulation workflow followed to create a fine scale reservoir static and dynamic simulation model consistent with all available engineering, geologic and geophysical data. |
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RockMod, EarthModel FT
Rodina, O., Rabey, A., Makarova, L., Neudachin, D. and Corballo, J. [2008] Detailed Geological Model of Carbonate Reservoir Based on Geostatistical AVA-inversion - A Case Study. 70th EAGE Conference & Exhibition — Rome, Italy, 9 - 12 June 2008. I008.
Аннотация
This study demonstrates how geostatistical AVA-inversion workflow was used to obtain reservoir properties and risk assessment of the Lekharyaga prospect area. |
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RockTrace-PS
Niebuda, M., Mesdag, P. and Daniels, J. [2008] Oseberg South PP-PS Joint (AVA) inversion. Not externally published.
Аннотация
In this paper, we describe the Joint AVA inversion of multi-component ocean-bottom cable (OBC) data at Oseberg South, operated by StatoilHydro. The primary objective of the study was to discriminate between the main lithologies within the Ness formation (sands, shales and stacked coals), and specifically to delineate the sandy fluvial channel facies. |
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RockTrace
Rudiana, C. W., Irawan, B. , Sulistiono, D. and Sams, M.S. [2008] Overcoming Seismic Attenuation Caused By Shallow Gas Above At A Gas Field Offshore Indonesia To Quantitatively Characterize The Reservoir Through Simultaneous Inversion. Proceedings, Indonesia Petroleum Association, Thirty-Second Annual Convention and Exhibition, May, 2008. IPA-G-134.
Аннотация
The result shows that lateral varying wavelets can compensate for the shallow gas effect in the seismic data, and reduce the uncertainty of the seismic inversion modeling for reservoir characterization. |
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RockTrace
Young, R.G. and Mrinal K. Sen, M.K. [2007] A comparison of porosity estimates obtained using post-, partial-, and prestack seismic inversion methods: Marco Polo Field, Gulf of Mexico. Proceedings - SEG San Antonio 2007 Annual Meeting 1790 - 1794.
Аннотация
In this study, we invert a single seismic data set with deterministic post-, partial-, and prestack seismic inversion algorithms and transform the estimated elastic parameters into porosity to characterize Miocene reservoirs in Anadarko's deepwater Marco Polo Field. |
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InverTrace
Hasanusi, D., Adhitiawan, E., Baasir, A., Lisapaly, L. and van Eykenhof, R. [2007] Seismic Inversion as an Exciting Tool to Delineate Facies Distribution in Tiaka Carbonate Reservoirs, Sulawest - Indonesia. Indonesian Petroleum Association Thirty First Annual Convention and Exhibition, May 2007. IPA07-G-008.
Аннотация
In order to reduce the risk for the future drilling plan, and to get a better understanding of the lateral facies distribution of reservoirs in the field, a constrained sparse spike inversion was applied to convert the 2D full-stack seismic data recorded in the area into 2D acoustic impedance lines, calibrated to the existing wells. |
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RockTrace, EarthModel FT
Pillet, W.R., Brechet, E., Mesdag, P., and Feroci, M. [2007] The quest for the low frequencies in pre-stack inversion. Proceedings - SEG 2007 San Antonio Annual Meeting, 1810 - 1814.
Аннотация
This paper presents successively the initial pre-stack inversion results of the high resolution data, those of the post-processed High Resolution and finally the results of the inversion combining the conventional and High Resolution surveys. |
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RockTrace-4D
Jourdan, J.M., Lefeuvre, F. and Dubucq, D. [2007] Time Lapse Simultaneous Inversion at Girassol Field, Offshore Angola. EAGE 69th Conference & Exhibition — London, UK, 11 - 14 June 2007.
Аннотация
Full band-width simultaneous inversion was performed on a base and two monitor surveys over the Girassol field, offshore Angola. Careful calibration of the low frequency models of the elastic properties for the base survey was performed to identify the reservoir away from well control. |
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RockMod
Contreras, A., Torres-Verdin, C., Chesters, C., Kvien, K. and Fasnacht, T. [2006] Extrapolation of Flow Units away from Wells with 3D Pre-Stack Seismic Amplitude Data: Field Example. Petrophysics, Vol. 47, No. 3 (June 2006), P. 223 - 238.
