18172870. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SECONDARY POROSITY simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SECONDARY POROSITY

Organization Name

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Mandefro Belayneh Woldeamanuel of Cypress TX (US)

Mohammed Aljasem of Dhahran (SA)

Paul Tarabbia of Dhahran (SA)

Tomislav Ilijas of Dhahran (SA)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SECONDARY POROSITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18172870 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SECONDARY POROSITY

• • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application describes a method for identifying secondary porosities in a subsurface formation by correlating multiple sets of data and estimating the volumetric properties based on the identified porosities.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Correlating various data sets such as core sample images, borehole images, and caliper enlargement data to identify secondary porosities.
• Determining volumetric estimations of the subsurface formation based on the identified secondary porosities.

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in the oil and gas industry for reservoir characterization and optimization of production strategies.

• • Problems Solved:**
• Efficient identification of secondary porosities in subsurface formations.
• Accurate volumetric estimations for better reservoir management.

• • Benefits:**
• Improved understanding of subsurface formations.
• Enhanced reservoir modeling and production forecasting.

• • Commercial Applications:**
• Title: "Enhanced Reservoir Characterization Technology for Oil and Gas Industry"
• This technology can be used by oil and gas companies for better decision-making in exploration and production activities.

• • Prior Art:**

Readers can explore prior research on subsurface imaging techniques, reservoir characterization methods, and porosity identification in geological formations.

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay updated on advancements in subsurface imaging technologies, reservoir modeling software, and porosity quantification methods.

• • Questions about Secondary Porosity Identification:**

1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of volumetric estimations in subsurface formations? 2. What are the key data sets used in identifying secondary porosities in this method?

Original Abstract Submitted

In some examples, a method for identifying secondary porosities can include correlating multiple sets of data of a subsurface formation, identifying one or more secondary porosities based on the correlated data, and determining a volumetric estimation of the subsurface formation based on the one or more secondary porosities. The multiple sets of data are selected from one or more of core sample images, borehole images, caliper enlargement data, bad-hole flag data, and loss circulation data.