Rigorous Inclusion of Faults and Fractures in 3-D Simulation

Abstract

Integration of well test results, horizontal well information, bore hole imaging, see Figure 1, 3-D seismic, and coherency analyses has made possible the ability to locate and define vertical faults and fractures. Fracture orientation, Figure 2, based on image log data from several wells, can increase our understanding of how the direction of these fractures effects reservoir performance. Conductive faults and fractures that contribute to fluid flow, along with stratified high permeability regions, must be included in our mathematical models.