4D time strain and the seismic signature of geomechanical compaction at Genesis

J. E. Rickett, L. Duranti, T. Hudson, B. Regel, N. Hodgson

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    Abstract

    The unconsolidated reservoirs of the Genesis field have experienced significant production-related compaction since first oil in 1999. This compaction causes stretching in the overburden, and is visible as time-shifts between the monitor and baseline 4D surveys. We measured local time-shifts between these two surveys at every point in the volume, and took their vertical derivative to produce an interval estimate of the fractional change in traveltime, which we call the time-strain. Analysis of the time-strain volume reveals remarkable detail about the production and geomechanical response of the Genesis field.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - 69th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2007 "Securing The Future"
    Pages3448-3452
    Number of pages5
    Volume6
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event69th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2007 - "Securing The Future" - London, United Kingdom
    Duration: 11 Jun 200714 Jun 2007

    Conference

    Conference69th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2007 - "Securing The Future"
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityLondon
    Period11/06/0714/06/07

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