Porosity and Density Evaluation of Fatha-Hartha interval in East Baghdad Oil Field using Well Log Data
Abstract
The present study deals with experimental mathematical equations that link density and porosity with depth. After obtaining density and porosity information from three well logs scattered in the East Baghdad oil field, new empirical polynomial equations (porosity-depth, density-depth) were produced for all the geological formations between the Fatha and Hartha formations. The coefficient of determination (R2) of the equations derived for each formation ranged from 0.11 to 0.93, which was attributed to variable lithological and compaction effects. The depth information of (131) velocity analyses situated on the seismic lines grid covering the field was used for applying the new equations. After the new empirical polynomial equations were applied to the whole field, porosity and density contour maps for the Fatha-Hartha interval were produced. The location of high porosity zones was identified and related to the compaction and petroleum distribution in the field.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Geology (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
February 21, 2020
Submission Date
November 30, 2019
Acceptance Date
January 29, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 63 Number: 2
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04248-5