Application of 3D AVO Interpretation Technique to Lithological Reservoir in the Hongze Area

In the Hongze Area, the reservoirs vary rapidly laterally and are controlled by many factors, such as structure, lithology, oil source, and so on. S-wave well log curves are calculated from an equation derived from multiple-attribute regression analysis of RT, DT, GR, and DEN logs. Representative P-and S-wave velocities and Poisson＇s ratio are statistically computed for oil and water bearing reservoir rock, shale, and calcareous shale in each well. The averaged values are used for AVO forward modeling. Comparing the modeling results with actual seismic data limit the possible AVO interpretations. Well and seismic data are used to calibrate inverted P-wave, S-wave, Poisson＇s ratio, and AVO gradient attribute data sets. AVO gradient data is used for lithofacies interpretation, P-wave data is used for acoustic impedance inversion, S-wave data is used for elastic impedance, and Poisson＇s ratio data is used for detecting oil and gas. The reservoir and hydrocarbon detections are carried out sequentially. We demonstrate that the AVO attributes method can efficiently predict reservoir and hydrocarbon potential.

Three-dimensional inversion of borehole-surface electrical data based on quasi-analytical approximation

3D inversion of borehole-surface electrical data for complex geo-electrical models is still a challenging problem in geophysical exploration. We have developed a program for 3D inversion to borehole-surface electrical data based on the quasi-analytical approximation （QA） and re-weighted regularized conjugate gradient method （RRCG） algorithms using Visual Fortran 6.5. Application of the QA approximation to forward modeling and Frechet derivative computations speeds up the calculation dramatically. The trial calculation for synthetic data of theoretical model showed that the program is fast and highly precise.

A Case History of Secondary 3D Seismic Exploration in the Liaohe Basin: An Example from the Rongshengpu–Qianjin Area

The working area is located in the industrially developed region of Rongshengpu-Qianjin, where a surface water system is developed, surface-layer lithology is complicated, and various kinds of hydrocarbon traps are buried at depth. The seismic data acquired previously couldn＇t be interpreted due to the complex surface and geological conditions. Taking secondary 3D seismic from the Rongshengpu-Qianjin area as an example, this paper describes a set of techniques designed to overcome these difficulties and improve the quality of seismic data. The applied techniques included flexible acquisition geometry, low-noise receiver conditions, quantitative quality control, and so on.

Research on 3D Distribution of Meandering River Sand Body Using Sedimentary Facies Method and 3D Geological Modeling

Sedimentary facies study is an important method in describing the property and distribution of reservoir. 3D geological modeling is a powerful tool in 3D characterization of geological bodies. By combining the sedimentary facies study with 3D geological modeling to generate 3D sedimentary facies model, the 3D geometry and distribution feature of sand bodies can be more accurately characterized, particularly in 3D view. In Liuchu oilfield of Jizhong depression, the Ed2IV formation was recognized as meandering river deposition facies and five sedimentary facies were identified, which include point bar sand, levee, channel margin, abandoned channel and floodplain. All the 24 sand body facies in Ed2IV were mapped and the 3D sedimentary facies model established based on 2D facies maps. The result shows that the 3D sedimentary facies model is well matched for the research result of sedimentary facies. Being an extension of traditional sedimentary study, the 3D sedimentary facies model can be used to describe the 3D geometry and distribution orders of a single sand body more reliably and more accurately.

3D HIGH RESOLUTION SEISMIC PROSPECTING IN MINING AREAS,XIEQIAO COLLIERY

3D seismic prospecting in mining areas of Xieqiao Colliery is a successfulmodel for an advancement from the resource prospecting to mining prospecting stagein coal fields. Its results have proved that faults with a throw of 5-10 m can be detected in an area with good seismogeologic conditions by using 3D seismic technique.Detection of underground tunnels for the first time utilizing 3D seismic data indicates that subsided columns, gotten and mine goaf can be detected using 3D seismic technique, so it has a broad applied prospect.

Application examples of 3D visual interpretation technology in Dagang Oilfield

3D visualization technology is a new seismic interpretation technology that is completely different from traditional seismic data interpretation technologies. This method takes geologic bodies or any 3D region of interest as a unit and integrates the points, lines, and planes of the bodies to make a 3D visual interpretation. This technology can be integrated with the coherence technique to interpret complex faults. Spatial domain automatic horizon tracing can accurately determine structural features. Target sculpting can determine the spatial dimensions and depth extent of perspective 3D lithology bodies using inversion data. I applied this technology to the interpretation of the complex block structures in the Guanxi area of Dagang Oilfield and the prediction of subtle reservoirs in the western slope of the Qinan sag with good results. This study indicated that the visual interpretation technology can be widely and effectively applied in oil field development and to improve the exploration success ratio.

3D HIGH RESOLUTION SEISMIC PROSPECTING IN COAL MINING AREAS

The production capacity and efficiency for mechanized coal faces of large-scale mines depend on the detecting degree of mining structures. It is a major task for geological exploration in coal fields to detect minor structures in district. 3D high resolution seismic prospecting is a effective measure for solving this problem.

煤田矿井陷落柱综合识别技术

为了更为合理的探测和解释陷落柱的空间信息,解决煤田陷落柱的综合探测和解释的精确度及准确度的难点问题,基于煤田矿井陷落柱的发育特征,采用地面和井下综合探测识别技术,通过地面的^(210)Po探测、三维地震勘探和瞬变电磁法探测技术确定陷落柱的范围,利用井下三点源超前探测、无线电透视技术等综合探测手段,更加准确判断陷落柱的具体位置、影响范围等信息。陷落柱综合识别技术的应用,使其的解释精度和准确度均有提高,为矿井的安全生产提供了地质依据。