Structural Uncertainty and Scenario Modelling for Fault Seal
Analysis
Simon Harris1, Steve Freeman1, Rob Knipe1, Russell Davies2, and Quentin Fisher1
1Rock Deformation Research, Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
2Rock Deformation Research, PO Box 2998, McKinney, TX75070-8998, USA
Evaluating the impact of structural uncertainty underpins reservoir modeling and prediction. Despite progress in subsurface imaging technologies the creation of viable three-dimensional structural models remains a critical challenge and carries important uncertainties. The ability to evaluate the impact of uncertainties in the geometry and properties of faults (seals or leaks) is vital to reservoir management.
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1 .‘What are the parameter combinations and the probability of an economic column height being trapped?’
2 .‘Where do the retardation criteria (hydraulic resistances or transmissibility multipliers) combine to create a high probability of isolated compartments?’
Each instance of a defined ‘critical result’ is captured and the process is then repeated for every reservoir grid cell associated with a fault so that the probability of a critical event occurring can be mapped. This methodology provides an independent and objective means of fault
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AAPG Search and Discover Article #90066©2007 AAPG Hedberg Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands
AAPG Search and Discover Article #90066©2007 AAPG Hedberg Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands