Fracture mapping using seismic amplitude variation with offset and azimuth analysis at the Weyburn CO2 storage site

Cap rock integrity is an essential characteristic of any reservoir to be used for long-term CO 2 storage. Seismic AVOA (amplitude variation with offset and azimuth) techniques have been applied to map HTI anisotropy near the cap rock of the Weyburn field in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, with the purpose of identifying potential fracture zones that may compromise seal integrity. This analysis, supported by modeling, observes the top of the regional seal (Watrous Formation) to have low levels of HTI anisotropy, whereas the reservoir cap rock (composite Midale Evaporite and Ratcliffe Beds) contains isolated areas of high intensity anisotropy, which may be fracture-related. Properties of the fracture fill and hydraulic conductivity within the inferred fracture zones are not constrained using this technique. The predominant orientations of the observed anisotropy are parallel and normal to the direction of maximum horizontal stress (northeast–southwest) and agree closely with previous fracture studies on core samples from the reservoir. Anisotropy anomalies are observed to correlate spatially with salt dissolution structures in the cap rock and overlying horizons as interpreted from 3D seismic cross sections.

White, Donald (författare)
Samson, Claire (författare)
Hall, StephenLund University,Lunds universitet,Hållfasthetslära,Institutionen för byggvetenskaper,Institutioner vid LTH,Lunds Tekniska Högskola,Solid Mechanics,Department of Construction Sciences,Departments at LTH,Faculty of Engineering, LTH(Swepub:lu)soli-shh (författare)
Wookey, James (författare)
Kendall, J-Michael (författare)
HållfasthetsläraInstitutionen för byggvetenskaper (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Geophysics: Society of Exploration Geophysicists77:6, s. 17-280016-80331942-2156

Av författaren/redakt...: Duxbury, Alexand ...; White, Donald; Samson, Claire; Hall, Stephen; Wookey, James; Kendall, J-Micha ...

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