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From Seismic
Interpretation to Reservoir Modeling of the Lunskoye Field, Offshore
Ross, Liz1,
Kevin King1, Enrique Carballido1, Patrick Jackson1,
Gerard Bodewitz2, Greg Stone2, Hajo Van Hasselt2,
Edwin Lamers2 (1) Sakhalin Energy Investment Co,
The Lunskoye Gas Field is the centrepiece of Sakhalin II
development, one of Shell’s most strategic acquisitions of the last decade. The
18.2 TCF gas in place along with the Far East LNG market drive the timing and
success of the entire project. The first LNG shipment is scheduled for 2007.
Following the acquisition of 3D-seismic data in 2003, building
has commenced on a new generation of seismically-constrained models. There are
many challenges, notwithstanding, imaging through a massive gas cloud,
modelling of velocities, interpretation on PSTM and PSDM volumes, time to depth
conversion, definition of a cross-discipline framework, along with data,
software and discipline integration.
The new seismic survey was successful in undershooting the cause
of the gas cloud. The PSTM and PSDM demonstrate, improved imaging over the
crest and improved amplitude reliability in the reservoir, which will aid in
rock property distribution. Comparisons will be made between both surveys,
including orthogonal depth migrations, reservoir reflectivity, amplitude and
continuity.
In parallel to
the seismic interpretation, an acoustic correlation framework was established.
The log-derived acoustic impedance was blocked to optimize selection of
boundaries. These were compared with wireline data, depositional model and
seismic data to ensure lateral continuity. This approach enabled the accurate
identification and positioning of first order reference horizons for inversion
and reservoir model building. Furthermore, this integrated approach assisted
in the identification of relevant units for assigning rock properties/reservoir
characteristics. All of these elements are essential in building robust
subsurface models.