Novel Methods to Overcome Micro-Seismic Limitations in Estimating Hydraulic Fracture Geometry in Unconventional Reservoirs

Shubham Mishra, Vinil Reddy

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... are typically developed with horizontal well technology to effectively exploit the reserves, which could not have been economical with conventional vertical...

The Use of Magneto-Telluric Surveying as a Risk Reduction Tool for Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Papuan Foldbelt

J. K. Bennett, M. Parish

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Petroleum Convention Proceedings

... of the MT method to dis­ tinguish between different geological models. In the study area, considerable uncertainties in sub-surface structure exist...

Petrophysical Modeling to Improve the Understanding of Geothermal Exploration in a Sedimentary Field on Texas Gulf Coast Basin

Laura Ortiz Sanguino, Cesar Vivas, Danny Rehg, Denise Knight, Stephanie Perry, Adam Bradley, Heather Bedle, Saeed Salehi, Sean Marshall

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... zones. The output models were used as input for the heat flow simulations and enthalpy production evaluation, which resulted in more realistic scenarios...

Core Resistivity Profiles and Their Bearing on Dipmeter Survey Interpretation

Z. V. Jizba , W. C. Campbell , T. W. Todd

AAPG Bulletin

... of structure is a strong proof of the accuracy (or inadequacy) of geological models based on seismic exploration, and on other geophysical methods...

Structural Style and Decollement Levels in the Llanos Orientales Basin (Colombia)

Isabelle Moretti, Juan Carlos Mondragon, Julio Cesar Garzon, Gabriella Bosio, Jean Marc Daniel

Asociación Colombiana de Geólogos y Geofisicos del Petróleo (ACGGP)

... with analogue models of transtension followed by compression has been done especially to illustrate the kinematic evolution of the normal fault pattern...

Depositional Controls on Petrophysical Properties and Reservoir Characteristics of Middle Miocene Miri Formation Sandstones, Sarawak

Hatem S. Abieda, Zuhar Zahir T. Harith, Abdul Hadi Abd. Rahman

Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM)

... stratification scattering rarely throughout the sand, and carbonaceous layers locally present in the upper part of this facies. Horizontal Ophiomorpha burrows...

Chapter 8: Insight on Mechanical Stratigraphy and Subsurface Interpretation

Ronald N. McGinnis, David A. Ferrill, Alan P. Morris, Kevin J. Smart

AAPG Special Volumes

... and the conceptual models that were constructed, we see that (1) normal faults may tip in incompetent layers and care is taken to prevent over...

Direct estimation of fault trajectory from structural relief

Nathan W. Eichelberger, Alan G. Nunns, Richard H. Groshong Jr., and Amanda N. Hughes

AAPG Bulletin

...-trajectory method, generalizes ADS analysis to contractional and extensional structures controlled by fault ramps that cut across layers and displace...

3-D Integrated Workflow for Understanding the Fracture Interference and its Impact into the Gas Production of the Woodford Shale

Eva Peza

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... production, gas production drivers, well performance, and recovery in horizontal wells in the Woodford Shale of the Anadarko basin. Devon Energy...

Integration of RTA Based Reservoir Surveillance and Analytical Flow Simulation to Forecast Production in the Haynesville Shale

Carlos Santacruz, Raul Esquivel, Jordan Smith, Rick F. Walker, Sebastian Bayer, Thomas Soto, Marcus Wunderle, Rohan Goudge

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... is tied to multiple 3D Seismic Surveys, over 100 - 2D Lines, and more than 500 wells tops from both vertical and horizontal wells. The outline...

An Experimental Investigation of Proppant Transport in High Loading Friction-Reduced Systems Utilizing a Horizontal Wellbore Apparatus

Faraj A. Ahmad, Jennifer L. Miskimins

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... in a horizontal pipe has a parabolic velocity distribution as shown in Fig. 2 (a), where the layers of the fluid flow slide along each other, and the vertical...

Near-Surface Characterization for Seismic Exploration Based on Gravity and Resistivity Data; #41892 (2016)

Jan Mrlina

Search and Discovery.com

... in horizontal layers, like weathered layers, or water-saturated levels, as well as vertical boundaries definition, provided resistivity contrast. Even...

