Meandering river sandstone architecture characterization based on seisimic sedimentology in Kumkol South oilfields [RETRACTED ARTICLE]

Abstract

To improve the finely architecture characterization of meandering river sand body in wide well space oilfield, this study identified the meandering river sand body of Layer MI-1 of Kumkol South Oilfield in South Turgai Basin. Under the guidance of the sedimentary pattern of meandering channel sand body, this study establishes the log-seismic reservoir characterization method by applying reservoir characterization，seismic sedimentology and seismic forward simulation with well logging and seismic data. The different levels of meandering river sand body which include the composite meandering belts, single meandering belt, single point bar and single point bar inner are finely studied in Layer MI-1 of Kumkol South Oilfield. Based on the researches mentioned above, the recognition method and criteria of composite channel are studied. Specifically, the cosine phase seismic attribute can be used to recognize the lateral boundaries of composite channel when the thickness of composite channels >8 m. And the frequency division data can be used to recognize the vertical boundaries of composite channels when the thickness of composite channels >9 m. The recognition methods of the abandon channel and the mud stone between channels are also studied. Specifically, the sweet, waveform classification and the three-instantaneous information can improve the recognition of single channel boundary. Six boundaries are recognized in layer MI-1. Finally, the recognition method and criteria of lateral accretionary layers are studied. In the sedimentary and seismic data conditions of study area, the synthetic seismic information can improve the recognition of the lateral accretionary layers when the thickness of point bar >12 m and the thickness of lateral accretionary layers >1. 5 m.