Optimizing reservoir characterization: insights from integrated data analysis

Abstract

The Onshore Hydrocarbon prospectivity of the Niger Delta X-field is examined through the integration of 3D seismic and recorded information from well log data. Probable reservoirs of hydrocarbon-bearing were delineated to tackle the non-uniqueness in the identification of hydrocarbon quantity of concern. Three significant faulting patterns or systems were delineated and their architectural attributes depict a typical Niger Delta embedded anticlinal structural pattern. The study field exhibited both synthetic and antithetic structures, hence only fault on delineated reservoirs was used for structural modeling. All well locations were sited within the fault-supported synthetic and anticlinal structures and the static characteristics within the well coordinates were analyzed through petrophysical assessment. Depicted reservoir sands show low gamma ray readings, low volume of shale, considerate hydrocarbon saturation and low water saturation. The established petrophysical models showed a better net-to-gross (NTG) ratio, for the entire delineated reservoir units. This has contributed to the assessment of hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir units before employing the strategy for field development scenario, in order to eliminate dry hole drilling campaign. These will contribute to the reduction of operational costs, having delineated the accurate geometry and petrophysical model of hydrocarbon reservoir units.