Abstract: Geomechanical Forward Modeling for Prediction of Sub-Seismic Deformation in Traps and Seals: a Numerical Case Study of Normal Fault Relay Zones in Layered Rocks; #90319 (2018)

Rajesh Goteti, Gautam Mitra, Susan M. Agar, Rainer Zuhlke

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... structures within the relay zones. The models comprise two layers - a weak sedimentary layer (‘basin fill’) overlying a relatively competent granitic layer...

Reservoir Description by Interferometric Imaging of VSP Data in Transition Zones

Thomas Radford, Martin Karrenbach, Ferry Yustiana, Willi Brianno, Dhea Wachju

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... in the transition zone, the complete vertical and horizontal borehole trajectory was instrumented with 3C receivers, while simultaneously recording 3C...

Optimizing Well Engineering for Permian Geology/Fluid Using Model-Based Analytics

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Uncertainty Analysis and Assisted History Matching Workflow in Shale Oil Reservoirs

Zheng Zhang, M. Reza Fassihi

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... to a multi-fracture horizontal well in Eagle Ford shale oil reservoir. First, we discuss the impact of reservoir properties, hydraulic fractures...

Characterization of Heterogeneity in Unsaturated Sandstone Using Borehole Logs and Cross-Borehole Tomography

Andrew Binley, Giorgio Cassiani, Peter Winship

Special Publications of SEPM

... hydrological models are even less common. Our ultimate objective is to understand the lithological control of recharge and vadose-zone contaminant transport...

Anisotropy template for transversely isotropic rocks

Gama Firdaus, Arkhat Kalbekov, Jyoti Behura, Manika Prasad

International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy (IMAGE)

... Isotropic Rocks Gama Firdaus, Arkhat Kalbekov, Jyoti Behura, and Manika Prasad, Colorado School of Mines Summary Rock physics models can be utilized...

Diagenesis of Saline Pan Halite: Comparison of Petrographic Features of Modern, Quaternary and Permian Halites

Enrique Casas, Tim K. Lowenstein

Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

... are recognized in cumulate layers as laterally-linked, sub-horizontal crystal aggregates (Fig. 13). Diagenetic Features The shallow-buried halites...

Investigating the Impact of Wellbore Liquid Drop-outs on Recoverable Reserves in Utica

Olusegun Osadiya, Nurlan Seilov, Jacques Danquigny, David Foulon, Mariano F. Raverta

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... of liquid loading dynamics in wet horizontal wells. The current Turner & Coleman liquid loading models are not appropriate for horizontal wells...

The Belridge Giant Oil Field - 100 Years of History and a Look to a Bright Future; #20124 (2012)

Malcolm E. Allan and Joseph J. Lalicata

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... shallow fluviodeltaic sands producing heavy oil via steamflood; Miocene deepwater diatomite layers producing light oil via hydraulic fractures...

Effects of Basement Structure, Sedimentation and Erosion on Thrust Wedge Geometry: An Example from the Quebec Appalachians and Analogue Models

E. A. Konstantinovskaya, D. Rodriguez, D. Kirkwood, L. B. Harris, R. Theriault

CSPG Bulletin

...-deformational basin geometry. Along-strike changes in initial thicknesses of sand layers affect the thrust wedge geometry of models. Thrusts were more widely...

AAPG Studies in Geology No. 50, (Section Title: Reservoir Permeability, Modeling, and Simulation Studies) Chapter 14: Modeling Permeability Structure and Simulating Fluid Flow in a Reservoir Analog: Ferron Sandstone, Ivie Creek Area, East-Central Utah

Craig B. Forster, Stephen H. Snelgrove, and Joseph V. Koebbe

AAPG Special Volumes

... of the detailed structures on oil production. Permeability values incorporated in the models range from 0.1 to 50 millidarcies. The role of facies...

Abstract: Displacement Analysis as a Predictive Tool for Constraining Three-Dimensional Fold-Thrust Geometries, by M. S. Wilkerson; #91012 (1992).

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ABSTRACT: Steamflood Modeling and Scale Up in a Hetrogeneous Reservoir, by K. Dehghani, W. M. Basham, L. J. Durlofsky, and K. E. Tucker; #91019 (1996)

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Potential Fields Modelling in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico

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Structural and Mechanical Analyses of Thrust Ramp Development in Mechanically Stratified Sequences

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Integrating Deep Learning and Seismic Data for Mudstone Characterization and SAGD Development in Heterogeneous Reservoirs

Huiwen Pang, Hanqing Wang, Chuan Qin, Jingwei Tian

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... interpretation typically identifies clay layers as thin, fine strata. However, field observations reveal that while idealized models assume uniform thin...

Eagle Ford Fluid Type Variation and Completion Optimization: A Case for Data Analytics

Fahd Siddiqui, Ali Rezaei, Birol Dindoruk, Mohamed Y. Soliman

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... of the first 12 months based on the well location, lateral length, depth, number of stages, proppant volume and gel volume. All three models were...

Abstract: Lateral Correlation Trends in Bedded and Massive Turbidites, with an Example from De Gray Lake, Arkansas

Michael B. De Vries , Arnold H. Bouma

GCAGS Transactions

... of data sets from both types of systems is desirable if lithofacies and surface morphological models are to be linked. To achieve this, two activities...

Practical Reservoir Simulation for Small Development Teams - Customizing Stimulation Designs by Landing Zone in the Midland Basin

Tony Tran, Ryan Miller, Bradley Pottebaum, Bryan McDowell, Alan Yoelin, Lee Steinke

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... the static geologic model, hydraulic fracture models, and dynamic reservoir models before the models are utilized for future stimulation designs. Once...

Chronologic modeling of faulted and fractured reservoirs using geomechanically based restoration: Technique and industry applications

Laurent Maerten, Frantz Maerten

AAPG Bulletin

... of the model, 28 sand layers with alternating colors were added incrementally to maintain a constant, horizontal upper free surface and to simulate...

Integrate sweet spot seismic prediction with microseismic monitoring to apply to lacustrine shale in Sichuan Basin of China

Kai Xu, Zhentao Sun, Shixing Wang, Yu Wang

International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy (IMAGE)

... multiple producing layers and abundant shale oil resources, which is expected to become a major replacement field for “increasing reserve and production...

A Theory of Crustal Development Based on Analysis of Vertical Uplift Experiments

H. J. McCunn

GCAGS Transactions

... by constructing simple model experiments that vertical uplift can produce first-order tectonic features similar to those seen in nature. Models of known...

Incorporation of deformation band fault damage zones in reservoir models

Dongfang Qu, and Jan Tveranger

AAPG Bulletin

...Incorporation of deformation band fault damage zones in reservoir models Dongfang Qu, and Jan Tveranger 2016 423 443 100 3 Fault damage zones...

Simultaneous Inversion for Microseismic Event Location and Velocity Model in Vaca Muerta Formation

Zhishuai Zhang, Jing Du, Fuchun Gao

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... velocity information from the microseismic events themselves. Introduction Multistage fracturing technique, together with horizontal drilling, make...

A Coupled Model for Three-Dimensional Hydraulic Fracture Propagation and Proppant Transport

Serhii Kryvenko, George J. Moridis, Thomas A. Blasingame

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... in multiple formation layers with variable minimum horizontal stresses. To show the effect of the uneven minimum horizontal stress in a layered system...