An enhanced method for evaluating the static connectivity of reservoirs using pressure coefficient–depth plots

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中文题名一种利用压力系数-深度图评估储层静态连通性的改进方法
作者Geng Qian
作者单位China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) , Tianjin, China;
刊名AAPG Bulletin
2025
109
04
摘要
Pressure–depth profiles have been a cornerstone in investigating static reservoir connectivity and compartmentalization since the advent of repeated formation testing tools in the 1970s. The method operates by comparing fluid densities across reservoirs, as indicated by differences in fluid pressure gradients. Discerning pressure shifts requires that the fluids be in the same phase. However, traditional profiles falter in situations with diverse pore fluids due to unpredictable pressure barriers between intersecting trends. Moreover, in normal hydrostatic settings, pore pressure trends often cluster closely, making it challenging to detect minor pressure differences. These limitations introduce uncertainties, thereby reducing the accuracy of connectivity assessments. This paper presents an enhanced method of plotting pressure coefficients against depth. For a given fluid unit, the pressure coefficients show an inversely proportional relationship with depth. The graph depicts a hyperbolic curve that represents fluid pressure variations as a function of fluid density. Differences between the function curves, described by four geometric properties—coincidence, monotonicity, asymptotics, and symmetry—are closely linked to the variable pressure characteristics of compartments. This study provides a detailed analysis of pore pressure data from the Bohai Bay Basin and introduces several case studies. The results show that comparing the geometric properties of functional relationships in pressure coefficient–depth plots significantly reduces uncertainties when assessing static reservoir connectivity, especially in normal pressure conditions and with diverse fluids.

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