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Introduction
Statement of problem
Aim and objectives
Location of study area
Literature review
Proposed Methodology
Expectations
INTRODUCTION
Reservoir characterization requires the construction of detailed 3D
petrophysical property models contained within a geological framework.
Structural interpretation of seismic data has been and continues to be
important in the generation of the framework of the reservoir model.
Figure 1: A map showing the location of the proposed study area in Niger Delta
(Adapted with modifications from Petters and Olsson (1979).
LITERATURE REVIEW
Table 1: Empirical review of related works
Author(s) Title of work Findings
Ajisafe and Integrated interpretation of seismic Seismic attribute maps revealed presence of hydrocarbons in the
Ako, (2013) and well log data over Y Field in identified sands. Their study concluded that seismic attributes
the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. could be used to predict reservoir rock properties and characterize
reservoir.
Abe and Formation evaluation and reservoir The result has proved that the integration of attribute analysis with
Olowokere, characterization of a field in Niger structural interpretation is a reliable and efficient way of carrying
(2013) Delta using 3-D seismic and well out formation evaluation and reservoir characterization.
logs.
Adiela, Reservoir Characterization of X- Lithofacies models, coupled with lithofacies-dependent
(2016) Field, Onshore, Niger Delta. petrophysical properties, allowed the construction of a 3-D model
for the X-Field that has been effective at the well scale.
Aigbedion Integrated reservoir characterization The study showed that the XOX-field bears a considerable
and Dawodu of XOX Field in the southern Niger amount of gas in-place and oil reserve which could be exploited
(2016) Delta. for commercial purposes.
Aigbadon et Depositional facies and reservoir The model served as a basis for establishing facies model in the
al., (2017) characterization of Usani Field 1, field.
Niger Delta
PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
Data availability
The dataset required for this study includes;
3-D post-stack depth migrated (PSDM) data for Alpha Field
Well header information.
Digital wireline logs data (in LAS)
Well deviation data (in ASCII)
Base map for the study area.
Checkshot survey data for at least two wells in the Field).
Biostratigraphy and palynology data for the Field
PROPOSED METHODOLOGY (Cont..)
Software and hardware requirements
The software required for the research includes;
Schlumberger Petrel (ver. 2014) for mapping and modelling.
Schlumberger Techlog (ver. 2015) for petrophysical evaluation.
A computer workstation
Microsoft excel (ver. 2016).
WORKFLOW
Data base
Sequence stratigraphic
Logs interpretation
correlation
Petrophysical
Property modelling
interpretation
STOIIP estimation