Establishing links between seismic responses and rock properties

THE BENEFITS OF ROCK PHYSICS

Rock physics analysis is essential for optimizing the value of seismic reservoir characterization results and
enabling advanced quantitative interpretation. The ability to relate rock properties to seismic responses using
a calibrated model is invaluable for enhancing the understanding of the reservoir.
Rock physics establishes relationships between the physical rock properties and seismic expressions, such
as velocity, density, and attenuation. The discipline accounts for the solid rock frame (mineralogy, porosity,
and pore shape and size), pore fluid (fluid type and saturation), pressure, and temperature.
Applying rock physics theory can form an integral part of multidisciplined drilling solutions that include pore
pressure prediction, shale anisotropy characterization, and improved wellbore stability modeling.
Rock physics analysis can be used for well log
conditioning, reservoir evaluation, rock physics modeling,
seismic calibration, time-lapse analysis, and providing
drilling solutions. By establishing relationships between
physical rock properties and seismic expressions, the
value of seismic data can optimized.
Rock Physics Analysis
ADVANTAGES

Accurate calibration
of geophysical well logs

Reduced uncertainty in
3D reservoir properties

Rapid turnaround for

faster drilling decisions

Reduced NPT
FEATURES

Accurate well-to-
seismic calibration

Field-specific rock
physics models
Produced oil
Remaining oil
Well log conditioning
Reservoir evaluation
Rock physics modeling Drilling
Time-lapse analysis Seismic calibration
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Rock Physics Analysis
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Reservoir evaluation

Perform seismic petrophysical analysis of well log data

Quantify lithology, porosity, and saturation

Define net sand and net pay cutoffs

Well log conditioning

Optimize well log data for use in ISIS* suite of reservoir characterization technology

Perform depth alignment and invasion corrections

Edit sonic cycle skips

Deliver a calibrated multiwell database

Rock physics modeling

Accurately calibrate field-specific rock physics models

Perform robust forward modeling, fluid substitution, and shear prediction

Analyze elastic crossplots to characterize lithology, porosity, and saturation

Seismic calibration

Improve seismic well ties

Define rock physics relationships to improve accuracy of reservoir properties

extrapolated away from the borehole

Perform AVO modeling and inversion feasibility studies

Drilling

Perform multiwell sonic anisotropy characterization to improve drilling efficiency in shales

Improve pore pressure prediction accuracy to mitigate drilling risks

Collaborate with 1D/3D geomechanical earth modeling and TerraTek* core testing
APPLICATIONS
Time-lapse analysis

Forward-model changes in pressure and saturation on seismic response

Generate 4D low-frequency model for use in time-lapse seismic inversion

Use calibrated rock physics models to improve seismic-to-simulation results

Produced oil
Remaning oil
Produced oil
Remaining oil