Updating the reservoir model using engineering consistent 4D seismic inversion

S. Tian*, C. MacBeth, A. Shams

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Abstract

An updating strategy is designed to iteratively close the loop between the fluid flow simulation predictions and measured production history, predicted and observed 4D seismic data, and finally predicted and inverted impedance/impedance changes. The central ingredient in this scheme is the computation of elastic property changes that are inverted from the seismic in an engineering-consistent manner. The geometry, volumetrics and transmissibility multipliers for the reservoir model are updated in three successive stages by sequential comparison between the seismic and fluid flow domains. The workflow is implemented on a West African field, where reservoir model improvements are obtained in combination with a consistency between model, impedance and seismic domains.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014
PublisherEAGE Publishing BV
Pages4220-4224
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781632666949
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Amsterdam, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Jun 201419 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy
Abbreviated titleSPE EUROPEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityAmsterdam
Period16/06/1419/06/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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