Fractured Reservoir Discrete Feature Network Technologies

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This task will develop technologies collecting and analyzing the data necessary for creating three-dimensional discrete feature reservoir models. During Task 2, discrete fracture data analysis procedures will be enhanced to deal specifically with fractured reservoir data, as typified by the Yates Field data assembled in Task 1.1.

• Task 2.1: Fracture Data Analysis Technology

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The goal of this task is to develop technology for collecting and analyzing the data necessary for creating three-dimensional reservoir models. The process of integration of fracture data to produce an integrated, stochastic discrete fracture reservoir model is illustrated in Figure 2-3. As this figure shows, the discrete fracture network approach requires synthesis of fracture geometric, geologic, geophysical, and hydrologic information. Golder Associates has pioneered the development of integrated procedures for evaluation of all of the procedures necessary for evaluation of data and synthesis of discrete fracture models. Existing procedures are shown schematically in Figure 2-3.

During Task 2, discrete fracture data analysis procedures will be enhanced to deal specifically with fractured reservoir data, as typified by the Yates Field data assembled in Task 1.1. The resulting improved technology for characterization of field fracture and well test information will be used in the design and planning for a TAGS process field experiment in the Yates Field.