lfp3 project | r & d
Lithology and Fluid Prediction
Rock Solid Images, starting in 2004, has organized two phases of a very successful industry consortium (LFP and LFP2) to improve the technology for the determination of reservoir lithology and fluid properties from surface and downhole measurements. The second phase of this consortium is drawing to a close at the end of 2009, and we are proposing a third phase (LFP3) to start in January 2010 and last three years.
Thank You to our LFP2 Sponsors:
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LFP3 Introduction download the proposal
In the past years we have conducted several studies in support of the growing interest in unconventional resources, both domestic and international. These resources include shales (primarily in North America), tight gas sands, carbonates, and abnormal pore pressure formations. These studies all point to the same thing: that a conventional approach to rock physics modeling and seismic inversion may not be adequate to address these issues. We need better rock physics models and inversion methodologies to help us fully tackle these problems. The upside is a much better understanding of these reservoirs, which allows us to recover and manage our resources in an optimal manner.
Based on these studies, we have identified several areas that are worthy of further research. These are divided into rock physics and seismic modeling/inversion categories, but they share the common theme of “unconventional resources”. Rock Solid Images proposes a three-year industry consortium, LFP3, to address the following areas:
Rock Physics Modeling
- Carbonates
- Shales
- Tight Gas Sands
- Common Rock Physics Models for Elastic and Electrical Measurements
- Time Lapse Reservoir Monitoring and Stress Changes
Seismic Modeling and Inversion
- Inversion with Multiples
- Global Minimization
- Uncertainty Estimates
- Anisotropic Inversion
- Upscaling
2010 Anticipated Deliverables
During year one of LFP3, we propose to focus on new rock physics models for seismic properties, well-tie, and seismic inversion tools. The following are goals and deliverables that we plan to achieve during 2010. These goals may be refined depending on feedback from sponsors.
Rock Physics
Develop new methodology for modeling seismic properties in carbonates, shales and tight gas sands, with the goal of better predicting these properties under difference stress and fluid conditions. We will increase our emphasis on additional characterization of pore geometry in addition to porosity.
Seismic Modeling/Inversion
Investigate and implement a high speed forward modeling code in 2D, including multiples. Investigate and implement a fast global inversion algorithm for full waveform seismic, allowing quantification of uncertainties.
Science: Research Reports, Data Analysis, and Practical Workflows
- Reprints and bibliographies of literature on carbonates, shales, and laminated sands
- iMOSS projects with example well log data representing typical carbonate, shale, and laminated sand lithologies
Tools: Software Implementation in iMOSS
- Carbonate, shale, and tight gas sand, and stress-dependent rock physics diagnostic technology delivered as LFP-only iMOSS tools, workflows, and example data sets
- One seat of iMOSS
- Support, maintenance, and upgrades at no cost to LFP3 sponsors
- Technology transfer: robust recipes, best practices, and workflows
Training and Consulting
New consortium benefit will include two man-days of on-site trainingand consulting with each sponsor to demonstrate software, best practices, and workflows developed by LFP. These sessionswill be scheduled individually with each sponsor beginning in the first quarter of 2010.
Contact:
Arthur Cheng +1-713-783-5593
Downolad the full proposal