The effect of seismic anisotropy on amplitude-based reservoir characterisation

Summary

The project aimed to assess the degree of fracture-induced anisotropy in, and estimate the effects of that anisotropy on, evaluations of NWS reservoir formations.

From the results of these studies different acquisition strategies could then be assessed along with their cost benefit ratios. A workflow design for prediction of petrophysical properties of these reservoirs was a further objective of the project.

Keywords: fractured reservoir, petrophysical properties, seismic data acquisition, seismic anisotropy