Аннотация
We estimate the spatial continuity and lateral extent of lithologic units and flow units penetrated by wells, using pre-stack seismic amplitude data and well logs. The approach is based on a stochastic global inversion algorithm that concomitantly honors well logs and multiple partial angle-stacks of seismic amplitude data. Inversion results consist of 3D spatial distributions of elastic properties, litho-types, and petrophysical properties between wells. |
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RockTrace
Sidi, F.H., Ilahi, A. and Duncan, G. [2006] Seismically Constrained Petrophysics in the Scarborough Area. AESC2006, Melbourne, Australia, 1 - 5.
Аннотация
In this paper, we discuss how we arrived at a seismically constrained petrophysical interpretation in the Scarborough gas field in the Exmouth Sub Basin, offshore North West Australia. |
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RockTrace
Folkers, A. and Jarvis, K. [2006] Hydrocarbon Prediction Through Simultaneous Inversion Reduces Exploration Risk for the Flag Sandstone. AAPG 2006, Perth, Australia, 1 - 5.
Аннотация
The known oil and gas fields in the Early Cretaceous Flag Sandstone in the Barrow Sub-basin of the Carnarvon Basin offshore NW Australia are approaching depletion and the objectives of near-field exploration are to prove up additional reserves and maximize utilisation of existing production infrastructure. |
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RockMod, PowerLog, RPM
Contreras, A., Torres-Verdin, C., Kvein, K., Fasnacht, T. and Chesters, W. [2005] AVA Stochastic Inversion of Pre-Stack Seismic Data and Well Logs for 3D Reservoir Modeling. EAGE 67th Conference & Exhibition — Madrid, Spain, 13 - 16 June 2005. T-015.
Аннотация
This paper describes the application of a novel AVA stochastic inversion algorithm to quantitatively integrate pre-stack seismic data and well logs. The stochastic inversion algorithm is used to characterize flow units of a deep-water Miocene reservoir located in the central Gulf of Mexico. |
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RockTrace, EarthModel FT
Glenn, D., Berendson, E., Hariyannugraha, F., Skelt, C., Schneider, R., Lisapaly, L., Kirschner, K., van Eykenhof, R., Walden, S., Sams, M.S. and Smith, S. [2005] Enhancing Consistency Between Geological Modeling and Seismic Pre-Stack Amplitude Inversion with Pseudo-Wells: An Example from the Gendalo Field. Proceeedings, Indonesian Petroleum Association Thirtieth Annual Convention & Exhibition, August 2005. IPA-G-029.
Аннотация
Integration of a low frequency model during seismic inversion enhances the qualitative and quantitative interpretation level of inversion results. |
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RockTrace, StatMod MC
Hoehn, M.H., Arif, I., Welch, C., Sidi, F.H., Rubyanto, D., van Eykenhof, R., Sams, M.S. and Prasetyo, Y. [2005] Combined Geostatistical Inversion and Simultaneous AVA Inversion: Extending the Life of a Mature Area, Kotabatak Field, Central Sumatra Basin, Indonesia. Proceedings, Indonesian Petroleum Association Thirtieth Annual Conference and Exhibition, August 2005. IPA-G-083.
Аннотация
The high-resolution geostatistical simulation results of Kotabatak have provided an effective interpretation framework that assists detailed sequence stratigraphic mapping and information on reservoir quality. Recent new well log information confirms the results. |
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StatMod MC
Torres-Verdin, C. and Fasnacht, T. [2005] High resolution brings new insight into connectivity, reservoir size, sand quality. Reprinted with revisions to format, from the October 2005 edition of OFFSHORE Magazine.
