New workflow for estimating seismic wave attenuation from 3D surface seismic data

F. Bouchaala, M. Y. Ali, J. Matsushima, Y. Bouzidi, E. M. Takam Takougang, A. A. Awis Mohammed

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Abstract

Seismic wave attenuation Q∧<-1> is directly related to fractured rocks through scattering and fluid-related mechanisms, which are caused by fractures and pore fluids. This makes seismic attenuation a good parameter for studying fractured reservoirs. However, getting an accurate estimate of Q<-1> from 3D surface seismic data is challenging. This is due to the immaturity of the methodology which is mainly suitable for zero offset seismic data. In this study we established a new workflow to overcome such limitation. The seismic attenuation profiles estimated from geophone data acquired in an oilfield located in Abu Dhabi an emirate of the United Arab Emirates, show a sensitivity to oil-saturated zones.

Original languageBritish English
StatePublished - 2019
Event5th EAGE Workshop on Borehole Geophysics: Bridging the Gap between Surface and Reservoir - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 18 Nov 201920 Nov 2019

Conference

Conference5th EAGE Workshop on Borehole Geophysics: Bridging the Gap between Surface and Reservoir
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period18/11/1920/11/19

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