Existing seismic prediction methods struggle to effectively discriminate between fluids in tight gas reservoirs,such as those in the Sulige gas field in the Ordos Basin,where porosity and permeability are extremely lo...Existing seismic prediction methods struggle to effectively discriminate between fluids in tight gas reservoirs,such as those in the Sulige gas field in the Ordos Basin,where porosity and permeability are extremely low and the relationship between gas and water is complicated.In this paper,we have proposed a comprehensive seismic fluid identification method that combines ray-path elastic impedance(REI)inversion with fluid substitution for tight reservoirs.This approach is grounded in geophysical theory,forward modeling,and real data applications.We used geophysics experiments in tight gas reservoirs to determine that Brie's model is better suited to calculate the elastic parameters of mixed fluids than the conventional Wood’s model.This yielded a more reasonable and accurate fluid substitution model for tight gas reservoirs.We developed a forward model and carried out inversion of REI.which reduced the non-uniqueness problem that has plagued elastic impedance inversion in the angle domain.Our well logging forward model in the ray-path domain with different fluid saturations based on a fluid substitution model proved that REI identifies fluids more accurately when the ray parameters are large.The distribution of gas saturation can be distinguished from the crossplot of REI(p=0.10)and porosity.The inverted ray-path elastic impedance profile was further used to predict the porosity and gas saturation profile.Our new method achieved good results in the application of 2D seismic data in the western Sulige gas field.展开更多
Multi-component seismic exploration is an important technique in the utilization of P-waves and converted S-waves for oil and gas exploration.It has unique advantages in the structural imaging of gas zones,reservoir p...Multi-component seismic exploration is an important technique in the utilization of P-waves and converted S-waves for oil and gas exploration.It has unique advantages in the structural imaging of gas zones,reservoir prediction,lithology,and gas-water identifi cation,and the development direction and degree of fractures.Multi-component joint inversion is one of the most important steps in multi-component exploration.In this paper,starting from the basic principle of multi-component joint inversion,the diff erences between the method and single P-wave inversion are introduced.Next,the technique is applied to the PLN area of the Sichuan Basin,and the P-wave impedance,S-wave impedance,and density are obtained based on multi-component joint inversion.Through the velocity and lithology,porosity,and gas saturation fi tting formulas,prediction results are calculated,and the results are analyzed.Finally,multi-component joint inversion and single P-wave inversion are compared in eff ective reservoir prediction.The results show that multi-component joint inversion increases the constraints on the inversion conditions,reduces the multi-solution of a single P-wave inversion,and is more objective and reliable for the identification of reservoirs,effectively improving the accuracy of oil and gas reservoir prediction and development.展开更多
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2016ZX05050 and 2017ZX05069)CNPC Major Technology Special Project(No.2016E-0503)
文摘Existing seismic prediction methods struggle to effectively discriminate between fluids in tight gas reservoirs,such as those in the Sulige gas field in the Ordos Basin,where porosity and permeability are extremely low and the relationship between gas and water is complicated.In this paper,we have proposed a comprehensive seismic fluid identification method that combines ray-path elastic impedance(REI)inversion with fluid substitution for tight reservoirs.This approach is grounded in geophysical theory,forward modeling,and real data applications.We used geophysics experiments in tight gas reservoirs to determine that Brie's model is better suited to calculate the elastic parameters of mixed fluids than the conventional Wood’s model.This yielded a more reasonable and accurate fluid substitution model for tight gas reservoirs.We developed a forward model and carried out inversion of REI.which reduced the non-uniqueness problem that has plagued elastic impedance inversion in the angle domain.Our well logging forward model in the ray-path domain with different fluid saturations based on a fluid substitution model proved that REI identifies fluids more accurately when the ray parameters are large.The distribution of gas saturation can be distinguished from the crossplot of REI(p=0.10)and porosity.The inverted ray-path elastic impedance profile was further used to predict the porosity and gas saturation profile.Our new method achieved good results in the application of 2D seismic data in the western Sulige gas field.
基金This work was supported by“Thirteenth Five-Year”national science and technology major Project(No.2017ZX05018005-004)CNPC fundamental research project(No.2016E-0604)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41374111).
文摘Multi-component seismic exploration is an important technique in the utilization of P-waves and converted S-waves for oil and gas exploration.It has unique advantages in the structural imaging of gas zones,reservoir prediction,lithology,and gas-water identifi cation,and the development direction and degree of fractures.Multi-component joint inversion is one of the most important steps in multi-component exploration.In this paper,starting from the basic principle of multi-component joint inversion,the diff erences between the method and single P-wave inversion are introduced.Next,the technique is applied to the PLN area of the Sichuan Basin,and the P-wave impedance,S-wave impedance,and density are obtained based on multi-component joint inversion.Through the velocity and lithology,porosity,and gas saturation fi tting formulas,prediction results are calculated,and the results are analyzed.Finally,multi-component joint inversion and single P-wave inversion are compared in eff ective reservoir prediction.The results show that multi-component joint inversion increases the constraints on the inversion conditions,reduces the multi-solution of a single P-wave inversion,and is more objective and reliable for the identification of reservoirs,effectively improving the accuracy of oil and gas reservoir prediction and development.