Аннотация
By using a novel approach that ties pre-stack seismic and well log data, our team has built a uniquely detailed 3D model of Anadarko’s Marco Polo field, leading to a better understanding of the vertical and lateral extent as well as the quality of the reservoir. |
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RockMod
A. Contreras and C. Torres-Verdin, The University of Texas at Austin, W. Chesters and K. Kvien, Fugro-Jason Rotterdam, and M.Globe, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Аннотация
This paper describes a novel methodology to integrate well logs and 3D pre-stack seismic data. The objective is to assess lateral continuity and spatial extent of lithology and fluid units penetrated by a well. |
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RockTrace
Lanigan, K.P., Bunn, G. and Rindschwentner, J. [2005] Longtom - Confirmation of a New Play in Offshore Gippsland. APPEA Journal, Part 1, 89 - 103.
Аннотация
The study was based upon the inversion of Pre-Stack Time Migrated Gathers from a long-offset/high-angle seismic survey over the prospect. The goal was to recover density information as well as the more common elastic parameters P-Impedance and Vp/Vs. |
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RockTrace-4D
Jourdan, J.M., Lefeuvre, F. and Dubucq, D. [2004] Integrating 4D seismic results into the reservoir simulations model. The Girassol case study. EAGE 66th Conference and Exhibition, Paris, France, 7 - 10 June 2004, 13 - 16.
Аннотация
The 4D seismic data acquired on Girassol one year after the start of production have been used to update the reservoir flow model. First, the time-lapse seismic data and the reservoir flow model output have been transformed into directly comparable quantities (impedance) at the same spatial resolution. Then a comparison and analysis of discrepancies were performed. In a first qualitative step, these observations have been used to modify the reservoir model via manual adjiustments to the rock properties and reservoir boundaries. The next step will be quantitative use in a history matching procedure. NOTE - This is an update to the 2004 Girassol study incorporating a second monitor survey. |
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RockTrace
Roberts, R., Bedingfield, J., Guilloux, Y., Carr, M. and Mesdag, P. [2004] A Case Study of Inversion of Long Offset P-Wave Seismic Data into Elastic Parameters. EAGE 66th Conference & Exhibition — Paris, France, 7 - 10 June 2004. D008.
Аннотация
The study was based upon the inversion of Pre-Stack Time Migrated Gathers from a long-offset/high-angle seismic survey over the prospect. The goal was to recover density information as well as the more common elastic parameters P-Impedance and Vp/Vs. |
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RockTrace
Badachhape, A.R., Therry, D.R., Swan, H.W. and Moothart, S.R. [2004] Alpine Field Simultaneous Angle Dependent Inversion. Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, 3 - 6 May, 2004. OTC 16727.
Аннотация
Simultaneous angle dependent inversion (SADI) was performed on three angle stacks from the Alpine Field. Additionally, post-stack inversion was carried out on the near angle stack (using P-impedance log data) and on the far angle stack (using elastic impedance). The results of the work helped interpreters better characterize the distribution of the reservoir in the field and was used to facilitate well planning and reserves estimation. |
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RockTrace
Contreras, A. and Torres-Verdнn, C. [2004] AVA sensitivity analysis and inversion of 3D pre-stack seismic data to delineate a mixed carbonate-siliciclastic reservoir in the Barinas -Apure Basin, Venezuela. Not published externally.
Аннотация
A detailed AVA sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the nature of AVA effects in the study area. Such study included cross-plot analysis, Biot-Gassmann fluid substitution, AVA reflectivity modeling, and numerical simulation of synthetic gathers. |
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StatMod MC
Simono, R.B., Mashayekhi, M.J., Morton, R., Crookall, P., Vos, B. and van der Made, P. [2004] Combined Reservoir Characterization and Modeling. EAGE 66th Conference & Exhibition — Paris, France, 7 - 10 June 2004. A014.
Аннотация
This paper presents a combined reservoir characterization and modeling workflow for a producing field in the southern Persian Gulf. A cornerstone of the process is tight integration of geostatistical inversion with the upscaling and geocellular model construction. |
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RockTrace
Burrows, A., Criddle, D., Kaiser, K., Colleran, J. and Angheluta, C. [2004]. Keeping a Giant on its Feet. Dedicated Geophysics Assists Britannia Field Development. Aberdeen October Evening Meeting October 19, 2004.
