Interactive 3D seismic‐attribute volume generation with parallel graphics hardware

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Ching‐Rong Lin ◽  
Kaihong Wei
Keyword(s):  
Graphics Hardware ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Seismic Attribute ◽  
Interactive 3D ◽  
Parallel Graphics

3D Seismic attribute optimization technology and application for dissolution caved carbonate reservoir prediction

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifeng Liu ◽  
Sam Zandong Sun ◽  
Haiyang Wang ◽  
Haijun Yang ◽  
Jianfa Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Reservoir Prediction ◽  
Seismic Attribute

scholarly journals Characterization of reservoir sands using 3D seismic attributes in the coastal swamp area of Niger Delta Basin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwatoyin Khadijat Olaleye ◽  
Pius Adekunle Enikanselu ◽  
Michael Ayuk Ayuk
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Seismic Attributes ◽  
Effective Porosity ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Hydrocarbon Accumulation ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Seismic Attribute ◽  
Niger Delta Basin

AbstractHydrocarbon accumulation and production within the Niger Delta Basin are controlled by varieties of geologic features guided by the depositional environment and tectonic history across the basin. In this study, multiple seismic attribute transforms were applied to three-dimensional (3D) seismic data obtained from “Reigh” Field, Onshore Niger Delta to delineate and characterize geologic features capable of harboring hydrocarbon and identifying hydrocarbon productivity areas within the field. Two (2) sand units were delineated from borehole log data and their corresponding horizons were mapped on seismic data, using appropriate check-shot data of the boreholes. Petrophysical summary of the sand units revealed that the area is characterized by high sand/shale ratio, effective porosity ranged from 16 to 36% and hydrocarbon saturation between 72 and 92%. By extracting attribute maps of coherence, instantaneous frequency, instantaneous amplitude and RMS amplitude, characterization of the sand units in terms of reservoir geomorphological features, facies distribution and hydrocarbon potential was achieved. Seismic attribute results revealed (1) characteristic patterns of varying frequency and amplitude areas, (2) major control of hydrocarbon accumulation being structural, in terms of fault, (3) prospective stratigraphic pinch-out, lenticular thick hydrocarbon sand, mounded sand deposit and barrier bar deposit. Seismic Attributes analysis together with seismic structural interpretation revealed prospective structurally high zones with high sand percentage, moderate thickness and high porosity anomaly at the center of the field. The integration of different seismic attribute transforms and results from the study has improved our understanding of mapped sand units and enhanced the delineation of drillable locations which are not recognized on conventional seismic interpretations.

Investigating fault continuity associated with geologic carbon storage planning in the Illinois Basin

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. SA151-SA162 ◽  
Author(s):  
John H. McBride ◽  
R. William Keach ◽  
Eugene E. Wolfe ◽  
Hannes E. Leetaru ◽  
Clayton K. Chandler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Storage ◽  
Seismic Reflection ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Illinois Basin ◽  
Storage Site ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Seismic Attribute ◽  
Seismic Reflection Data ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Attribute Analyses

Because the confinement of [Formula: see text] in a storage reservoir depends on a stratigraphically continuous set of seals to isolate the fluid in the reservoir, the detection of structural anomalies is critical for guiding any assessment of a potential subsurface carbon storage site. Employing a suite of 3D seismic attribute analyses (as opposed to relying upon a single attribute) maximizes the chances of identifying geologic anomalies or discontinuities (e.g., faults) that may affect the integrity of a seal that will confine the stored [Formula: see text] in the reservoir. The Illinois Basin, a major area for potential carbon storage, presents challenges for target assessment because geologic anomalies can be ambiguous and easily misinterpreted when using 2D seismic reflection data, or even 3D data, if only conventional display techniques are used. We procured a small 3D seismic reflection data set in the central part of the basin (Stewardson oil field) to experiment with different strategies for enhancing the appearance of discontinuities by integrating 3D seismic attribute analyses with conventional visualizations. Focusing on zones above and below the target interval of the Cambrian Mt. Simon Sandstone, we computed attribute traveltime slices (combined with vertical views) based on discontinuity computations, crossline-directed amplitude change, azimuth of the dip, shaded relief, and fault likelihood attributes. The results provided instructive examples of how discontinuities (e.g., subseismic scale faults) may be almost “invisible” on conventional displays but become detectable and mappable using an appropriate integration of 3D attributes. Strong discontinuities in underlying Precambrian basement rocks do not necessarily propagate upward into the target carbon storage interval. The origin of these discontinuities is uncertain, but we explored a possible strike-slip role that also explains the localization of a structural embayment developed in Lower Paleozoic strata above the basement discontinuities.

Application of 3D seismic attributes to optimize the placement of horizontal wells within a tight gas sand reservoir, Ordos Basin, China

Geophysics ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. B77-B86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiguo Wang ◽  
Jinghuai Gao ◽  
Xiaolan Lei ◽  
Xiaojie Cui ◽  
Daxing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Ordos Basin ◽  
Horizontal Wells ◽  
Tight Gas ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Seismic Attribute ◽  
Horizontal Drilling ◽  
The Ordos Basin ◽  
Gas Bearing ◽  
3D Seismic Data

The Lower Permian Xiashihezi Formation in the Ordos Basin, China, is a quartz-sandstone reservoir with low porosity and low permeability. We have acquired 3D seismic data and well data from 18 vertical and four horizontal wells to indicate the potential of seismic attribute analyses in locating seismic sweet spots for lateral placement of horizontal wells. Using the analytic wavelet transform with a Morse wavelet, the integration of high tuning spectral components, high sweetness and high spectral attenuation helped us to estimate the distribution of gas-bearing tight sands in the Xiashihezi Formation. Our results revealed that the principal target of horizontal drilling and production was gas-bearing massive point bars in the braided river delta setting of the Ordos Basin. The integrated workflow of the seismic attribute analysis contributes to the optimal horizontal well planning by mining and exposing critical geological information of a tight gas sand reservoir from within 3D seismic data.

Geostatistics Method for Identification of Minor Structure Seismic Attribute

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 3545-3548
Author(s):  
Li Juan Zhang ◽  
Yong Qiang Ma ◽  
Zi Liang Yu ◽  
Jun Jun Wei
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Seismic Exploration ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Seismic Attribute ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Minor structure of coal seam has a great influence on safe and economic coal mining. It has been noticed by more and more people that the application of 3D-seismic exploration technology to solve minor structures in coal mining. In this paper, geostatistics method was adopted to solve the relativity between multi-attitude and small structures, qualitative and quantitative predicate the mine small structures, which can improve the interpretation precision, and can promote the interpreter’s efficiency, then created more economic value.

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