Abstract:
Systems and methods for modeling petroleum reservoir properties using a gridless reservoir simulation model are provided. Data relating to geological properties of a reservoir formation is analyzed. A tiered hierarchy of geological elements within the reservoir formation is generated at different geological scales, based on the analysis. The geological elements at each of the different geological scales in the tiered hierarchy are categorized. Spatial boundaries between the categorized geological elements are defined for each of the geological scales in the tiered hierarchy. A scalable and updateable gridless model of the reservoir formation is generated, based on the spatial boundaries defined for at least one of the geological scales in the tiered hierarchy.
Abstract:
A method may comprise: modeling a complex fracture network within the subterranean formation with a mathematical model based on a natural fracture network map and measured data of the subterranean formation collected in association with a fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation to produce a complex fracture network map; importing microseismic data collected in association with the fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation into the mathematical model; identifying directions of continuity in the microseismic data via a geostatistical analysis that is part of the mathematical model; and correlating the directions of continuity in the microseismic data to the complex fracture network with the mathematical model to produce a microseismic-weighted (MSW) complex fracture network map.
Abstract:
A method may comprise: modeling a complex fracture network within the subterranean formation with a mathematical model based on a natural fracture network map and measured data of the subterranean formation collected in association with a fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation to produce a complex fracture network map; importing microseismic data collected in association with the fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation into the mathematical model; identifying directions of continuity in the microseismic data via a geostatistical analysis that is part of the mathematical model; and correlating the directions of continuity in the microseismic data to the complex fracture network with the mathematical model to produce a microseismic-weighted (MSW) complex fracture network map.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product configured to provide a probabilistic approach for real time drilling. In particular, the disclosed embodiments are configured to obtain real-time data gathered during the drilling operation to update a probability model of a formation that is used in determining whether to alter a direction of a drill path. The disclosed embodiments may be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating or suggesting that certain adjustments be made to the drill path based on the updated probability model. Additionally, the disclosed embodiments may be configured to automatically make the adjustments to the drill path based on the updated probability model.
Abstract:
Target objects having undulating surfaces are simulated using different triangle mesh sizes to improve processing performance. To perform the simulation, a target object is generated using a triangle mesh formed by a plurality of triangles. The target object has an X, Y, and Z direction, wherein the Z direction is perpendicular to an X-Y plane of the target object. The undulating surface on the target object is generated using a Z value in the Z direction.
Abstract:
A computing device facilitates the organization of a plurality of three-dimensional geological data realizations into respective one-dimensional arrays of geological property values, with each geological property value corresponding to a three-dimensional grid location of a respective three-dimensional geological data realization. The computing device then facilitates the grouping of the one-dimensional arrays into two or more array clusters based on a comparison of geometric locations of the geological property values within the respective arrays, and selects at least one of the plurality of three-dimensional geological data realizations for each of the two or more array clusters. The selected data realizations are then provided at a user interface.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing a geostatistical procedure for simulation of the 3D geometry of a natural fracture network conditioned by well bore observations.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product configured to provide a probabilistic approach for real time drilling. In particular, the disclosed embodiments are configured to obtain real-time data gathered during the drilling operation to update a probability model of a formation that is used in determining whether to alter a direction of a drill path. The disclosed embodiments may be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating or suggesting that certain adjustments be made to the drill path based on the updated probability model. Additionally, the disclosed embodiments may be configured to automatically make the adjustments to the drill path based on the updated probability model.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for updating a property map during conditional simulation or unconditional simulation using interactive azimuth guidelines, well data and/or variogram parameters.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for mapping vertices from one coordinate system in an earth model to another coordinate system in a two-dimensional (2D) array without disrupting the topology of the vertices.