Prediction of hydrocarbon accumulations using 2D basin and petroleum system modeling: Case studies from Abu Zenima and October fields in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Author:

Tarshan Ahmed1

Affiliation:

1. Nuclear Materials Authority, Airborne Geophysics Department, Exploration Division, Cairo, Egypt..

Abstract

This work aims to elucidate the potential applications of 2D basin and petroleum system modeling (BPSM) software in the assessment of hydrocarbon accumulations. To demonstrate how much information can be inferred regarding the existence of hydrocarbons and their mechanisms of accumulation in the subsurface, 2D BPSM was applied to two seismic sections that were utilized as case studies. The faults and horizons were digitally represented throughout the modeling phase to create the 2D BPSM for both seismic sections. The 2D BPSM construction used the age and lithology of each layer of the model as inputs. The hybrid technique was used to simulate hydrocarbon migration paths. The simulation findings showed that when the depth decreases, the degree of maturity declines, as some parts are characterized by transformation ratios of up to 100%. For the Upper Cretaceous source rock in model ABZ88-18, the levels of vitrinite reflectance (Ro%) are in the maturity phase and provide oil with Ro% values ranging from 0.6% to 1.3%. Whereas, in model 370, the Ro% values range from 0.55% to 1.3%. Based on the results of the modeling, new prospective hydrocarbon accumulations were found. Model ABZ88-18's estimated total mass is 292.9 million bbl oil and 11.49 million m3 gas, compared to model 370's estimated total mass of 178.52 million bbl oil.

Publisher

Society of Exploration Geophysicists

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