Maximizing the value of seismic data through increased horizon mapping:applications in the Middle East and Canada

摘要

Having access to a dense set of seismic horizons opens new seismic interpretation possibilities. In this article,we will first discuss how to create a HorizonCube -a volume containing a dense set of 3D correlated stratigraphic surfaces. Then, we will discuss two examples of HorizonCube applications. The first example is from the Middle East where a significant improvement is achieved in modelling the architecture of a producing Rudist Reef complex belonging to the Middle Cretaceous Mishrif Formation. The second example is from Canada, where the dense sets of horizons are used to help characterize heterogeneous oil sands of the Lower Cretaceous McMurray Formation.