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Reservoir Characterization and Log Analysis
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Reservoir Characterization and Log Analysis

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Which type of data is NOT typically used in reservoir characterization?

  • Meteorological data (correct)
  • Core analysis
  • Seismic data
  • Well logs
  • Which technique involves plotting log data against each other to identify trends and correlations?

  • Inversion
  • Regression analysis
  • Spectral analysis
  • Cross-plotting (correct)
  • Which of the following is a key application of geochemical analysis?

  • Modeling two-phase flow
  • Determining the fracture pressure of formations
  • Evaluating source rocks for hydrocarbon potential (correct)
  • Measuring capillary pressure
  • What does Buckley-Leverett theory describe?

    <p>Two-phase flow in porous media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key property is measured during core analysis in reservoir characterization?

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

    What is the goal of formation evaluation?

    <p>To evaluate the potential of a formation to produce hydrocarbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which petrophysical property describes the ability of a rock to allow fluids to flow through it?

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

    Which key property is characterized by the distribution of pore throat sizes in a rock?

    <p>Fluid flow properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regression analysis in log analysis aim to do?

    <p>Estimating reservoir properties using statistical analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formation evaluation technique involves analyzing core samples to measure reservoir properties?

    <p>Core analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reservoir Characterization

    • Goal: to identify and quantify reservoir properties that affect hydrocarbon flow and storage
    • Types of data used:
      • Well logs (e.g. electrical, sonic, and nuclear logs)
      • Core analysis
      • Seismic data
    • Key properties characterized:
      • Porosity
      • Permeability
      • Saturation
      • Pore throat size distribution
      • Fluid flow properties

    Log Analysis

    • Process of interpreting well log data to identify subsurface features and properties
    • Types of log analysis:
      • Qualitative: visual inspection of logs to identify patterns and features
      • Quantitative: numerical analysis of log data to estimate reservoir properties
    • Key log analysis techniques:
      • Cross-plotting: plotting log data against each other to identify trends and correlations
      • Regression analysis: statistical analysis of log data to estimate reservoir properties
      • Inversion: using mathematical models to estimate reservoir properties from log data

    Geochemical Analysis

    • Study of the chemical composition of rocks and fluids in the subsurface
    • Types of geochemical data:
      • Whole rock geochemistry: analysis of rock samples for major and trace elements
      • Fluid inclusion analysis: study of tiny samples of fluid trapped in minerals
      • Organic geochemistry: analysis of organic-rich rocks and fluids
    • Key applications:
      • Source rock evaluation: identifying potential source rocks and their hydrocarbon generating potential
      • Petroleum system analysis: reconstructing the history of hydrocarbon migration and accumulation

    Petrophysics

    • Study of the physical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids
    • Key petrophysical properties:
      • Porosity
      • Permeability
      • Saturation
      • Capillary pressure
      • Relative permeability
    • Petrophysical models:
      • Darcy's law: describing fluid flow through porous media
      • Buckley-Leverett theory: describing two-phase flow in porous media

    Formation Evaluation

    • Process of evaluating the potential of a formation to produce hydrocarbons
    • Key formation evaluation techniques:
      • Log analysis: using well logs to estimate reservoir properties
      • Core analysis: analyzing core samples to measure reservoir properties
      • Testing: conducting production tests to evaluate formation productivity
    • Key formation evaluation outputs:
      • Hydrocarbon in place (HCIP) estimates
      • Recovery factor estimates
      • Formation permeability and porosity estimates

    Reservoir Characterization

    • Identifies and quantifies reservoir properties that affect hydrocarbon flow and storage
    • Utilizes well logs, core analysis, and seismic data
    • Characterizes porosity, permeability, saturation, pore throat size distribution, and fluid flow properties

    Log Analysis

    • Interprets well log data to identify subsurface features and properties
    • Involves qualitative and quantitative analysis
    • Uses cross-plotting, regression analysis, and inversion to estimate reservoir properties

    Geochemical Analysis

    • Studies the chemical composition of rocks and fluids in the subsurface
    • Analyzes whole rock geochemistry, fluid inclusions, and organic geochemistry
    • Applies to source rock evaluation and petroleum system analysis

    Petrophysics

    • Examines the physical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids
    • Focuses on porosity, permeability, saturation, capillary pressure, and relative permeability
    • Employs Darcy's law and Buckley-Leverett theory to describe fluid flow

    Formation Evaluation

    • Evaluates a formation's potential to produce hydrocarbons
    • Utilizes log analysis, core analysis, and testing
    • Provides hydrocarbon in place estimates, recovery factor estimates, and formation permeability and porosity estimates

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