Mapping CO2 Floods Using the Depth-to-Surface Resistivity Method: A Technology and Field Example

Abstract

Abstract Depth to Surface Resistivity (DSR) has been shown to be effective at mapping CO2, water flood, and residual oil aerially and vertically. Provided there is sufficient resistivity contrast between injected and in-situ fluids and subject to the reservoir depth and overburden resistivity, the technique is applicable for monitoring IOR/EOR fields. This information can be used to evaluate cap rock integrity, fluid loss to faults, and migration paths. The following paper presents a study of a CO2 flood followed by water alternating gas (WAG) injection.