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Using the industry standard software (PETRELTM) I combine available engineering data with geological and geophysical data (from various sources such as seismic, well logs & petrophysics) to create a 3D geological model that can be used for volumetric calculations. These calculations are then compared to production numbers to assist in screening simulation models for run sensitivity studies. (The PETRELTM   software allows the user to “talk” across disciplines as diverse as seismic interpretation, well control, geology and reservoir engineering.)

 

Once a work process has been defined the user can “re-run” the work process for any revision.  For example, once a new control point has been made, then the work process, within PETRELTM , allows revision of the geological horizons, re-building of an OBM model, re-running of  geostatistics, re-running of  volumes and identification of fluid pathways. Because of this work process efficiency and the power of the PC platform the user is quickly able to revise volumes on an as needs basis. Depending on the size of the project it is possible to rebuild the entire geological/engineering model within a day.

 

Data availability and time constraints are handled using  the appropriate one of four different cases*, arranged from simplest to most complex below:

 

 
  1. PIP - Preliminary In Place volumes – basic well control & seismic horizons (Grass roots exploration)
  2. SIP – Statistical In Place volumes – PIP calibrated with increased well, geology(Neural Nets, Sequence Strat., Net2Gross, Av Porosity/Permeability) & geostatistical control
  3. RIP – Reservoir In Place volumes – SIP calibrated with reservoir/production control
  4. MIP – Maximum In Place volumes – PIP maximised with geostatistics and production control for sensitivity analyses.

*PIP Is used with minimal data, whereas MIP relies heavily on input data.

 

 

 

 

 

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Send an email to Phil Lock

philbert@petrelphil.com

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