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Title: A complex reservoir characterized by three-dimensional seismic, geostatistical reservoir description, and sponge-core analysis

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Formation Evaluation; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/16780-PA· OSTI ID:5498916
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  1. Canterra Energy Ltd., Calgary (CA)
  2. Petresim Engineering Ltd. (CA)
  3. Petro-Canada Resources Ltd. (CA)
  4. Intergraph Middle East Ltd., Larnaca (CY)

This paper reports the characterization and reservoir description of the Rainbow Keg River F pool located in north-western Alberta, Canada. Significant improvements in reservoir description were made through further delineation of geological structure with a three-dimensional (3D) seismic program, evaluations of residual oil with sponge-core analysis, and a geostatistical reservoir description that uses kriging. Increased accuracy in reservoir analysis was required for the evaluation of the remaining resources under a mature waterflood. The characterization is examined by matching a cross-sectional reservoir model to production performance, including oil/water-contact (OWC) and gas/oil-contact (GOC) history as well as reservoir-pressure surveys. The result of the program is discussed.

OSTI ID:
5498916
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Formation Evaluation; (USA), Vol. 4:3; ISSN 0885-923X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English