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Petroleoum - Seismic Attribute
Petroleoum - Seismic Attribute
Reybi Waren*
Irfan Harris*
Terry O’Hearn*
Conventional core data from the field most often In order to delineate facies which have been
reflects stratified coarse-grained sediment previously identified in both well log and core
intercalation with heterolithic bedding. This general analysis, a seismic analysis was performed. The first
package is diagnostic of both fluvial processes and portion of the analysis consisted of transforming the
tide-influenced depositional environments. cube into instantaneous phase and subsequently
Conventional core analysis of well #C1 for instance, interpreting the top of the target reservoir.
reveals a blocky to fining upward facies succession Instantaneous phase provides better lateral reflector
consisting of Bioturbated Claystone to Siltstone continuity than original seismic.
The second analysis was directed toward the existence of stratigraphic reservoir
determining the geometrical distribution of channels. compartmentalization of Sand A, reservoir pressure
According to seismic response analysis at well data from reservoir formation tester (RFT) has been
locations, channel facies correspond to a specific used by plotting it into a depth versus reservoir
trace shape and magnitude. Therefore by mapping pressure cross plot. However, due to limited
the similarity of each traces shape within a certain reservoir pressure data and differing acquisition
window along the interpreted horizon facies times, the cross plot did not yield useful results.
distribution can be mapped. The trace similarity was
classified using waveform analysis with window Two sweet spots with bypassed hydrocarbons in the
length 25ms subdivided into 8 classes. northwest and south flanks of Benar Field were
identified (Figure 7). Lateral facies boundaries and
As can be seen in map view of classification (Figure attic location are the two key parameters in
5) there is distinct “channel like” geometry trending determining bypassed oil potential location. In
from NE-SW that is consistent with data from core addition, original and current oil water contacts are
and well log shape. This facies map then is utilized used in determining the sweet spot locations. It is
to guide well placement for the next drilling location expected to deliver optimum oil production.
target.
CONCLUSIONS
BY-PASSED OIL OPPORTUNITY
A dissimilar GR log response indicates high
A better understanding of Sand A EOD has been
degree of reservoir heterogeneity.
obtained through facies distribution analysis. In
order to understand reservoir fluids, especially
current oil water contact, static reservoir information Sand A reservoir was deposited in a tidal channel
was combined with production data. Well #NC50, a to sand / mixed flat environments.
recently drilled well in the flank, indicates high oil
saturation as determined by high resistivity value and A thin layer of high calcite cemented sandstone at
good oil production. On the other hand, Well #NC8, the base of the reservoir is sufficient enough a
which is structurally located far above well #NC50, barrier to compartmentalize the sand A reservoir.
is currently wet with 100% water production based
on the latest well test (Figure 6a). This finding is in Seismic waveform classification with correct
agreement with reservoir facies maps of Sand A windowing helps in delineating the geometry of
which show a boundary in the northwestern part of the reservoir.
Benar field.
Integrating vertical and lateral facies boundaries
In addition, similar relationships have also been through conventional core and seismic analysis
found in the southern closure of Benar field. A along with production data was a sufficient
stratigraphic barrier is located between well #NC41 process to find potential locations of bypassed oil.
and well #NC43 which is down-structure. Facies
contrasts reflected by GR patterns and seismic ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
attribute are the main indicators of stratigraphic
reservoir compartmentalization in this area. Well The authors would like to thank the CPI Asset
#NC41 Sand A reservoir is organized by thin layers Development Team and the DITJEN Migas for their
of high calcite cemented sand and is more shale permission to publish this paper as well as Chris
grained as compared to well #NC43 where the sand Saxon, Zakiyah Sari, Cahyo Bawono, and Endo
is thick and blocky, indicating changing reservoir Finaldhi for their constructive supports and
facies between these wells (Figure 6). Furthermore, feedbacks on this paper.
seismic analysis shows there is a facies boundary
between those wells which extends northeast –
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southwest along the southern closure (Figure 5).
Reservoir pressure has been proven to validate Davis, R.A., and Dalrymple, R.W., 2012, Principles
reservoir compartmentalization. In order to validate of Tidal Sedimentology: Springer, New York.
Figure 1 - Benar field location. Strike slip fault are developed in 4km to the West of Benar field.
Figure 2 - Depth structure map of sand A reservoir shows Sand A reservoir present in each of the three
closures (Northern, Western, and Southern Closures)
Figure 3 - NNE – SSW seismic profile shows compressional drape structure
Figure 4 - Thin layer of high calcite cemented sandstone as an effective impermeable zone
Figure 5 - “Channel like” geometry trending from NE – SW. Class 8 (purple) is represented by gray color on
map.
Figure 6 - Well logs correlation combined with current oil water contacts
Figure 7 - Two sweet spot areas which are located in the Northern closure and Southern closure of Benar
Field