Geostatistical Inversion Overview

<p>Enhancing the resolution of seismic data with limited natural resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>~20m vertical resolution for seismic grid, ~1m normal vertical resolution for geomodel grid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on well data and spatial distribution of medium properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical simulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It generates unrealistically smooth results</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To integrate geological information with seismic data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generates multiple realizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Integrating seismic data with geological knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advanced geostatistical inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Porosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By transferring detailed information from seismic to reservoir grid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a range of values instead of a single value</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It integrates spatial variability and uncertainties into the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improve imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies and fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited scale integration of rock physics and geology data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Choosing realizations based on P10, P50, and P90 values</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for generating multiple realizations to estimate risk with higher confidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shale = Oil sand Brine sand = Gas sand Oil sand = Shale Gas sand = Brine sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Porosity = Amount of pore space in rock Saturation = Amount of fluid in rock pores Permeability = Ability of fluid to flow through rock Amount of pore space in rock = Permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess uncertainty through generation of multiple realizations = Calculation of a range of Net Pore Hydrocarbon Volume (NPHV) Generate multiple realizations based on robust algorithms = Estimation of risk with higher confidence Improve imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies = Create more reliable reservoir models Transfer detail from seismic grid to reservoir grid = Deliver higher detailed reservoir models for Engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Integrating rock physics, geology, and geophysics information into one reservoir model = Tight integration achieved with advanced inversion technology Creating reliable models for confident development decisions = Generating realizations with finer detail for better imaging and understanding of fluid flow Delivering higher detailed reservoir models for Engineers = Matching seismic grid detail to reservoir grid Estimating risk before drilling decisions = Ability to generate multiple realizations for risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical inversion = A combination of geostatistical simulation tools and forward seismic modeling Most probable realizations = Realizations that provide the smallest error between the model and the observed seismic Resolution improvement = Integration of information from multiple seismic attributes and auxiliary data sources Seismic grid vs Geomodel grid = Seismic grid with vertical resolution of ~20m vs Geomodel grid with normal vertical resolution of ~1m</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Purpose of geostatistical inversion = Generate multiple realizations of elastic properties based on well data and spatial distribution Selection process in geostatistical inversion = Choosing the most probable realizations that align best with observed seismic data Role of geostatistical inversion in risk assessment = Improving resolution by integrating various data sources such as well logs Difference between seismic and geomodel grid = Significant difference in vertical resolution between the two grids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical simulation = Generating multiple realizations with high resolution Forward seismic modeling = Creating a combination method with geostatistical simulation tools Elastic properties generation in inversion methods = Based on well data and spatial properties distribution Multiple realizations in geostatistical inversion = Equally possible outcomes that may vary significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved resolution in seismic data = Geostatistical seismic inversion Integration of various data sources for better modeling = Geostatistical inversion technology Generation of detailed plausible outcomes = Deterministic inversion methods Enhancing resolution through multiple attribute integration = Geostatistical simulation tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited resolution in seismic data = Integration from multiple seismic attributes and auxiliary data sources Variability in possible outcomes = Selection of the most probable realizations for accuracy Vertical resolution differences in grids = Comparison between a seismic grid and a geomodel grid Accuracy near wells but not away from them = Challenge faced by deterministic inversion methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High-resolution outcome generation = Geostatistical simulation tools Spatial distribution-based elastic properties generation = Forward seismic modeling Choosing most probable realizations for accuracy = Geostatistical inversion technology Integration of various seismic attributes for better results = Geostatistical seismic inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical simulation = Interpolates between wells to generate plausible details accurate near wells but not in between or away from wells Deterministic inversion = Estimates elastic properties through minimization of synthetic-seismic misfit, providing smooth but unrealistic solutions Geostatistical inversion = Combines geostatistical simulation and deterministic inversion to generate multiple plausible realizations at high detail Seismic inversion = Guided by seismic data, it is more accurate away from well locations but provides only one solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced reservoir imaging = Generates realizations with finer detail to improve imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies and fluids Increased confidence in development decisions = Creates reliable models based on robust algorithms to estimate risk with higher confidence Integration of geological information with seismic data = Helps improve resolution and generate 3D models of facies and reservoir properties Risk estimation in exploration and production = Delivers as much detail as possible from seismic grid to reservoir grid for engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different scales of data integration = Achieved through advanced geostatistical inversion technology for tight integration Lack of high-resolution models for reservoirs = Delivers much higher detailed models than seismic by transferring detail from seismic grid to reservoir grid Unrealistically smooth solutions in deterministic inversion = Generates multiple plausible realizations at high detail through a statistically rigorous approach Estimation of risk with low confidence = Provides multiple realizations based on well data and spatial distribution of properties to estimate risk with higher confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generation of multiple realizations of facies = Based on well data and spatial distribution of properties, consistent with seismic data Integration of a-priori geological information with seismic data = Improves resolution and generates 3D models of facies and reservoir properties Creation of coherent interpretations of seismic data = Generates realizations at high detail vertically (1ms) and laterally (25m) while interpreting seismic up to km scale Transfer of detail from seismic grid to reservoir grid = Helps in generating detailed models that match available well logs and reservoir grids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to satisfy reservoir modeling requirements = Generates reliable models for confident development decisions by providing more reliable imaging and fluid flow understanding Difficulty in discriminating between facies and fluids = Generates realizations with finer detail to improve discrimination of facies and fluids in the reservoirs Lack of high-resolution details in models compared to seismic data = Delivers as