Integration Of 3D-Seismic and Petrophysical Analysis with Rock Physics Analysis in the Characterization of Browse Basin, Australia

Paper ID : 1010-ISCHU

Authors

Farouk Ibrahim Metwalli *, Amir Ismail, waleed Tawfik Helwan University

Abstract

Effective reservoir characterization is obviously challenging due to reservoir compartmentalization and technical challenges with data collection, processing, and interpretation. In order to precisely characterize the reservoirs in the Browse Basin, Offshore Australia, three techniques were incorporated in this study. The following methods were used: modelling, seismic interpretation, rock physics analysis, and petrophysical analysis. The goals of this study were to define the pore connectivity of the reservoirs, establish a template for future reservoir characterization research projects, assess producibility, use rock physics models to validate seismic results, and pinpoint the most productive locations for new wells in the region. A rock-physics model was created after the petrophysical interpretations from eight wells. In addition, 41 faults and ten strata were identified from a seismic perspective, including the Jurassic Plover Formation, which has been demonstrated to contain hydrocarbons in nearby fields. The fault-dependent closures were seen from two prospects that were found on the reservoir structural maps that were developed. The reservoirs may have a good pore ratio, according to the petrophysical analysis (Average effective from 20% to 24% and K average = 1600 md to 2400 md).

Keywords

Petrophysical Analysis, rock physics, Browse Basin, 3D seismic, reservoir compartmentalization.

Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation)