Probabilistic Integration of Geomechanical and Geostatistical Inferences for Mapping Natural Fracture Networks

Abstract

AbstractEstimation of a reservoir’s production potential, well placement and field development depends largely on accurate modeling of the existing fracture networks. However, there is always significant uncertainty associated with the prediction of spatial location and connectivity of fracture networks due to lack of sufficient data to model them. Therefore, stochastic characterization of these fractured reservoirs becomes necessary.