Internship/student project - Training Images for MPS Facies Modeling
Job Summary:
Multiple-Point Statistics (MPS) is a relatively new method for modelling the 3D distribution of sedimentary facies in the subsurface, based on research at Stanfor University (as an example see http://pangea.stanford.edu/~jcaers/papers/SPE77426.pdf). This technique consists of two steps:
- In an image analysis step, the 3D distribution of facies in ‘training images’ is analysed, 2D and 3D cubes with (conceptual) patterns of facies for different depositional conditions.
- Patterns identified in the training image and registered in a list are then used to simulate single or multiple equiprobable facies distributions into a (reservoir) model.
For facies modelling, JewelSuite cooperates with Ephesia, the developer of the Impala software for MPS simulations (http://www.ephesia-consult.com/Table/Impala/ ). A JewelSuite plug-in to Impala has been developed, for release to selected customers in April and to general users in Q3/2010. We expect that MPS will become the prime technology for facies modelling, complementing and gradually replacing object-based methods. As such there is a lot of interest from operators of oil and gas reservoirs into this technique.
We invite students to cooperate with us in the creation of geologically and statistically sound training images. This is not a trivial task and requires the following skills:
- Good command of depositional processes and the ability to conceptualise the 3D patterns of facies resulting from these processes into 2D and 3D models, i.e. advanced students with a focus on clastic or carbonate sedimentology will be considered.
- Command of (geo)statistical concepts, including understanding of ‘stationarity’ and ‘scale of measurement’, essential to create training images that satisfy these conditions.
- Some affinity to computer assisted modelling and numerical methods are a definite plus.
The models will be created in JewelSuite, using an alpha-release of JewelSuite 2010.
We are open to entertain various forms of collaboration, from internships to sponsored student projects at Master and PhD level. The IP rights for the generated models will be with JOA Oil & Gas.
For more information contact Christian Hocker at christian.hocker@jewelsuite.com or +31 152572796