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Scattered waves algorithm
Scattered waves algorithm
Mapping the sweet spots in the fractured reservoirs
Mapping the sweet spots in the fractured reservoirs
Characterization of the naturally fractured reservoirs can be enhanced by the use of the scattering seismic energy.
We developed an algorithm which is able to resolve the fracture orientation of the reservoir via azimuth variability of the scattered waves.
The algorithm allows to map the location, orientation, spacing and density of the fractures in the naturally fractured reservoirs.
The applications of the algorithm may be beneficial for characterization of the fractured carbonate reservoirs, unconventional reservoirs (Eagle Ford), shale oil and gas fields (Bakken and Barnett).
As a result one can expect improved drilling, optimized well and completion placement, maximized production and enhanced recovery.
Algorithm description and "know how"
Algorithm description and "know how"
The scattered waves processing algorithm is based on the azimuthal focusing of scattered waves with oriented local apertures at the level of the target reservoir to correlate the scattered waves spatial anisotropy with the reservoir anisotropy, which gives the fractures orientation and spacing.
Algorithm is implemented as a SeisSpace ProMAX code.
Alexsandr Tuzovskiy
Alexsandr Tuzovskiy
Expert in seismic data processing and developer of the algorithm.
Alexsandr Tuzovskiy is an expert in geophysics data processing algorithms with over 40 years of experience. He is an author of over 100 publications. Currently his research is on scattered waves.
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Contacts
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