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The Future of Geological Modelling in Hydrocarbon Development
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A. Robinson;
A. Robinson
Addax Petroleum Services Ltd., Switzerland
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J. Hegre;
J. Hegre
Direction Exploration Production, France
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Geological Society of London
Volume
309
Copyright:
Geological Society of London
© Geological Society of London 2008, ISBN 978-1-86239-557-2$30
ISBN electronic:
9781862395572
ISBN print:
9781862392663
Publication date:
January 01, 2008
The 3D geological model is still regarded as one of the newest and most innovative tools for reservoir management purposes. The computer modelling of structures, rock properties and fluid flow in hydrocarbon reservoirs has evolved from a specialist activity to part of the standard desktop toolkit. The application of these techniques has allowed all disciplines of the subsurface team to collaborate in a common workspace. In today’s asset teams, the role of the geological model in hydrocarbon development planning is key and will be for some time ahead.
The challenges that face the geologists and engineers will be to provide more seamless interaction between static and dynamic models. This interaction requires the development of conventional and unconventional modelling algorithms and methodologies in order to provide more risk-assessed scenarios, thus enabling geologists and engineers to better understand and capture inherent uncertainties at each aspect of the geological model’s life.
The Future of Geological Modelling in Hydrocarbon Development
Author(s): A. Robinson, P. Griffiths, J. Price, J. Hegre, A. Muggeridge
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP309
ISBN (print): 9781862392663
ISBN (electronic): 9781862395572
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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The future of geological modelling in hydrocarbon development: introductionAuthor(s)Adam RobinsonAdam RobinsonAddax Petroleum,16 Avenue Eugène-Pittard, PO BOX 265, CH-1211, Geneva 12,Switzerland(e-mail: Adam.Robinson@addaxpetroleum.com)Search for other works by this author on:
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Fault seal mapping – incorporating geometric and property uncertaintyAuthor(s)S. R. Freeman;S. R. FreemanRock Deformation Research, School of Earth Sciences,University of Leeds,Leeds LS2 9JT,UK(e-mail: s.freeman@rdr.leeds.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:S. D. Harris;S. D. HarrisRock Deformation Research, School of Earth Sciences,University of Leeds,Leeds LS2 9JT,UK(e-mail: s.freeman@rdr.leeds.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:R. J. KnipeR. J. KnipeRock Deformation Research, School of Earth Sciences,University of Leeds,Leeds LS2 9JT,UK(e-mail: s.freeman@rdr.leeds.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:
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Realizing complex carbonate facies, diagenetic and fracture properties with standard reservoir modelling softwareAuthor(s)Michael C. Pöppelreiter;Michael C. Pöppelreiter1Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre,PO 3747, Doha,Qatar(e-mail: m.poppelreiter@shell.com)Search for other works by this author on:Maria A. Balzarini;Maria A. Balzarini2Shell International E&P,200N Dairy Ashford, Houston, Texas, 77049,USASearch for other works by this author on:Birger Hansen;Birger Hansen3Eriksfiord AS,Chausee de Fleurus 6040, Jumet,BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Ronald NelsonRonald Nelson4Broken N Consulting Inc.,445 Wrangler Road, Simonton, Texas, 77476-1017USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Assessing structural controls on reservoir performance in different stratigraphic settingsAuthor(s)J. Tveranger;J. Tveranger1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research,University of Bergen,Allègaten 41, N-5007 Bergen,Norway(e-mail: jan.tveranger@cipr.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:J. Howell;J. Howell1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research,University of Bergen,Allègaten 41, N-5007 Bergen,Norway(e-mail: jan.tveranger@cipr.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:S. I. Aanonsen;S. I. Aanonsen1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research,University of Bergen,Allègaten 41, N-5007 Bergen,Norway(e-mail: jan.tveranger@cipr.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:O. Kolbjørnsen;O. Kolbjørnsen2Norwegian Computing Centre, PO 114 Blindern, N-0314 Oslo,NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:S. L. Semshaug;S. L. Semshaug1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research,University of Bergen,Allègaten 41, N-5007 Bergen,Norway(e-mail: jan.tveranger@cipr.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:A. Skorstad;A. Skorstad2Norwegian Computing Centre, PO 114 Blindern, N-0314 Oslo,NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:S. OttesenS. Ottesen3Statoil, Forus, N-4035 Stavanger,NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Using multiple-point statistics to build geologically realistic reservoir models: the MPS/FDM workflowAuthor(s)Sebastien Strebelle;Sebastien StrebelleChevron Energy Technology Company,6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, Building D, San Ramon, CA 94583-2324,USA(e-mail: stsb@chevrontexaco.com)Search for other works by this author on:Marjorie LevyMarjorie LevyChevron Energy Technology Company,6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, Building D, San Ramon, CA 94583-2324,USA(e-mail: stsb@chevrontexaco.com)Search for other works by this author on:
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Reservoir-scale 3D sedimentary modelling: approaches to integrate sedimentology into a reservoir characterization workflowAuthor(s)Richard Labourdette;Richard Labourdette1Total, Geoscience Technologies,Dept ISS, CSTJF, Avenue Larribau, 64018 Pau Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Joann Hegre;Joann Hegre2Total E&P UKplc,Geoscience Research Centre, Crawpeel Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3FG,UK, present address:Gaz de France, Direction Exploration Production,Avenue du Président Wilson, 93 211 St Denis La Plaine Cedex,France(e-mail: richard.labourdette@total.com)Search for other works by this author on:Patrice Imbert;Patrice Imbert1Total, Geoscience Technologies,Dept ISS, CSTJF, Avenue Larribau, 64018 Pau Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Enzo InsalacoEnzo Insalaco1Total, Geoscience Technologies,Dept ISS, CSTJF, Avenue Larribau, 64018 Pau Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Calibration and validation of reservoir models: the importance of high