Facies control on reservoir properties within a barrier island complex, Sparta Formation, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Conference · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · AAPG (Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.) Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6085006

Lemoine, R C; Moslow, T F; Ferrell, R E

Analysis of conventional core, well logs, and petrophysical data has yielded an interpretation of the Sparta B sandstone in south-central Louisiana as a prograding barrier island complex. Four sedimentary facies possess reservoir potential: lower shoreface, upper shoreface, storm washover, and tidal-inlet channel sandstone facies. Distinct porosity and permeability values are associated with each reservoir facies. Predictable porosity and permeability trends associated with the Sparta B sandstone barrier island complex allows for identification of distinct fluid flow units within the sequence. In addition, individual sedimentary facies possess characteristic well log signatures; therefore, the geometry, thickness variability, and lateral continuity of each fluid flow unit can be determined and heterogeneities within the reservoir interval can be resolved.

• Research Organization: Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6085006
• Report Number(s): CONF-880301-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AAPG (Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.) Bull.; (United States) Journal Volume: 72:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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