Joint inversion of 9C 3D seismic data for reservoir characterization in the Bakken Formation, Banner field, Mountrail County, North Dakota
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Davis, Thomas L. (Thomas Leonard), 1947-Date issued
2014Date submitted
2014Keywords
Bakken9C seismic
seismic attributes
multicomponent seismic
joint seismic inversion
elastic impedances
Inversion (Geophysics)
Acoustic impedance
Elasticity
Geology -- Bakken Formation
Williston Basin
Bakken Formation
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Joint PP and SS seismic inversion is a geophysical analysis method that uses the variation in reflectivity of PP and SS seismic data to derive elastic properties of the subsurface and specifically reservoir properties. The major objective of this research is to characterize the elastic properties of the Bakken petroleum system at Banner Field, Mountrail County, North Dakota using joint PP and SS seismic inversion. The combination of PP and SS data into the inversion process helped improve the accuracy of inversion results by increasing the correlation coefficient by 10 percent on both P- and S- impedance. Results from this analysis show a variation in elastic properties from the western part to the eastern portion of the study area. The western part is interpreted to be higher in shale volume, porosity and maturity. Additionally, the natural fracture network is an integral part of a tight oil reservoir. The existence and delineation of natural fractures coincides with faults that have been delineated within the reservoir interval. The elastic parameters and structural detailing from this study has been used to delineate a potential exploration opportunity in the Three Forks Formation on the west side of the survey.Rights
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