Using 3D seismic-derived information in lithofacies simulations. A case study
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This paper details a methodology for taking into account seismic information into 3D high resolution stochastic simulations of lithofacies. The simulation is based on a non stationary truncated gaussian approach. Within this frame, a 3D matrix of facies proportion is built. It is estimated from both well and seismic-derived proportions. Thus the seismic attributes are previously turned into soft estimates of proportions with different possible statistical calibration techniques. An application of this methodology to the simulation of lithotypes for a carbonate reservoir is described.
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