Аннотация
Development drilling at Britannia has until recently targeted what were perceived as lower geologic-risk areas around the subsea and platform drilling centres. A major challenge is to evaluate the development potential of the outlying areas away from these primary production facilities. |
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StatMod MC
Sullivan, C., Ekstrand, E., Byrd, T., Bruce, D., Bogaards, M., Boese, R. and Mesdag, P. [2004] Quantifying Uncertainty in Reservoir Properties Using Geostatistical Inversion at the Holstein Field, Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. SEG Int'l Exposition and 74th Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado * 10-15 October 2004
Аннотация
We discuss how geostatistical inversion results allowed new methods of computing seismic net pay and net-to gross into our toolkit, delivered a better match to geologic models through higher resolution and added value by providing the flexibility of evaluating different probabilistic scenarios. |
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RockTrace
Jarvis, K., Folkers, A. and Mesdag, P. [2004] Reservoir Characterisation of the Flag Sandstone, Barrow Sub-basin, Using an Integrated, Multi-Parameter Seismic AVO Inversion Technique. ASEG 17th Geophysical Conference and Exhibition, Sydney 2004 Extended Abstracts.
Аннотация
An integrated, multiparameter seismic AVO inversion technique was utilised that improved the mapping of the Flag Sandstone and identified the presence of trapped hydrocarbons. |
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StatMod MC, EarthModel FT, RockScale
Bastia, R., Das, B., Acharya, M., Gabriels, P., Sams, M. and Mesdag P. [2004] Reservoir Characterization and Modeling of Thin Beds in a Deep Water Gas Field, Offshore India. Not published externally.
Аннотация
This paper focuses on the inclusion of the finely laminated sands through the integration of high resolution petrophysical data with seismic data. This integration of data with very different vertical resolutions was achieved through rock physics modeling. |
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RockTrace
Babadzhanov, T.L., Larijani, R., Shilov, G., Ahverdiev, А. and Rykov, А. [2004] Seismic Facies Analysis for Fluvial Depositions Characterization, the Fergana Valley Example. EAGE 66th Conference & Exhibition — Paris, France, 7 - 10 June 2004. A012.
Аннотация
To illustrate such seismic facies analysis this paper presents the results of a study of the deep oil and gas field in the Fergana Valley, a mega-syncline inside of the Tyan-Shan zone, Uzbekistan. |
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StatMod MC
Miletti, G., and Hlebszevitsch, J. and Torres-Verdin, C. [2003] Geostatistical Inversion for the Lateral Delineation of Thin-Layer Hydrocarbon Reservoir: A Case Study in San Jorge Basin, Argentina. Not published externally.
Аннотация
This paper reports on the experience gained with a pilot project aimed at quantifying the value of geostatistical inversion for the detection and delineation of thinly bedded hydrocarbon reservoirs. |
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InverTrace
Soroka, W.L., Shoemaker, M. and Gombo, A.M. [2003] Impedance Inversion in a Structurally Complex Carbonate Environment, Abu Dhabi, UAE Case Study. SEG International Exposition and Seventy-Third Annual Meeting.
Аннотация
Post-stack seismic inversion to acoustic impedance was successfully performed on a 3D seismic volume over a large carbonate field using an integrated iterative inversion workflow. |
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RockTrace-4D
Mesdag, P., van Eykenhof, R., Harmony, B., Harvidya, L., Sams, M. and van Riel, P. [2003] Integrated AVO Reservoir Characterization and Time-Lapse Analysis of the Widuri Field. EAGE 65th Conference & Exhibition — Stavanger, Norway, 2 - 5 June 2003. A-19.
Аннотация
To investigate and characterize fluid movement, a novel workflow involving joint simultaneous inversion of baseline and monitor seismic AVO data was applied. The results from the time lapse AVO inversion confirm the hypothesis based on production history analysis that aquifer support comes from the southeast. |
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RockTrace
Acevedo, H., and Pennington, W.D. [2003] Porosity and lithology prediction at Caballos Formation in the Puerto Colуn Oil Field in Putumayo (Colombia). The Leading Edge, November, 2003, p. 1135 - 1141.
