Reservoir Geophysics: Applications (SEG Distinguished Instructor Series, No. 11)

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Reservoir Geophysics: Applications covers the application and impact of seismic data on oil and gas reservoirs. The material, based on the 2008 SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short Course, shows how geoscientists use seismic data to determine critical reservoir characteristics in the stages of project life from delineation through secondary recovery. The text describes the main business drivers of the operator and how seismic data help address subsurface uncertainties for business purposes. The book discusses delineation, development, production, and geophysics applications in heavy-oil and carbonate reservoirs. Also included are two hands-on student problems based on actual projects. Illustrations include examples that focus on business value. The book will be of interest to geoscientists, managers, and operators.The book covers the relationship between the business opportunity of the petroleum operator and the application of seismic data to provide valuable subsurface information.Contents Dedication iiiAcknowledgments viiiChapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 2: Field Discovery and Delineation 13Chapter 3: Delineation Problem 29Chapter 4: Development 41Chapter 5: Production 53Chapter 6: Development Problem 65Chapter 7: Heavy Oil 81Chapter 8: Reservoir Geophysics in Carbonates 91Appendix A: Salinas Problem 107Appendix B: Cobra Problem 115References 121Index 125Also Available: 3D Seismic Imaging (Investigations in Geophysics) - ISBN 1560801379 Near-Surface Geophysics - ISBN 1560801301