Electronic Index of AAPG Special Publications:

SP26: The Integration of Geology, Geophysics,
Petrophysics and Petroleum Engineering in
Reservoir Delineation, Description and Management

Proceedings of the First Archie Conference,
held October 22-25, 1990, in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Convenors: Robert Sneider, Wulf Massell, Rob Mathis,
Dennis Loren, and Paul Wichmann

Title Page

Dedication to Gus E. Archie
Robert Sneider, Wulf Massell, Rob Mathis, Dennis Loren, Paul Wichmann

Introduction to the Conference
Robert M. Sneider

Multidisciplinary Reservoir Study of the Bima Field, Offshore N.W. Java, Indonesia: Multidisciplinary Studies
Gary S. Woodling, John G. Kaldi, Randall C. Roe, Kristina I. Oentarsih

Intan Field Development--A Synergistic Approach: Multidisciplinary Studies
Mike Farhadi

An Integrated Approach to Reservoir Characterization in the Illinois Basin: Multidisciplinary Studies
D. F. Oltz, H. E. Leetaru, B. Seyler, S. T. Whitaker

Interdisciplinary Effort Optimises Field Developments in the U.K. North Sea Brae Area: Multidisciplinary Studies
T M Alqassar, W Gallacher, S De Moss

The Process and Value of Petrophysical Integration: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
R. W. Hietala

The Archie Approach to Characterizing Carbonate Reservoirs: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
F. Jerry Lucia, D. G. Bebout, C. Kerans

Utility of Mechanical Facies for Rock Classification, Characterization, and Correlation: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
K. A. Alhilali, G. Shanmugam

Integration of Borehole Data for Improved Reservoir Characterization: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
Roy D. Nurmi

Applications of Outcrop Gamma-Ray Logging to Field Development and Exploration: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
Douglas W. Jordan, Roger M. Slatt, Robert H. Gillespie, Anthony E. D'Agostino, Mark H. Scheihing

Synergism in Formation Evaluation Enhances Detailed Reservoir Description: Reservoir Characterization: Petrophysical Formation Evaluation and Rock Description
Bob A. Hardage, Walter H. Fertl

Reservoir Geology of the Taylor Sandstone in the Oak Hill Field, Rusk County, Texas: Integration of Petrology, Sedimentology, and Log Analysis for Delineation of Reservoir Quality in a Tight Gas Sand: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
C. L. Vavra, M. H. Scheihing, J. D. Klein

Acoustic Tomography for Reservoir Surveillance: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
J. H. Justice, M. E. Mathisen, A. A. Vassiliou, S. Singh , P. S. Cunningham, J. R. Bulau

Parameterizing and Block-Averaging Electrical Characteristics of a Reservoir: an Essential part of Electrical/Electromagnetic Evaluation of Production Process: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
A. J. Mansure

Simulating Fluid Flow Through a Geologically Realistic Permeable Medium: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
Larry W. Lake

A 3-D Interactive Modeling System for Integrated Reservoir Interpretation: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
Thomas J. Lasseter

Basin History and Diagenetic Evolution of the Missisauga Formation, South Sable Basin--Offshore Nova Scotia--A Petrographic and Petrophysical Approach: Reservoir Properties Prediction
Mark B. Thomas

Resolution of Carbonate Reservoirs at Depth--An Integrated Approach to Lower Development Risk, Smackover Trend, Alabama: Reservoir Properties Prediction
Timothy J. Petta, J. Gregory Bryant

The Fractured Reservoir--A New Definition (extended abstract): Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
Peter E. Gretener

Determination of Hydraulic Fracture Orientation in the Kuparuk River Field, Alaska: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
J. S. Blundell, R. J. Hallam

An Evolving Description of a Fractured Carbonate Reservoir: the Lisburne Field, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
R. A. Missman, J. Jameson

Fault Interpretation During Seismic Interpretation and Reservoir Evaluation: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
M. E. Badley, B. Freeman, A. M. Roberts, J. S. Thatcher, J. Walsh, J. Watterson, G. Yielding

Fracture Evaluation of Block P-0315, Point Arguello Field, Offshore California, Using Core, Outcrop, Seismic Data and Curved Space Analysis: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
M. J. Padgett, D. C. Nester

Prediction versus Production: Waterflood Response of Heterogeneous Reservoirs in an Estuarine Valley-Fill, Little Bow Field, Alberta: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
John C. Hopkins, James M. Wood, Federico F. Krause

Vertical Seismic Profile Applications for Definition of Reservoir Heterogeneity--South Texas, Vicksburg and Frio Sandstones: A Secondary Gas Recovery Project: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
S. G. Zinke, L. A. Jirik, R. P. Langford, R. J. Finley

Reservoir Properties Inferred from Seismic Response in Areas with Minimal Log Control: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
J. D. Loren, J. T. Kulha, K. S. Renbarger, R. M. Sneider

Computer-Based Rock Description for Development and Exploration Geology: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
Mark H. Scheihing, Gary L. White

