OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

Introduction
Statement of problem
Aim and objectives
Location of study area
Literature review
Proposed Methodology
Expectations
 INTRODUCTION
Reservoir characterization requires the construction of detailed 3D
petrophysical property models contained within a geological framework.
Structural interpretation of seismic data has been and continues to be
important in the generation of the framework of the reservoir model.

The success of reservoir characterization depends on the comprehensive

integration of various disciplines. Complex structural interpretation results,
seismic/sequence stratigraphy approach, core/log data, common geological
knowledge and depositional/facies environment modeling are essential parts
in reservoir geological model building.

Reservoir characterization includes determination of reservoir limits,

structure, volume and reservoir properties such as porosity, permeability, net
pay thickness, and heterogeneity (Ajisafe and Ako, 2013).
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The huge cost and uncertainties associated with

exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources
makes it inevitable to properly and adequately characterize
a reservoir and evaluate a formation in order to accurately
ascertain the hydrocarbon potential of the reservoir and
also determine its porosity, permeability and water
saturation. This would in turn reduce the uncertainties
associated with drilling and producing a field.
 AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the study is to evaluate the formations and characterize the
reservoirs in the Alpha Field in terms of its geological structures and
petrophysical properties for optimum hydrocarbon estimation.

The objectives are:

Integrated seismic interpretation of Alpha field.

Petrophysical estimation of reservoir properties.
Determination of environment of deposition.
Static modeling of identified reservoirs.
Estimation of hydrocarbon accumulation in place.
LOCATION OF THE STUDY AREA

Figure 1: A map showing the location of the proposed study area in Niger Delta
(Adapted with modifications from Petters and Olsson (1979).
 LITERATURE REVIEW
Table 1: Empirical review of related works
Author(s) Title of work Findings
Ajisafe and Integrated interpretation of seismic Seismic attribute maps revealed presence of hydrocarbons in the
Ako, (2013) and well log data over Y Field in identified sands. Their study concluded that seismic attributes
the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. could be used to predict reservoir rock properties and characterize
reservoir.
Abe and Formation evaluation and reservoir The result has proved that the integration of attribute analysis with
Olowokere, characterization of a field in Niger structural interpretation is a reliable and efficient way of carrying
(2013) Delta using 3-D seismic and well out formation evaluation and reservoir characterization.
logs.
Adiela, Reservoir Characterization of X- Lithofacies models, coupled with lithofacies-dependent
(2016) Field, Onshore, Niger Delta. petrophysical properties, allowed the construction of a 3-D model
for the X-Field that has been effective at the well scale.
Aigbedion Integrated reservoir characterization The study showed that the XOX-field bears a considerable
and Dawodu of XOX Field in the southern Niger amount of gas in-place and oil reserve which could be exploited
(2016) Delta. for commercial purposes.
Aigbadon et Depositional facies and reservoir The model served as a basis for establishing facies model in the
al., (2017) characterization of Usani Field 1, field.
Niger Delta
 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
Data availability
The dataset required for this study includes;
3-D post-stack depth migrated (PSDM) data for Alpha Field
Well header information.
Digital wireline logs data (in LAS)
Well deviation data (in ASCII)
Base map for the study area.
Checkshot survey data for at least two wells in the Field).
Biostratigraphy and palynology data for the Field
 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY (Cont..)
Software and hardware requirements
The software required for the research includes;
Schlumberger Petrel (ver. 2014) for mapping and modelling.
Schlumberger Techlog (ver. 2015) for petrophysical evaluation.
A computer workstation
Microsoft excel (ver. 2016).
 WORKFLOW
Data base

Sequence stratigraphic
Logs interpretation
correlation

Well seismic tie

Seismic interpretation Structural modelling

Petrophysical
Property modelling
interpretation

STOIIP estimation

Figure 2: Proposed workflow for the attainment of the research work

 EXPECTATION
Potential producible prospects will be delineated.
Reservoirs compartmentalization will be properly managed for
optimum production.
A viable static model to aid production and determine zones for
infill wells will be generated.
Flow zones for perforations will be identified for optimum
yields.
Accurate volumes will be estimated to aid management in
decision making.
THANKS