An initial model construction method constrained by stratigraphic sequence representation for pre‐stack seismic inversion

Abstract

AbstractThe construction of an accurate and high‐resolution reservoir parameter model is crucial for reservoir characterization. However, due to the band‐limited characteristics of seismic data, the inversion results heavily rely on the accuracy of the initial model. Most existing techniques for constructing an initial model interpolate well logging data within the stratigraphic framework, neglecting the effect of the stratigraphic sequence, which compromises the reliability of the initial model. The stratigraphic sequence is essential for dividing stratigraphic evolution stages and defining a geological relationship between reservoirs within the stratigraphic framework. Therefore, an initial model construction method constrained by stratigraphic sequence representation is proposed for pre‐stack seismic inversion. The process begins with establishing the stratigraphic framework using horizon and fault data. Subsequently, the collaborative sparse representation algorithm is used to learn a joint dictionary that captures the relationship of structural features between seismic data and stratigraphic sequence from the well logging data. In the process of seismic data representation, the stratigraphic sequence is accurately represented in three‐dimensional space by sharing sparse coefficients in the joint dictionary. Finally, the elastic parameter model is constructed by integrating the stratigraphic framework, stratigraphic sequence and well logging data, providing a reliable initial model for pre‐stack seismic inversion. The main innovation of the proposed method is the three‐dimensional representation of the stratigraphic sequence. A synthetic example demonstrates that the proposed method produces a more accurate initial model than conventional interpolation methods. Additionally, when applied to field data, it yields satisfactory results even without complete S‐wave velocity well logging data.