resolution, quantitative outcrop analoguesAuthor(s)Richard R. Jones;Richard R. Jones1Geospatial Research Ltd., Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UK(e-mail: richard@geospatial-research.co.uk)2e-Science Research Institute, University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Kenneth J. W. Mccaffrey;Kenneth J. W. Mccaffrey3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Jonathan Imber;Jonathan Imber3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ruth Wightman;Ruth Wightman3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Steven A. F. Smith;Steven A. F. Smith3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Robert E. Holdsworth;Robert E. Holdsworth3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Phillip Clegg;Phillip Clegg3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UK4Current address:GeoPressure Technology Ltd., Mountjoy Research Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3UZ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Nicola De Paola;Nicola De Paola3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:David Healy;David Healy3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UK5Current address:Institute of Geoscience Research, Curtin University of Technology,GPO Box U1987, Perth WA6845,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Robert W. WilsonRobert W. Wilson3Reactivation Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences,University of Durham,DH1 3LE,UK6Current address:BP, Chertsey Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7BP,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modelling of dipping clinoform barriers within deltaic outcrop analogues from the Cretaceous Western Interior Basin, USAAuthor(s)John Howell;John HowellCentre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen,N5007Norway(e-mail: john.howell@geo.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:Åsmund Vassel;Åsmund VasselCentre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen,N5007Norway(e-mail: john.howell@geo.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:Tanja AuneTanja AuneCentre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen,N5007Norway(e-mail: john.howell@geo.uib.no)Search for other works by this author on:
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Multiscale geological reservoir modelling in practiceAuthor(s)Jostein AlvestadJostein AlvestadSearch for other works by this author on:
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Flow upscaling in highly heterogeneous reservoirsAuthor(s)P. Zhang;P. Zhang1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland,UK(e-mail: gillian.pickup@pet.hw.ac.uk)2BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd,Burnside Road, Farburn Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7PB, Scotland,UKSearch for other works by this author on:G. E. Pickup;G. E. Pickup1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland,UK(e-mail: gillian.pickup@pet.hw.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:H. Monfared;H. Monfared1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland,UK(e-mail: gillian.pickup@pet.hw.ac.uk)3National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC),Hafez Crossing, Taleghani Avenue, Tehran,IranSearch for other works by this author on:M. A. ChristieM. A. Christie1Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland,UK(e-mail: gillian.pickup@pet.hw.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:
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Scenario-based reservoir modelling:: the need for more determinism and less anchoringAuthor(s)Mark Bentley;Mark BentleyTRACS International Consultancy Ltd.,Falcon House, Union Grove Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB10 6XU,UK(e-mail: mark.bentley@tracsint.com; simon.smith@tracsint.com)Search for other works by this author on:Simon SmithSimon SmithTRACS International Consultancy Ltd.,Falcon House, Union Grove Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB10 6XU,UK(e-mail: mark.bentley@tracsint.com; simon.smith@tracsint.com)Search for other works by this author on:
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Incorporating uncertainty into geological and flow simulation modelling in Chevron:: application to Mafumeira, a pre-development field, Offshore AngolaAuthor(s)A. Chakravarty;A. Chakravarty1Chevron Energy Technology Co.,Seafield House, Hill of Rubislaw, Aberdeen, AB15 6XL,UK(e-mail: chak@chevron.com)Search for other works by this author on:A. W. Harding;A. W. Harding2Chevron Energy Technology Co.,6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon CA 94583,USA(e-mail: AndrewHarding@chevron.com)Search for other works by this author on:R. ScammanR. Scamman3Chevron Africa & Latin America Exploration & Production Co.,1500 Louisiana St, Houston TX 77002,USA(e-mail: rsca@chevron.com)Search for other works by this author on:
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Addressing uncertainty and remaining potential in a mature field. A case study from the Tertiary of Lake Maracaibo, VenezuelaAuthor(s)Charlotte A. L. MartinCharlotte A. L. MartinShell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd.,Level 28 QVI Building, 250 St. George's Terrace, Perth, WA 6000,Australia(e-mail: Charlotte.Martin@shell.com)Search for other works by this author on:
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A method for quantifying geological uncertainties in assessing remaining oil targets:: a case study from the Glitne Field, North SeaAuthor(s)F. K. Berg;F. K. Berg2StatoilHydro ASA,TNE SST REST RMS, 7501 Stjørdal,NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Glitne PetekGlitne Petek3Glitne Petroleum Technology Team,StatoilHydro ASA, 5020 Bergen,NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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The Schiehallion Field: lessons learned modelling a complex deepwater turbiditeAuthor(s)Paul Freeman;Paul Freeman1BP Exploration Operating Company,Sunbury,UK5Now at: Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd.,Charter Place, Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JG,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Sean Kelly;Sean Kelly2Petroleum Development Oman,PO Box 81, 113 Muscat,Oman6Now at: Mærsk Olie og Gas AS,Esplanaden 50, DK-1263, Copenhagen K,DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:John Millington;John Millington4Shell UK Exploration & Production,Aberdeen,UK5Now at: Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd.,Charter Place, Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JG,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Mike TothillMike Tothill1BP Exploration Operating Company,Sunbury,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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