Abstract
Shaly sandstone reservoirs have complex pore systems with ultra-low to low interparticle permeability and low to moderate porosity. This has led to development of several models to calculate water saturation in shaly sandstone reservoirs using different approaches, assumptions and certain range of conditions for application. This study has used actual well logging data from two different fields of South Texas and North Sea to evaluate and compare the most popular five shaly sandstone models for calculating water saturation. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis of tortuosity coefficient (a), cementation exponent (m) and water saturation exponent (n) is achieved to investigate their effects on computed values of water saturations using different models. The results indicated that the increase of shale volume decreases water saturation calculated for all popular models. In addition, the increase of tortuosity coefficient and/or cementation exponent (m) causes overestimation of water saturation while the increase of saturation exponent (n) results in underestimation values. The results also showed that the increase of shale volume decreases water saturation calculated for all popular models. In addition, the increase of tortuosity coefficient and/or cementation exponent (m) causes overestimation of water saturation while the increase of saturation exponent (n) results in underestimation values. Key words: Shaly reservoirs, water saturation, well logging, field analysis.
Highlights
Full Length Research PaperAnalysis and field applications of water saturation models in shaly reservoirs Shedid A
Development of shaly reservoirs represents a real challenge in the oil industry due to their severe heterogeneity and complex nature
Based upon the previous laboratory investigations proposed by Simandoux (1963), and field experience conducted on the Niger Delta as presented by Poupon et al (1967), Schlumberger (1972) model is suitable for many shaly formations, independent of the distribution of the shale or the range of water saturation values encountered in the log analysis
Summary
Analysis and field applications of water saturation models in shaly reservoirs Shedid A. Sandstone reservoirs have complex pore systems with ultra-low to low interparticle permeability and low to moderate porosity. This has led to development of several models to calculate water saturation in shaly sandstone reservoirs using different approaches, assumptions and certain range of conditions for application. Sensitivity analysis of tortuosity coefficient (a), cementation exponent (m) and water saturation exponent (n) is achieved to investigate their effects on computed values of water saturations using different models. The results indicated that the increase of shale volume decreases water saturation calculated for all popular models. The results showed that the increase of shale volume decreases water saturation calculated for all popular models.
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