much detail as possible from seismic grid to reservoir grid for engineers Low confidence in estimating risk before drilling decisions = Provides multiple realizations based on robust algorithms to estimate risk with higher confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rock physics, geology, and geophysics information integration = Required to create a comprehensive reservoir model by combining different types of data Geostatistical inversion technology = Enables tight integration of rock physics, geology, and geophysics information into one reservoir model for better assessment Seismic data interpretation = Guides various inversion methods to generate accurate models for reservoir assessment Deterministic inversion technique = Estimates elastic properties through synthetic-seismic misfit minimization within seismic bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical simulation = Interpolates between wells to generate plausible details Deterministic inversion = Estimates elastic properties through minimization of synthetic-seismic misfit Geostatistical inversion = Combines geostatistical simulation and deterministic inversion Seismic inversion = Improves imaging of thin beds, discrimination of facies, and understanding of fluid flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generate multiple realizations at high detail = Geostatistical inversion Accurate near wells but not in between wells = Geostatistical simulation Unrealistically smooth result with only one solution = Deterministic inversion Improved seismic resolution at high detail = Seismic inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unrealistically smooth results = Combining geostatistical simulation and deterministic inversion Accurate within seismic bandwidth but not in between wells = Geostatistical simulation Only one solution available = Generating multiple realizations at high detail High detail realizations across different scales = Improving imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tight integration of data with different scales = Advanced geostatistical inversion technology Detailed reservoir models matching available well logs = Reservoir grid Higher confidence in risk estimation = Generation of multiple realizations based on robust algorithms Integrating geological information with seismic data = Improved resolution and generation of 3D models of facies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geological information integration = Advanced geostatistical inversion technology Risk estimation enhancement = Generation of multiple realizations based on robust algorithms Improved seismic resolution = Seismic inversion Facilitating detailed reservoir modeling = Geostatistical simulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies = Generation of multiple realizations at high detail Integration of a-priori geological information with seismic data = Improved resolution and 3D model generation Higher confidence in risk assessment decisions = Tight integration of data with different scales Realizing spatial distribution properties in reservoir modeling = Detailed reservoir models matching well logs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited integration of rock physics, geology, and geophysics information = Creates reliable models with finer detail for imaging thin beds and discriminating facies and fluids Need for reservoir models with high detail matching well logs = Transfers detail from seismic grid to reservoir grid for engineers Estimation of risk in exploration and production = Generates multiple realizations for higher confidence in risk assessment Inadequate seismic resolution from traditional methods = Produces more realistic 3D models of facies and reservoir properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shale = Fine-grained sedimentary rock with low porosity and permeability Brine sand = Sediment containing salty water used in oil production processes Oil sand = Sedimentary rock containing significant amount of crude oil Gas sand = Sediment containing natural gas used in energy production</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Porosity = Measure of the void spaces in a rock formation Saturation = Amount of pore space filled with fluid in a rock formation Permeability = Ability of fluid to flow through a rock formation Net Pore Hydrocarbon Volume (NPHV) = Volume of hydrocarbons within the pore spaces of a rock formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generate multiple realizations = Estimate risk with higher confidence Produce more realistic 3D models of facies and reservoir properties = Improve imaging of thin beds and discrimination of facies and fluids Transfer detail from seismic grid to reservoir grid for engineers = Provide reservoir models with high detail matching well logs Create reliable models with finer detail for imaging thin beds and discriminating facies and fluids = Deliver critical input for management to make uncertainty and risk assessment decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporating spatial variability and uncertainties into the inversion process = Output more realistic 3D models of facies and reservoir properties Assessing uncertainty through generation of multiple plausible results or realizations = Calculate targeted reservoir attributes from all realizations resulting in a range instead of a single value Selecting realizations or models with P10, P50, and P90 NPHV based on cumulative probability = Provide critical input for management decisions on uncertainty and risk assessment Generating multiple realizations based on robust algorithms = Estimate risk with higher confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical inversion = Combines geostatistical simulation tools and forward seismic modeling Most probable realizations = Realizations providing the smallest error between the model and observed seismic High resolution multiple realizations = Realizations with detailed variations that are equally possible Seismic grid vs. Geomodel grid = Seismic grid with ~20m vertical resolution vs. Geomodel grid with ~1m vertical resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved resolution = Integrating information from multiple seismic attributes and auxiliary data sources Enhanced detail in realizations = Generating high-resolution multiple realizations with detailed variations Better integration of data = Integrating rock physics, geology, and geophysics information into one reservoir model Risk assessment decisions = Aiding in making risk assessment decisions in exploration and production</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited resolution of seismic data = Improving resolution by integrating information from multiple seismic attributes Variability in reservoir properties = Generating multiple realizations of elastic properties based on well data and spatial distribution Inaccuracy between wells = Providing accurate realizations near wells even away from well locations Complex reservoir modeling = Addressing complex reservoir challenges effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generation of multiple realizations = Elastic properties generated based on well data and spatial distribution Selection of most probable realizations = Choosing realizations that provide the smallest error between model and observed seismic Averaging selected realizations = Selecting and averaging the most probable realizations Error minimization in seismic modeling = Realizing variations that significantly differ but are equally possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostatistical inversion technology = Improving resolution by integrating information from multiple sources Deterministic inversion = Providing accurate realizations near wells but not in between or away from well locations Geostatistical simulation tools = Generating detailed multiple realizations based on well data and spatial distribution Forward seismic modeling = Combining with geostatistical simulation tools in geostatistical inversion methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited resolution of seismic data = Helps improve resolution by integrating information from multiple seismic attributes and auxiliary data sources. Addressing reservoir challenges effectively = Can generate multiple realizations of elastic properties based on available data. Integrating various data sources for accurate models = Allows for the integration of rock physics, geology, and geophysics information into one comprehensive reservoir model. Aiding in risk assessment decisions = Provides valuable insights to aid in making risk assessment decisions during exploration and production.</p> Signup and view all the answers