Multidisciplinary Reservoir Description, Walker Creek Field, Columbia and Lafayette Counties, Arkansas: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
D. M. Bliefnick, J. G. Kaldi, S. K. Bissmeyer, T. T. Dang

Batanga Sandstone Reservoir: A Turbidite Stratigraphic Trap: Fractured Reservoirs: Origin, Description, Evaluation
D. R. Smith, S. B. Desantis, L. A. Dunne, B. L. Faulkner, R. E. West

Managing a Technical Cooperation Team for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Development in the People's Republic of China: Creating, Managing, and Evaluating Multidisciplinary Teams
Kenneth M. Mallon

The Economic Value of a Synergistic Organization: Creating, Managing, and Evaluating Multidisciplinary Teams
Robert M. Sneider

Teamwork and Technology--A Competitive Advantage: Creating, Managing, and Evaluating Multidisciplinary Teams
John F. Greene

Teamwork: Creating, Managing, and Evaluating Multidisciplinary Teams
John A. Masters

How an Integrated Team Turned a 5 BCF Pool into a 1 TCF Field: Integrated Field Studies
Nick Wemyss, Murray Grigg, Janelle Davidson

The Computer-Aided Geological Characterization of a Sandstone Reservoir, North Ward Estes Field, Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas: Rejuvenation of a Mature Giant, North Ward Estes Field, Texas: Integrated Field Studies
Albert S. Wylie Jr., E. K. Davidsen, J. D. Gillespie, R. S. Butler, R. G. Stanley, J. H. Beck

Design of a Major CO2 Flood--North Ward Estes Field, Ward County, Texas: Rejuvenation of a Mature Giant, North Ward Estes Field, Texas
R. Winzinger, J. L. Brink, K. S. Patel, C. B. Davenport, Y. R. Patel, G. C. Thakur

The Benefits of a Synergistic Approach to Reservoir Characterization and Proration Rose City Prairie Du Chien Gas Field, Ogemaw County, Michigan: Rejuvenation of a Mature Giant, North Ward Estes Field, Texas
C. N. Tinker, L. D. Chambers, H. J. Ritch, C. D. McRae, M. A. Keen

Technological Development Synergy: Kisbey,Saskatchewan--A Case History: Rejuvenation of a Mature Giant, Northward Estes Field, Texas
David L. Sturrock, Gilbert M. Cordell, Don C. Westacott, David M. Fitzpatrick

Mid-Dip Tuscaloosa Trend: Analog Geological, Geophysical, and Engineering Data for Prospect Evaluation and Field Development: Rejuvenation of a Mature Giant, North Ward Estes Field, Texas
Roger D. Shew

The Challenge of Exploring For and Producing Zone II Sandstone Reservoirs: Value of 2-D and 3-D Seismic in Reservoir Delineation and Development
Norman S. Neidell, Ernest E. Cook

Better Decisions Through Quality Information Integration--A Practical Example of a Reservoir Development Situation: Value of 2-D and 3-D Seismic in Reservoir Delineation and Development
Paul D. Vrolijk

3D Seismic Surveys: Scrimp Now, Pay Later: Value of 2D and 3-D Seismic in Reservoir Delineation and Development
Christine Warren Brandes

Generation of a Field Development Plan, Natih Field, North Oman: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
D. R. Bostock, S. Adams, C. Mercadier, H. Milatz, H. van der Weerd, T. Walker

Integrated Reservoir Characterisation of Cycle III, Brent Group, Brent Field, UK North Sea for Reservoir Management: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
I. D. Bryant, A. H. M. Paardekam, P. Davies, M. C. Budding

An Integrated, Multidisciplinary Study of Reservoir Facies and Reservoir Performance of a Multilayer, No-Crossflow Gas Reservoir--Chase Group (Wolfcampian), Guymon-Hugoton Field, Oklahoma: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
M. J. Fetkovich, W. T. Siemers, J. J. Voelker, J. S. Williams, A. M. Works, D. J. Ebbs

Sole Pit--Improving the Performance of a Tight Gas Reservoir, an Integrated Approach: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
R. E. Wilson, J. F. R. Branco, B. G. van Heyst, R. H. Turner

A Multidisciplinary Effort to Optimize the Ultimate Recovery of the St. Joseph field--NW Borneo: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
Peter Haalebos

Role of 3D Seismic Interpretation in Reservoir Identification and Characterization, Mississippi Canyon Block 109 Field, Offshore Gulf of Mexico: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
D. A. Herron, W. W. Wilson, M. T. Currie

Cognac Revisited: Mississippi Canyon Block 194 Field Redevelopment Planning: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
M. Kohli, C. B. Speice

Modern Technology in an Old Area--Bay Marchand Field Revisited: Utilization of Geoscience and Engineering Technologies to Increase Hydrocarbon Recovery
W. L Abriel, P. S. Neale, J. S. Tissue, R. M. Wright