f High resolution forward stratigraphic modelling - Prediction of Zechstein 2 carbonate reservoir quality, Upper Permian

As costs associated with exploration are increasing, it gets more important to examinate and evaluate the different geological factors influencing the occurence of hydrocarbon reservoirs and their temporal and spatial distribution. To optimize the prediction of hydrocarbon reservoirs and reservoir facies distribution it is necessary to consider all data within the given geological framework. Being different from some other exploration tools, high resolution forward stratigraphic modeling provides the possibility of an integrated approach and therefore leads to a better understanding of the sedimentary history and the resulting stratigraphic patterns.