Prospect generation using digital well log data - Minnelusa formation

Conference · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6009948

Shier, D E

Trapping in the Permian Minnelusa Formation is almost entirely stratigraphic. Much of the oil is trapped in buried hilltops controlled by the unconformity at the top of the Minnelusa. Highly localized stratigraphic changes within the upper Minnelusa are also important. The database used for computer mapping of the Minnelusa play includes cartographic data, formation and zone tops, and digital well log traces. Digital log data consist of sonic and gamma-ray curves from all but 300 of the 4100 wells penetrating the Minnelusa Formation. Using this data base, exploration geologists have been able to make any needed type or regional stratigraphic map in a few days. Many recent discoveries have been made on leads previously generated by computer maps.

• Research Organization: Energy Data Services, Aurora, CO
• OSTI ID: 6009948
• Report Number(s): CONF-8506201-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Journal Volume: 69:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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