P-wave fracture prediction algorithm using data with limited azimuthal distribution

Sam Zandong Sun, Xi Xiao, Lei Chen, Pei Yang, Haijun Yang, Chunshu Luo

The Leading Edge · 2012 · 19 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

Many carbonate reservoirs are present in China's Tarim Basin. The storage spaces are mostly secondary and about 99% of the porosity is from fractures and dissolution caves or holes. Fractures represent both the storage space and migration channels of hydrocarbon fluids. Therefore predicting fracture development is a challenge that confronts us in this area.

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