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http://dx.doi.org/10.7582/GGE.2011.14.3.203

An Introduction to Time-lapse Seismic Reservoir Monitoring  

Nam, Myung-Jin (Sejong University, Department of Energy and Mineral Resources Engineering)
Kim, Won-Sik (Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), Petroleum and Marine Research Division)
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Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration / v.14, no.3, 2011 , pp. 203-213 More about this Journal
Abstract
Time-lapse seismic surveys make repeated seismic surveys at different stages of oil production of a hydrocarbon reservoir to monitor changes in reservoir like fluid saturation. Since the repeatable surface seismic measurements can identify fluid types and map fluid saturations, oil and gas companies can make much more informed decision during not only production but also drilling and development. If time-lapse seismic surveys compare 3D seismic surveys, the time-lapse surveys are widely called as 4D seismic. A meaningful time-lapse interpretation is based on the repeatability of seismic surveys, which mainly depends on improved positioning and reduced noise (if surveys were designed properly through a feasibility study). The time-lapse interpretation can help oil and gas companies to maximize oil and gas recovery. This paper discusses about time-lapse seismic surveys mainly focused on feasibility, repeatability, data processing and interpretation.
Keywords
feasibility; monitoring; reservoir; seismic; time-lapse;
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