Multifocusing 3D diffraction imaging for detection of fractured zones in mudstone reservoirs -Case study

A. Schoepp*, S. Labone, A. Berkovich, E. Landa

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Abstract

Natural fractures play an important in developing unconventional reservoirs. Seismic diffraction can be considered as a direct indicator of extended systems of natural fractures. Diffraction Multifocusing Method is an effective tool for detection, delineation and imaging of small scale subsurface elements inclusding fractures. It consists of an optimal summation of seismic data along in diffraction traveltime trajectories. The presented case study shows that diffraction imaging offers a new perspective on finding and characterizing fracture zones in unconventional reservoirs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014
Subtitle of host publicationExperience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014
PublisherEAGE Publishing BV
Pages3440-3444
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781632666949
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 16 Jun 201419 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014

Conference

Conference76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period16/06/1419/06/14

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