ANALYSIS

OF
RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION

BY

MOHAMMED ABDUL GHAFOOR

4th YEAR
DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
STUDY UNDER VARIOUS DISCIPLINE
OBJECTIVES OF ANALYSING RESERVOIR CHARACTERISTICS
PROCEDURE OF HOW TO ANALYSE
ADVANCES IN RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION
SUMMARY
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION
Reservoir characterization attempts to create a static and

dynamic three dimensional description of an oil and gas

reservoir
Reservoir characterization is a combined technology
associated with geo statistics, geo physics, petro physics,
geology and reservoir engineering
The main goals is to aid field development and reservoir
management teams, in describing the reservoir in sufficient
detail

AIMS OF MODELLING
STATIC MODELLING
1. Define quantity and distribution of porosity, saturation and
permeability in each well
2. Interpolate rock property data between wells &
extrapolate cored data to un cored wells
3. Identify flow units from porosity v/s permeability
population

 DYNAMIC MODELLING
1. Test the static model for accuracy by matching product
history
2. Predict future performance under various operational
scenario
3. Optimize production for maximum long term economic return

OBJECTIVES
The evaluation of well logs to obtain reservoir rock & fluid
properties, such as shale volume, porosity, water saturation,
permeability, and lithology etc
Developing 3D/4D data for reservoir development planning
to obtain higher recoveries with fewer wells in better
positions at minimum cost through optimization, increasing
reserves
Making decisions regarding the development of the field

The dynamic reservoir model as a template for design and

economic evaluation of production, gathering, treating, and
pipeline equipment required to handle the predicted
reservoir performance.

The timing of compressor installations, water disposal

wells, and conversion of wells to injection are paramount
considerations.

STUDY OF THE RESERVOIR

CHARACTERIZATION UNDER VARIOUS
DISCIPLINES
Petro physicists : Evaluation of
well logs to obtain reservoir
rock and fluid properties, such
as shale volume, porosity,
water saturation, permeability,
and lithology on a foot by foot
basis, as well as sums and
averages over specific
reservoir units.

 Geologists: the interpretation and

mapping of petro graphic results,
core analysis, petro physical rock
properties, and seismic attributes
into stratigraphic sequences and/or
interpretation

flow units
Reservoir engineers : The analysis &
interpretation of pressure transient
data from drill stem tests or
production tests. Flow capacity and
distance to reservoir boundaries are
the usual results obtained.

PRACTICAL PROCEDURE
In this section, practical workflow to carry out reservoir
characterization research has been conducted. This Procedure is
comprised of these steps.
I. Depositional background and sedimentary environmental analysis
II. Stratigraphic framework and structural modelling
III. Establishment of reservoir sedimentary model
IV. Reservoir prediction with applications of high resolution seismic
V. Establishment of comprehensive reservoir architecture model
VI. Establishment of comprehensive and integrated reservoir

geological model

Depositional background and sedimentary

environmental analysis
Study of the regional

depositional background and

sedimentary environment
can provide basic and
qualitative knowledge to
reservoir architecture and is
the foremost step for the
reservoir characterization

Stratigraphic framework and structural

modelling

Stratigraphic division,

correlation and structural

interpretation are the basis for
study of reservoir architecture.
Appropriate stratigraphic
framework can accurately
characterize reservoir
architecture and improve the
precision and reliability of
reservoir prediction.

Establishment of reservoir sedimentary model

Genetic units, sand spatial
distribution and superimposed
pattern can be identified
through Micro facies
subdivision. Micro facies
analysis is the key technique
in this step and study on
sedimentary facies is
essential throughout stages of
oilfield exploration and
development.

Reservoir prediction with applications of

high resolution seismic
Based on the previous four
steps which focus on
sedimentary studies and in
combination of seismic
data, inter-well reservoir
distribution prediction
should be more reliable.

Establishment of comprehensive reservoir

architecture model

At early stage of field development or at exploration stage, the

priority for reservoir characterization should be investigation for
reservoir architecture and characterization of reservoir
heterogeneity

At mature stage of field development, the key target for

reservoir characterization should be focused on the reservoir
compartments which are separated or laminated

Establishment of integrated reservoir

geological model
As subsurface reservoir model is a computer based
representation of petro physical parameters such as
porosity, permeability, fluid saturation etc.

Through previous steps, various parameters needed have

been well prepared.

In this step, 3D subsurface reservoir model can be finally

established with calibration of existing data

 Now, the key factor is the optimization of modelling method and

integration of geologists expert knowledge

ADVANCES IN RESERVOIR
CHARACTERIZATION

Material improvements and technical innovations have lead to the

advances of reservoir characterization technology.

1. Advanced instruments and technologies applied in data gathering,

processing and monitoring have improved quality and reliability of
test data

2. The second is that the development of related technology such as

computer science and information science has realized

comprehensive integration of reservoir characterization with
outcrop analogues, seismic, geology and well logs

SUMMARY
Reservoir characterization has attracted a remarkable research efforts
particularly in the past three decades. Reservoir characterization is a
combined technology associated with geo statistics, geophysics, petro
physics, geology and reservoir engineering and the main goals of
reservoir characterization research are to aid field development and
reservoir management teams in describing the reservoir in sufficient
details, developing 3D/4D data for reservoir development planning to
obtain higher recoveries with fewer wells in better position at
minimum cost through optimization, increasing reserves, improving
simulation and completion practices and reducing to a minimum
uncertainty in production forecast. Reservoir Description means many
things to many people. It is a multi-disciplinary approach with which
can generate the most complete reservoir characterization.

CONCLUSION
In this paper, discussions were carried on description &
modelling of the reservoir based on Logging, Seismic
survey & Geological study
It is for the purpose of improving estimation of reserves
and making decisions regarding the development of the
field & to optimize production
Resolution improvement for seismic survey, effective
methods to appropriately characterize cross well petro
physical properties and hydrocarbon distribution and
effective way to characterize dynamic changes of petro
physical properties should be three main development
trends for reservoir characterization technology.

REFERENCES
http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs-wm/27593.pdf
https://www.spec2000.net/01-resdesc.htm
http
://Basic_elements_of_a_reservoir_characterization_study

QUESTIONS?