Reservoir Geophysics: Applications (SEG Distinguished Instructor Series, No. 11)

Reservoir Geophysics: Applications covers the application and impact of seismic data on oil and gas reservoirs. The material, based on the 2008 SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short Course, shows how geoscientists use seismic data to determine critical reservoir characteristics in the stages of project life from delineation through secondary recovery. The text describes the main business drivers of the operator and how seismic data help address subsurface uncertainties for business purposes. The book discusses delineation, development, production, and geophysics applications in heavy-oil and carbonate reservoirs. Also included are two hands-on student problems based on actual projects. Illustrations include examples that focus on business value. The book will be of interest to geoscientists, managers, and operators.

The book covers the relationship between the business opportunity of the petroleum operator and the application of seismic data to provide valuable subsurface information.

Contents
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments viii
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 2: Field Discovery and Delineation 13
Chapter 3: Delineation Problem 29
Chapter 4: Development 41
Chapter 5: Production 53
Chapter 6: Development Problem 65
Chapter 7: Heavy Oil 81
Chapter 8: Reservoir Geophysics in Carbonates 91
Appendix A: Salinas Problem 107
Appendix B: Cobra Problem 115
References 121
Index 125

Also Available:

3D Seismic Imaging (Investigations in Geophysics) - ISBN 1560801379
Near-Surface Geophysics - ISBN 1560801301