Summary

To use a 3-D geologic model as an effective reservoir management tool, the 3-D model must be reasonably correct. This requires that all of the available wellbore and seismic data be normalized, integrated and distributed into a framework derived from an accurate stratigraphic and structural interpretation. Simple 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D sequence-stratigraphic interpretation tools can be used to derive an accurate and repeatable 3-D stratigraphic framework in most carbonate reservoirs. The results of this work highlight useful tools for sequence-stratigraphic interpretation, and provide quantified data and results regarding the impact of stratigraphic framework and data distribution methods on reservoir management strategy and reservoir simulation.

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #90937©1998 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah