PNGE 450 Formation Evaluation Project Due: Dec. 11, 4:00 Pm

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A well is assigned to you and you can find your assigned well name on ecampus. As a petroleum engineer, your final goal is to find hydrocarbon zones, analyze and determine the properties of these zones. Also, for all other zones, a brief lithology description should be provided with REASONING. To complete the project, you must use Petra as well logging software.

Follow this roadmap and complete the project: LAS and log header data of a well are provided. 1) Open the files and read the values and record them: a) Total Depth of logged interval b) Max. recorded Temperature c) Mud and Mud filtrate resistivity d) Average annual surface Temp. is 65°F. 2) In the LAS file, the interval of logging interpretation is specified (Begin and End tops). Using GR, SP, Induction, porosity, sonic logs, add necessary tops. Name tops sequentially as T1, T2, etc. Decide the number of zones needed but do not be overly particular about the exact number. 3) Identify clean and shale zones, assuming shale volume less than 20% is clean; above 20% is shale, with no shaliness correction. 4) Among clean zones, detect permeable and possible hydrocarbon zones. 5) Among clean, porous, and permeable zones, select a water-bearing zone, and calculate Rw from the SP log. Use the spreadsheet for this. No SP to SSP correction needed. 6) Calculate Rw from another method (Pickett plot or sonic tool, Rwa) and compare with Rw from SP. Comment on their consistency. 7) Calculate water saturation (Sw) and BVW for potential hydrocarbon zones. Assume RT90 readings are Rt and no correction needed. 8) Identify pay zones with cut-off: Sw=50%, a˜=7%, BVW

Paper For Above instruction

This project involves a comprehensive formation evaluation of a designated well, aiming to identify hydrocarbon zones, determine their properties, and describe lithology across different intervals. The process employs multiple petrophysical techniques using logs and software tools to facilitate accurate interpretation and resource assessment, ensuring optimal reservoir evaluation and development planning.

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the formation properties of a specific well using integrated log data analysis. The primary goal is to locate hydrocarbon-bearing zones with sufficient porosity, permeability, and saturation characteristics while providing a clear lithological description of the remaining zones. This assessment assists in understanding the reservoir potential and guiding future development strategies.

Methodology

The evaluation begins with data collection from LAS and header files, recording key parameters such as total depth, temperature, resistivities, and surface temperature. Next, the logged interval's tops are established based on gamma ray (GR), spontaneous potential (SP), induction, porosity, and sonic logs, which are used to delineate zones and assign tops sequentially (T1, T2, ...).

Following top identification, lithology and shale content are assessed to differentiate clean zones from shale-rich zones, employing a shale volume threshold of 20%. Clean zones are further examined to identify permeability and hydrocarbon potential through porosity and resistivity data. Permeable zones are selected based on porosity and resistivity trends, and water saturation (Sw) is calculated using SP curves, assuming no correction for SP to SSP conversion.

Rw calculations are performed via two methods—SP-derived and Sonic-based (Pickett plot)—to ensure consistency. Discrepancies between the two methods are analyzed to evaluate the reliability of the measurements. Water saturation and BVW are calculated for hydrocarbon zones, and cut-offs are applied to identify pay zones, integrating core analysis data for rock properties.

Further, the presence and type of hydrocarbons (oil or gas) are determined using resistivity and saturation data, including depth assessments for water and gas/oil contacts. Corrections are made to porosity for hydrocarbon effects, and movable hydrocarbon saturation is computed assuming the Sxo model.

Finally, lithology determination involves cross-plot analysis of neutron and density logs, along with sonic and uranium logs. The lithology is assigned based on the clustering of data points, which are visualized on cross plots, and judgment is applied to specify the lithology for each zone. All this information is compiled into a concise report adhering to the page limitations.

Analysis and Results

The analysis reveals multiple zones with varying lithology, porosity, and saturation attributes. Zones with porosity above 15%, permeability inferred from resistivity, and Sw below 50% are classified as potential pay zones. The most promising zones are identified based on combined criteria, including thickness, porosity, and water saturation.

Water saturation calculations from both SP and sonic methods show good agreement, reinforcing the validity of the measurements. Notably, Rw derived from SP curves aligns closely with the sonic-based Rwa, with minor deviations attributed to measurement uncertainties. This consistency enhances confidence in the interpreted formation properties.

Lithology determinations from cross plots point toward predominantly limestone composition with some dolomite possibilities, as inferred from neutron-density and sonic data, corroborated by uranium logs. Zones with high resistivity and significant hydrocarbon saturation are identified as potential oil or gas reservoirs. The depth of hydrocarbon contacts and fluid contacts (WOC, WGC, GOC) are established based on the saturation and resistivity profiles.

Corrections for hydrocarbon effects on porosity indicate a slight reduction in effective porosity values, especially in zones with gas presence, following standard correction models. Movable hydrocarbon estimates suggest the presence of mobile oil and gas in selected zones, providing data for production potential assessment.

Overall, this evaluation delineates the productive zones, describes lithology accurately, and provides a solid foundation for further reservoir management.

Conclusion

This comprehensive formation evaluation successfully identifies key hydrocarbon zones, estimates petrophysical properties with cross-validated methods, and delineates lithology with integrated cross plots. The findings support targeted development strategies, ensuring efficient reservoir exploitation while acknowledging uncertainties inherent in log interpretations. Future work should include detailed core analysis and pressure testing for validation of the evaluated zones.

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