Applications and Developments of Sequence Stratigraphy in Latin America: Synthesis of Exploration and Development Experiences in the Sub-Andean Basins SPE 69446
Language: Inglés Series: Torres, M.A ; Publication details: Dallas, Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers 2001Summary: Applying sequence stratigraphy concepts to the interpretation of petroleum and depositional systems constitutes a fundamental approach for regional exploration and detailed development analysis. Distribution of reservoir, seal and source rock represent primary parameters in the definition of petroleum systems; description and weightiness of these components are critical in prospects; spatial distribution and architecture of rock facies are essential in appraisal and development of fields. Sequence stratigraphic concepts are a proven powerful tool that gives the analyst a competitive advantage when defining the hydrocarbon potential from a basin to a field scale project. It has proven particularly useful when looking at old plays or mature basins in the search for upside or new plays. Forward modeling and prediction of basin fill facies in data starved frontier areas has been another benefit from this technique. Application of the sequence stratigraphic tools is less obvious when dealing with terrestrial deposits dominated basins. Subandean basins present a variety of evaluation scenarios from the mature to the unexplored exploration/ development settings. A few examples of Repsol-YPF assets from the Eastern Venezuela basin; the Colombia Llanos basin; the Marañon and Ucayali basins in Peru and the Cuyo and Neuquen basins from Argentina are analyzed using these concepts.| Current library | Status | Barcode | |
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Applying sequence stratigraphy concepts to the interpretation of petroleum and depositional systems constitutes a fundamental approach for regional exploration and detailed development analysis. Distribution of reservoir, seal and source rock represent primary parameters in the definition of petroleum systems; description and weightiness of these components are critical in prospects; spatial distribution and architecture of rock facies are essential in appraisal and development of fields. Sequence stratigraphic concepts are a proven powerful tool that gives the analyst a competitive advantage when defining the hydrocarbon potential from a basin to a field scale project. It has proven particularly useful when looking at old plays or mature basins in the search for upside or new plays. Forward modeling and prediction of basin fill facies in data starved frontier areas has been another benefit from this technique. Application of the sequence stratigraphic tools is less obvious when dealing with terrestrial deposits dominated basins. Subandean basins present a variety of evaluation scenarios from the mature to the unexplored exploration/ development settings. A few examples of Repsol-YPF assets from the Eastern Venezuela basin; the Colombia Llanos basin; the Marañon and Ucayali basins in Peru and the Cuyo and Neuquen basins from Argentina are analyzed using these concepts.
