Four questions you need to answer before shooting a 4D Seismic (Part 1) – Why 4D? Why this reservoir?
iResGeo has considerable experience in the integrated 4D feasibility studies through integration of petrophysics, reservoir engineering and geophysical expertise. In this series of articles we go through key elements of best practices for 4D feasibility studies. 4D feasibility studies determine the scope of application of the 4D technology in development of the field under study. The decisions that are made in this stage could have long term impact on future management of the field. Questions to be considered in 4D feasibility include: – Assessing the detectability of the expected 4D signal from production induced changes in the reservoir over time. – How frequent should we use seismic monitoring? – How repeatable the surveys should be, suggestions for survey design? – Can the existing seismic surveys serve as the baseline? – What is the added value of the 4D technology? 4D feasibility Why shoot 4D on this reservoir? If 4D seismic technology has not been implemented ...