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Title: Geophysical and geological reservoir characterization of the devonian shales of the Appalachian basin: Application of single-fold seismic data, natural fracture and lithological characterization of the comprehensive study wells, and preliminary geologic study, GRI experimental development well site selection area. Annual technical report, July 1990-July 1991

Abstract

The reprocessing and reinterpretation of single-fold seismic data, using modern methods, improved the imaging of deep structure of a portion of north-central West Virginia. Benefits of single-fold seismic data to hydrocarbon producers include: (1) relatively inexpensive means of identifying deep structures above which productive trends may be found, (2) aid to resolution of multi-fold seismic correlation difficulties, and (3) as an aid in locating areas for new seismic data acquisition. Detailed core descriptions, in digital form, allowed placement of the cored Comprehensive Study Wells in context to regional facies. Core description data also assisted in the validation of lithologies calculated from logs. Natural fracture description and measurement led to improved understanding of the association of fractures and structure.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
K and A Energy Consultants, Inc., Tulsa, OK (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
5561770
Report Number(s):
PB-94-106739/XAB
CNN: GRI-5087-213-1617
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: See also Volume 2, PB--94-106747
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
03 NATURAL GAS; APPALACHIAN BASIN; GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS; BLACK SHALES; APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS; DATA ACQUISITION; EXPLORATORY WELLS; FRACTURES; GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS; GEOLOGIC SURVEYS; KENTUCKY; LITHOLOGY; NATURAL GAS; NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY; REGIONAL ANALYSIS; RESERVOIR ENGINEERING; SEISMIC SURVEYS; SITE SELECTION; VALIDATION; WEST VIRGINIA; ZONES; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ENERGY SOURCES; ENGINEERING; FAILURES; FLUIDS; FOSSIL FUELS; FUEL GAS; FUELS; GAS FUELS; GASES; GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES; GEOLOGY; INDUSTRY; MOUNTAINS; NORTH AMERICA; PETROLOGY; ROCKS; SEDIMENTARY BASINS; SEDIMENTARY ROCKS; SHALES; SURVEYS; TESTING; USA; WELLS; 030200* - Natural Gas- Reserves, Geology, & Exploration

Citation Formats

Lowry, P H, Brown, R W, Kubik, W T, and Hobson, J P. Geophysical and geological reservoir characterization of the devonian shales of the Appalachian basin: Application of single-fold seismic data, natural fracture and lithological characterization of the comprehensive study wells, and preliminary geologic study, GRI experimental development well site selection area. Annual technical report, July 1990-July 1991. United States: N. p., 1991. Web.
Lowry, P H, Brown, R W, Kubik, W T, & Hobson, J P. Geophysical and geological reservoir characterization of the devonian shales of the Appalachian basin: Application of single-fold seismic data, natural fracture and lithological characterization of the comprehensive study wells, and preliminary geologic study, GRI experimental development well site selection area. Annual technical report, July 1990-July 1991. United States.
Lowry, P H, Brown, R W, Kubik, W T, and Hobson, J P. 1991. "Geophysical and geological reservoir characterization of the devonian shales of the Appalachian basin: Application of single-fold seismic data, natural fracture and lithological characterization of the comprehensive study wells, and preliminary geologic study, GRI experimental development well site selection area. Annual technical report, July 1990-July 1991". United States.
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title = {Geophysical and geological reservoir characterization of the devonian shales of the Appalachian basin: Application of single-fold seismic data, natural fracture and lithological characterization of the comprehensive study wells, and preliminary geologic study, GRI experimental development well site selection area. Annual technical report, July 1990-July 1991},
author = {Lowry, P H and Brown, R W and Kubik, W T and Hobson, J P},
abstractNote = {The reprocessing and reinterpretation of single-fold seismic data, using modern methods, improved the imaging of deep structure of a portion of north-central West Virginia. Benefits of single-fold seismic data to hydrocarbon producers include: (1) relatively inexpensive means of identifying deep structures above which productive trends may be found, (2) aid to resolution of multi-fold seismic correlation difficulties, and (3) as an aid in locating areas for new seismic data acquisition. Detailed core descriptions, in digital form, allowed placement of the cored Comprehensive Study Wells in context to regional facies. Core description data also assisted in the validation of lithologies calculated from logs. Natural fracture description and measurement led to improved understanding of the association of fractures and structure.},
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year = {Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1991},
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