Patent ID: 9086507
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: G01V

Abstract:
1. A method of determining characteristics of a subterranean body, comprising: performing a simulation using a reservoir model of the subterranean body through which a well extends to obtain simulated pressure data; performing pressure testing in the well, wherein the pressure testing comprises drawing down pressure in the well; measuring pressure data in the well during the pressure testing; comparing the simulated pressure data with the measured pressure data; performing a seismic survey operation that includes activation of at least one seismic source outside the well; measuring seismic data as part of the seismic survey operation; and updating, by a processing system, the reservoir model of the subterranean body according to the comparing and according to an architecture of the subterranean body determined based on the seismic data, wherein the reservoir model is representative of the characteristics of the subterranean body.