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Abstract

Summary

We have created a novel approach to interrogate and select relevant ancient and modern analogue data from world class relational databases and then directly inform facies modelling algorithms used in reservoir modelling. We present a case study where the direct application of parameterised analogue information has been combined with well data and a pre-existing structural model, to generate more informed hydrocarbon volume ranges and lateral connectivity estimates based upon more realistic geological architectures. The case study shown leverages the capabilities of a fluvial architectural database, however our objective it to extend this approach to cover other siliciclastic environments.

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2017-06-12
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