Аннотация
This study presents the results of a seismic inversion analysis and interpretation of the Acae-3D seismic volume. |
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RockTrace
Thedy, E.A., Grell, A.P., Schwedersky-Neto, G. and Thom, J. [2003] Seismic Elastic Inversion of a Cretaceous Oil field in the Campos Basin, Brazil. 8th International Congress of The Brazilian Geophysical Society, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 14 - 18 September, 2003.
Аннотация
One of the main difficulties of the interpretation in this field was to distinguish the porous sandstones from the low velocity shales. Log analysis indicated separating the two lithologies would be possible. Volumes of P and S wave impedances were generated and elastic parameters derived alowed better quality reservoir characterization. |
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RockTrace-4D
Harmony, B., Van Eykenhof, R., Harvidya, L., Rubyanto, R., Supardi, S.R., Sams, M.S., Alkatiri, F., van Riel, P. and Mesdag, P. [2003] Time-Lapse Simultaneous AVO Inversion of the Widuri Field, Offshore SouthEast Sumatra. Proceedings, Indonesian Petroleum Association, Twenty-Ninth Annual Convention & Exhibition, October 2003. IPA-G-113.
Аннотация
To investigate and characterize fluid movement, a novel workflow involving joint simultaneous inversion of baseline and monitor seismic AVO data was applied. The results from the time lapse AVO inversion confirm the hypothesis based on production history analysis that aquifer support comes from the southeast. |
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InverTrace
Ronghe, S. and Surarat, K. [2002] Acoustic Impedance Interpretation for Sand Distribution Adjacent to a Rift Boundary Fault, Suphan Buri Basin, Thailand. AAPG Bulletin, v. 86, No. 10 (October, 2002), pp. 1753 - 1771.
Аннотация
This article reports on a seismic inverse modeling study from an oil-producing field in the Suphan Buri basin, Thailand. |
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InverTrace
Hoellwart, J., Haberland, J., van Delden, S., Kloas, F., Peveraro, R., Larijani, R., Charreyron, Y., Sementsov, A., Tijink, P., Lindeman F. and van Riel, P. [2002] Development of a High Resolution 3D Reservoir Flow Model of the Bierwang Gas Storage Field. EAGE 64th Conference & Exhibition — Florence, Italy, 27 - 30 May 2002. H-13.
Аннотация
To obtain a better understanding of the storage performance of the field, Ruhrgas acquired 3D seismic data and has undertaken a full field integrated geostatistical modeling study to obtain high resolution reservoir flow models. These models form the basis for dynamic modeling. |
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RockTrace
Vernik L., Fisher, D. and Bahret, S. [2002] Estimation of Net-to-Gross from P and S Impedance in Deepwater Turbidites. Thje Leading Edge, April 2002.
Аннотация
The limitations of using low-frequency 3-D seismic data for detailed reservoir characterization are well recognized. Nonetheless, these data are very well suited for quantitative estimates of the net-to-gross, which is a reservoir scale property critical in deepwater turbidite reservoir characterization and development projects. |
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RockTrace
Mercado, V.H., Uribe, R..M., Mйndez de Leуn, C., J., Francucci, E., Fernбndez-Seveso, F., Piccioni, L. and Graham D. [2002] Fluid and Lithology Identification Using Simultaneous Angle Dependent Inversion, Burgos Basin, Mexico. Not published externally.
Аннотация
This work presents the results of the simultaneous angle dependant seismic inversion applied to identify and delineate gas charged reservoirs in the study area, Burgos Basin, Mexico. This methodology, along with the hydrocarbon system analysis, substantially reduces the risk of exploratory and development well locations. |
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JasonSTS
Shanor, G., Rawanchaikul, M., Sams, M., Muggli, R., Tiley, G. and Ghulam, J. [2002] From seismic to simulator through geostatistical modelling and inversion: Makarem gas accumulation, Sultanate of Oman. First Break Volume 20.2, February 2002.
