G01V2210/624

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SUBSURFACE PROPERTY DATA AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION AND TIME IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
20220091300 · 2022-03-24 ·

Systems and methods are disclosed for generating subsurface property data as a function of position and time. Exemplary implementations may include obtaining a first initial subsurface property model and a first set of subsurface property parameters, obtaining training input data and a first training subsurface property dataset, generating a first conditioned subsurface property model, and storing the first conditioned subsurface property model.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTITATIVE SEISMIC INTEGRATION MODELING WORKFLOW

Systems and methods for quantitative seismic integrated modelling (QSIM) are disclosed for integrating the one, two and three-dimensional (1D, 2D, 3D) data from different geoscience domains within a framework in order to produce hi-resolution geocellular models that simulate realistic sub-surface reservoir properties. The QSIM systems and methods accurately leverage the seismically derived reservoir rock properties, integrating the geophysical, geological and engineering information through an optimum rock physics models and takes in consideration all the empirically constrained templates to correct, validate and quality check all the input data.

Fluid substitution
11269104 · 2022-03-08 · ·

A method of fluid substitution, wherein an initial data set is provided, wherein a substituted data set is provided, wherein a rock physics model is provided, wherein the initial data set includes initial data of a geophysical parameter and initial fluid data, and wherein the substituted data set includes substituted fluid data. The method includes using the model and the initial data set to calculate first calculated data of the geophysical parameter, using the model and the substituted data set to calculate second calculated data of the geophysical parameter, calculating the difference between the first calculated data of the geophysical parameter and the second calculated data of the geophysical parameter, and applying the difference to the initial data of the geophysical parameter to produce substituted data of the geophysical parameter.

GRAPH FRAMEWORK (DATABASE METHODS) TO ANALYZE TRILLION CELL RESERVOIR AND BASIN SIMULATION RESULTS
20220075803 · 2022-03-10 ·

Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for generating and using a graph/document structure to store reservoir simulation results. A graph is generated that represents reservoir simulation results of a reservoir simulation performed on a reservoir using a reservoir simulation model. The graph represents a full set of relational data and non-relational data included in the reservoir simulation results. The graph stores graph information and relational data in a graph/document structure. Objects of the reservoir, elements of the reservoir simulation results, and inputs of the reservoir simulation model are represented as vertices in the graph. Relationships between vertices are represented as edges in the graph. An edge is defined by a pair of vertices in the graph.

Dynamic interpretation of data from hydraulic fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations has become more complex and detailed as information increases. Methods for calculating and monitoring reservoir pressures during treatment provide unique opportunities to adjust treatments on the fly. Treatments include acid fracturing, fracture acidizing, acid stimulation, propped acid fracture stimulation, hydraulic fracturing, slick water based hydraulic fracturing, foamed based hydraulic fracturing, foam based acid fracturing, foamed based acid diversion, any other physical particulate and fiber based hydraulic fracturing or matrix treatment.

Geological Data Integrity Verification System
20210333426 · 2021-10-28 ·

Embodiments of the subject technology provide for receiving a geologic point corresponding to at least one of a well pick or outcrop data, the geologic point being associated with a lithologic attribute. The subject technology intersects the geologic point with a geologic map polygon to identify an intersecting geologic point of the geologic map polygon. The subject technology performs an integrity check for the geologic point based at least in part on lithologic attributes of the geologic point and the intersecting geologic point. Further, when the geologic point fails the integrity check, the subject technology provides an indication that the geologic point failed the integrity check to facilitate providing an accurate representation of the formation corresponding to the geologic map polygon.

Determination of horizontal constraints in subsoil
11125080 · 2021-09-21 · ·

The present invention relates to a method of determining present-day horizontal stresses in geological formations. The method comprises dividing the received well data in a plurality of contiguous sets of data i, a set of data For each set of data i in the plurality of sets of data, determining, at least parameters P.sup.i, a pressure in subsoil i, b.sup.i, a Biot coefficient i, ν.sup.i, a Poisson's ratio i, σ.sub.ν.sup.i, a vertical constraints in subsoil i, E.sup.i, a Young's modulus i, α.sup.i, a thermal expansion coefficient, and T.sup.i, and a subsoil temperature i. The method further comprises, i, computing and outputting the horizontal constraints.

Multi-point geostatistical prestack inversion method based on renewal probability ratio constant theory
11131784 · 2021-09-28 ·

A multi-point geostatistical prestack inversion method based on a renewal probability ratio constant theory, comprising the following steps: sorting information, work area gridding and distributing well data, assigning an initial attribute value to a simulation work area, selecting a data template with an appropriate size, inversion and judging iteration termination; the method overcomes the defects that in the prior art, oil and gas exploration and development are more and more difficult, exploration degree is higher and higher, new oil and gas reservoirs are more and more difficult to find, reservoir parameters are inaccurate, and exploration uncertainty is increased, and the method has the advantages that prior information is obtained through a multi-point geostatistics method and then screening is carried out through a minimum objective function such that the complexity of seismic inversion is reduced.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for modeling complex wellbores in field-scale reservoir simulation

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for a near-well unstructured grid model builder for generating a full-field unstructured grid for reservoir simulation. As described further below, the near-well unstructured grid model builder may include a workflow interface and a parallel unstructured grid model builder. The inputs to the near-well unstructured grid model builder may include existing well trajectory and completion data, future well data, a geological model, a structured grid simulation model, or any combination thereof. The near-well unstructured grid model builder may output a near-well unstructured grid having a specified grid resolution in regions of interest that include a well.

METHOD FOR RESERVOIR SIMULATION OPTIMIZATION UNDER GEOLOGICAL UNCERTAINTY
20210199843 · 2021-07-01 · ·

A method, computer program product, and computing system are provided for receiving reservoir data associated with the reservoir. A simulation may be performed on the reservoir data to generate simulated reservoir data. A subset of realizations including a minimal number of realizations from a plurality of realizations may be determined based upon, at least in part, one or more statistical moments of the simulated reservoir data. An optimized reservoir model associated with an objective may be generated based upon, at least in part, the subset of realizations including the minimal number of realizations.