Verfahren zur Erdbebenbruchparameterschätzung und Identifikation von mit Gas gefülltem Bruch aus vertikalen Bohrlochmessdaten

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP2506039

Aktenzeichen

EP12160883

Anmeldetag

22. März 2012

Veröffentlichung

14. August 2013

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

G01V1/44

Abstract

Methods for fracture characterization of unconventional formations are provided. Synthetic seismic fracture responses can be generated based on the derived fracture parameters. The synthetic seismic fracture responses may then be used to derive optimum seismic data acquisition geometry for fracture characterization. These methods of determining the seismic data acquisition geometry are advantageous over conventional methods in that these methods are more reliable and cheaper than existing empirical methods, particularly as applied to fractured unconventional formations. Moreover, these methods allow fracture parameters to be derived from limited but common well log data. Certain embodiments additionally contemplate determining the presence of gas filled fractures. These characterizations and evaluations of unconventional formations are useful for, among other things, determining optimal producing intervals and optimal drilling locations. These methods can eliminate the use of costly image logs and core data. These methods ultimately translate to more efficient seismic imaging and more optimal hydrocarbon production.

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ConocoPhillips Company
Conocophillips Company

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🇺🇸 USA

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