Ph.D. Dissertation at the University of Basrah Explores Enhancement of the Geological Model of the Mishrif Formation in the Halfaya Oil Field
A doctoral dissertation at the College of Science, University of Basrah, investigated seismic inversion analysis to improve the geological model of the Mishrif Formation in the Halfaya oil field, located in southeastern Iraq.
The dissertation, submitted by Jawad Kazem Al-Bahadli, aims to determine the petrophysical properties of the reservoir rocks by interpreting well logs and analyzing seismic data. This was achieved using seismic inversion techniques to transform seismic data into acoustic impedance.
The findings revealed that utilizing seismic data, which provides comprehensive coverage of the reservoir, significantly reduced uncertainty in reservoir characterization. The study also demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating seismic inversion techniques with artificial intelligence tools in enhancing the accuracy of three-dimensional geological models, thereby improving the reliability of reservoir understanding even in areas with limited well data.
The dissertation recommended improving reservoir evaluation through the integration of advanced seismic techniques with fault modeling and geomechanics, while also encouraging the application of these methodologies to other fields and formations to maximize their benefits.
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