Аннотация
This paper presents an applied workflow and the results of an integrated team effort to define the commercially recoverable reserves associated with the Buah fractured carbonate reservoir of the Makarem sour-gas accumulation in the Sultanate of Oman. |
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RockTrace
Chapin, M., Swinburn, P., van der Weiden, R., Skaloud, D., Adesanya, S., Stevens, D., Varley, C., Wilkie, J., Brentjens, E. and Blaauw, M. [2002] Integrated Seismic and Subsurface Characterization of Bonga Field, Offshore Nigeria. the Leading Edge, November, 2002, 1125 - 1131.
Аннотация
The development of Bonga Field is presented as an example of integrated subsurface modeling of complex, deepwater channel reservoirs in which geophysical techniques are highlighted. Three main static reservoir parameters were modeled in detail: net sand distribution, subseismic |
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InverTrace
Marzuki, Z., Sams, M.S. and Atkins, D. [2001] Adding Value to Impedance Models Through Sequence Stratigraphy. 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in New Orleans, Louisiana, 30 September–3 October 2001. SPE 71350.
Аннотация
A case study from a maturing oil field shows how integrating data within a common sequence stratigraphic framework approach can lead to the improved understanding of the distribution of fluids and reservoir properties. |
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RockTrace-PS
Stearn, J.E.F., Castoro, A. and Backhouse, R. [2001] Chestnut Well Planning using Elastic Impedance of 4C Seismic Data. EAGE 63rd Conference & Technical Exhibition — Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 11 - 15 June 2001. Z-99.
Аннотация
The difficulty in appraising the Chestnut Field is due to a lack of acoustic impedance contrast between the oil-bearing Nauchlan Sandstone and the enveloping Shales, rendering it almost transparent to conventional P-wave seismic data gathered via a towed streamer. |
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RockTrace
Dubucq, D., Busman, S. and van Riel, P. [2001] Turbidite Reservoir Characterization: Multi-Offset Stack Inversion for Reservoir Delineation and Porosity Estimation: a Gulf of Guinea Example. Not externally published.
Аннотация
Amplitude inversion is widely used to enhance seismic resolution and discriminate reservoir from non-reservoir by applying a cut-off on the computed impedance. |
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InverTrace, StatMod MC, EarthModel
Marzuki, Z.B., Sams, M.S. and Atkins, D. [2001] Improving the Static Model of a Complex Reservoir through the Inversion of Seismic Data. SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China held in Beijing, China, 7–10 November 2000. SPE 64740.
Аннотация
A number of static models that include the seismic data and those based on log data alone have been compared for an oil field from the Malay basin. Significant differences in volumetric estimates were found. These differences were caused by the variations in sand quality across the field that were misrepresented when the seismic data were not used. |
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RockTrace
Hanson, R., MacLeod, M., Bell, C., Behrens, R. and van Riel, P. [2000] 4C Seismic Data and Reservoir Modeling at Alba Field, North Sea. Not externally published.
Аннотация
In this paper, we first overview the data, techniques, and studies used to justify the 3-D OBC survey. Next, we present images of the new OBC and reprocessed streamer seismic data that show 4-D, AVO, and converted-wave results. Finally, we suggest a new, preliminary interpretation of the Alba reservoir that is supported by two recently drilled wells. |
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RockTrace
Pendrel, J., Debeye, H., Pedersen-Tatalovic, R., Bogaards, M., Goodway, B., Dufour, J. and Stewart R.R. [2000] Estimation and Interpretation of P and S Impedance from Simultaneous Inversion of P-wave Offset Seismic Data. Not externally published.
Аннотация
The Alpine Oil Field will begin production during the third quarter 2000. The exploration and subsequent development efforts have relied heavily on several geophysical methods and integrating these data with the geological and engineering data sets. Several of these methods and their impact on the exploration and development effort will be reviewed. |
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RockTrace
Jim Fowler* and Mark Bogaards, Jason Geosystems; Gale Jenkins, Texaco Worldwide Exploration and Production, Inc.
