Methods for automated history matching utilizing muon tomography
AssigneeSaudi Arabian Oil Company
InventorsMichel CANCELLIERE, Ozgur KIRLANGIC
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Abstract
Embodiments provide a method for surveying a hydrocarbon reservoir utilizing a reservoir model. The method includes the step of establishing an ensemble of models reflecting attributes of the hydrocarbon reservoir based on the reservoir model in its present state. The method includes the step of updating the reservoir model by utilizing a volumetric density image of the hydrocarbon reservoir. The volumetric density image can be constructed via muon tomography.
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A method for surveying a hydrocarbon reservoir utilizing a reservoir model, the method comprising the steps of:
- establishing an ensemble of models reflecting attributes of the hydrocarbon reservoir based on the reservoir model in its present state;
- and
- updating the reservoir model by utilizing a volumetric density image of the hydrocarbon reservoir.
A method for surveying a hydrocarbon reservoir utilizing a reservoir model, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a muon detector at a subterranean location proximate the hydrocarbon reservoir;
- collecting muon detection data from the muon detector over a detection period;
- and
- constructing a volumetric density image of the hydrocarbon reservoir by processing the muon detection data via tomography.
A method for surveying a hydrocarbon reservoir utilizing a reservoir model, the method comprising the steps of:
- establishing an ensemble of models reflecting attributes of the hydrocarbon reservoir based on the reservoir model in its present state;
- positioning a muon detector at a subterranean location proximate the hydrocarbon reservoir;
- collecting muon detection data from the muon detector over a detection period;
- constructing a volumetric density image of the hydrocarbon reservoir by processing the muon detection data via tomography;
- and
- updating the reservoir model by utilizing the volumetric density image.
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