Patent ID: 8437997
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: E21B,G01V

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for analyzing connected quality of a subsurface region, said method comprising: analyzing geologic time scale reservoir connectivity for the subsurface region; developing a baseline reservoir connectivity model based on the geologic time scale reservoir connectivity for the subsurface region, wherein the baseline reservoir connectivity model includes determining compartments, at least one connection between compartments, and connection properties; interpreting the compartments within the subsurface region based on production data; analyzing fluid properties within the subsurface region based on production data; analyzing fluid distribution within the subsurface region based on production data; and using a computer to build a production time scale fluid connectivity model having compartments, at least one connection, and connection properties based on production data and a reconciliation of the baseline reservoir connectivity model with the production data.