Аннотация
It was determined that the Simultaneous Inversion methodology extracts a more dynamic range of information from offset seismic stacks, and results in an improved response to reservoir identification and mapping over that of traditional seismic AVO analysis. |
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StatMod MC
M.S. Sams, Jason Geosystems Asia, D. Atkins, Jason Geosystems Asia, N. Said, P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia, E. Parwito, P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia, P. van Riel, Jason Geosystems bv
Аннотация
Stochastic inversion with lithology simulation is a powerful tool for integrating a wide variety of data - geological, geophysical, petrophysical and statistical - to produce constrained, detailed models of reservoirs. These models can be used for static or dynamic modelling. The technique is well suited to mature fields such as those in the Central Sumatra Basin, where the objectives are to find bypassed reserves and optimise well planning for secondary or tertiary recovery. |
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RockTrace
John Pendrel, Robert Stewart, Jocelyn Dufour, Bill Goodway, and Paul van Riel
Аннотация
In the lower cretaceous glauconitic and regional incised valleys of southern Alberta, Canada, valleys can be filled with sands and/or shales of similar acoustic impedance. Angle-dependent inversion assists in discriminating facies types and compensates for angle-dependent tuning, scaling, and phase in the seismic data. |
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RockTrace-PS
R. Hanson*, M. MacLeod, and C. Bell, Chevron U.K. Ltd, C. Thompson, Chevron Petroleum Technology Company (presently with Norsk Chevron A/S), J. Somod, Saga Petroleum U.K. Ltd.
Аннотация
This paper focuses on the use of multicomponent seismic data for improved structural imaging of the Alba field. |
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RockTrace-PS
M. K. MACLEOD, R. A. HANSON, and C. R. BELL, Chevron UK Ltd., Aberdeen, Scotland, S. MCHUGO, Schlumberger Oil Field Services, Gatwick, England
Аннотация
With the first well being drilled less than a year after seismic acquisition started, the new data arrived in time to make a significant commercial impact on the field’s development. We hope our results at Alba will cause further development and more widespread use of this exciting new technology. |
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RockTrace-PS
JOHN PENDREL1, ROBERT R. STEWART2 and PAUL van RIEL3
Аннотация
Shear waves can provide vital lithologic information, especially in combination with traditional P-wave seismic data or when P-wave sections contain ambiguities. |
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InverTrace, EarthModel
John Pendrel and Paul van Riel
Аннотация
Modern seismic inversion methods model both wavelet amplitude and phase effects and offer the opportunity for improved resolution and presentation of data in a form immediately recognizable to both geophysicists and geologists. This has re-focused our attention to the problem of non-uniqueness. Since the bandwidth of the seismic data is finite, there can be more than one mathematical solution to the seismic inversion problem. It has therefore become our task to differentiate between similar mathematical solutions on the basis of their geophysical and geological viability. |
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InverTrace
Pendrel, J. and van Riel, P. [1997] Effect of Well Control on Constrained Sparse Spike Seismic Inversion: A Western Canadian Reef Example. Not externally Published.
Аннотация
Modern seismic inversion methods transform seismic reflection data to pseudo acoustic impedance logs. Inherent in this approach is an integration of low frequency model information with higher frequencies from the seismic. |
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The impedance values of the non-reservoir lithologies significantly overlap those of the reservoir sands, causing problems in the use of impedance to predict reservoir sands. Jason Geosystem (with support from Statoil, Norsk Hydro, and Saga Petroleum) created a new inversion scheme (InverMod) to overcome this challenge. |
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InverTrace
Latimer, R.B. and van Riel, P. [1996] Integrated Seismic Reservoir Characterization and Modeling: A Gulf of Mexico 3D Case History. Gulf Coast Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology.
Аннотация
Following a quantitative workflow through a Gulf of Mexico 3D case study shows how the reservoir’s stratigraphic and lithologic properties are more accurately determined than would be possible with standard seismic interpretation and seismic attribute analysis. |