What Broke? Microseismic analysis using seismic derived rock properties and structural attributes in the Eagle Ford play

Robert Meek, Bailo Suliman, Robert Hull, Hector Bello, Doug Portis

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... Understanding what part of the horizontal well will be stimulated more effectively is important in high grading zones, predicting well performance...

Hydrothermal Karst Process-Like Modelling of Palaeozoic Complex Mound Reservoir from Kazakhstan; #50588 (2012)

Philippe Lapointe and Richard Labourdette

Search and Discovery.com

... discontinuities or high permeability layers (Figure 3). The karstic development is then modeled as vertical and horizontal conduits and more diffuse...

Natural Fractures in Shale Hydrocarbon Reservoirs; #41487 (2014)

Julia F.W. Gale

Search and Discovery.com

.... Core and outcrop observations, strength tests on shale and on fractures in core, and geomechanical models allow prediction of fracture patterns...

Anisotropic 3D Amplitude Variation with Azimuth (AVAZ) Methods to Detect Fracture-Prone Zones in Tight Gas Resource Plays, #41531 (2015).

Bill Goodway, John Varsek, Christian Abaco

Search and Discovery.com

... Ambiguities AVAZ interpretation for fracture attributes can be established by models using theory based on HTI anisotropy (horizontal transverse isotropy...

Carbonate and Evaporite Deposition and Diagenesis, Middle Devonian Winnipegosis and Prairie Evaporite Formations of South-Central Saskatchewan

N. C. Wardlaw , G. E. Reinson

AAPG Bulletin

.... Wardlaw , G. E. Reinson 1971 1759 1786 55 10. (October) Algal oncolites, intraformational conglomerates, and dark carbonaceous-argillaceous layers...

Time Lines in Evaporitic Environments--Salina Versus Sabkha: ABSTRACT

John K. Warren

AAPG Bulletin

... by predominantly vertical rather than horizontal accretion. Both the "salina" and the "sabkha" models have characteristics which can be used to refine a salina...

Abstract: Premium Well Placement Technology in the Permian Basin - Case Study, by James Hawkins; #90089 (2009)

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ABSTRACT: Addressing Key Questions within an Integrated Reservoir Framework to Optimize the Location of Horizontal Shale Wells, by Laura A. Banfield, Ron Brogdon, and Mitchell C. Graff; #90154 (2012)

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ABSTRACT: New Geological Data from a Pilot Campaign Illuminates the Understanding of Existing Waterflood Development; #90051 (2006)

Jarand Indrelid, Mohammed Yaarubi

Search and Discovery.com

... strike parallel horizontal wells has co-existed with gas-oil-gravity-drainage. New geological data from a pilot project in this mature field (over 35...

ABSTRACT: Pore Pressure Prediction in Highly Compressional Stress Regimes: Examples from Australia and Papua New Guinea; #90061 (2006)

Abbas Khaksar

Search and Discovery.com

.... Because pore pressure and horizontal stresses are coupled, it is possible to use detailed observations of drilling induced tensile fractures and borehole...

ABSTRACT: Subsurface and Experimental Analyses of Fractures and Curvature; #90133 (2011)

Evan Staples, Kurt Marfurt, and Ze’ev Reches

Search and Discovery.com

... (assumed fracture intensity). Clay models, horizontalborehole-image logs, and 3D-seismic data provide a database to view curvature and fracturing...

Abstract: Variation in Oil Biodegradation Level Along Long Horizontal Well Sections in Tar Sand Reservoirs; #90211 (2015)

Tamer Koksalan, Haiping Huang, Barry Bennett, Jennifer Adams, Steve Larter, and Yuhong Liao

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...Abstract: Variation in Oil Biodegradation Level Along Long Horizontal Well Sections in Tar Sand Reservoirs; #90211 (2015) Tamer Koksalan, Haiping...

Abstract: Marcellus Shale Energy and Environment Laboratory: Initial Results and Plans; #90262 (2016)

Tim Carr

Search and Discovery.com

... and the National Energy Technology Laboratory of the US Department of Energy. MSEEL consists of two legacy horizontal production wells, two new instrumented...