Seismic Reprocessing Programme Final
Seismic Reprocessing Programme Final
INTRODUCTION
Baran block was awarded on July 28, 2010 covering an area of 2475.26 sq.kms falling
in the district of Dadu (Sind) and Lasbella (Baluchistan) in Zone-3. The nearest major
city is Dadu which is about 20 Km to the west, the nearest town Johi is 2Km away from
the concession area.
The major trend of Topography of Baran Block is hilly but accessible. On the basis of
topographical, Raster and elevation data and satellite images Baran Block is subdivided
into three regions Northern, Southern and Central region
In the vicinity of Baran Block the major Gas producing fields are Zamzama, Bhit, Bhadra
and recently commercially viable gas was discovered in Rehman-01 well of Kirthar
block. The proven Gas reservoir in this region is Pab sandstone formation, which is also
expected to encounter in the Baran block which will be confirmed after seismic survey,
drilling of exploratory well and extensive testing.
On the basis of that working map four geophysical leads were marked and lead map is
prepared and seismic lines were bifurcated lead wise and these leads were named as
Lead A, B, C, D. as shown in (Fig: 3)
A priority is then defined for these leads on the basis of seismic lines reviewed and by
preliminary interpretation.” Lead A” is given top priority on the basis of following
conditions that is “Lead A” straddles in the southern part of the north eastern side of the
Baran block and extends further outside the block boundary in south west of Zamzama
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field. On the basis of data reviewed it was revealed that this lead is oriented NW-SE
bounded by a fault on its western side with
On priority wise “Lead D” is given 2nd rank. This structure straddles in the southern part
of the Baran block. This structure is oriented in NW-SE with approximate area of 10
Sq.kms with a structural relief of about 30 msec. This lead has seismic coverage of
about 325 L.Km data.
In initial phase it is decided to work on these two leads. Therefore 23 seismic lines
covering these leads have been finalized for purchase and to do interpretation while the
remaining two leads and there seismic data will be worked out in future.
In house Interpretation:
Lead A has been ranked on first due to easy accessibility, flat
topography and existence of petroleum system in nearby Zamzama field. This
lead contains 10 seismic lines covering 400.55 L.km. Some portion of these lines
lies inside the block boundary and some portion on outside the Baran Block
Boundary. Initially an in house interpretation was started on 400 L.Km data of
Lead A marked on the basis of data reviewed .Horizons are marked and mapping
has been done by incorporation the VSP data of Zamzama-01 and Zamzama-02
wells on Geographix system. Preliminary mapping has been done on Pab level
because Pab is target horizons in Baran area because Pab is proven reservoir in
this part and a TWT structure map has been prepared at Pab
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Level as shown in (Fig: 5). Sequence of horizons picked during interpretation with the
help of VSP data is as follows and is shown in (Fig: 11)
1. Siwalik
2. Gaj
3. Kirthar
4. Lakki
5. Dunghan
6. Girdo
7. Khadro
8. Pab
Lead A Data
Sr.No. Line Name FSP LSP G.I LKm Remarks
400.55
During interpretation, there are lot of issues regarding data quality, the main thing is that
data is of different vintages. Some seismic lines are of 1980 vintage and some are of
2001 vintage. This created lot of problems including misties and poor fault definitions
etc.
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A1: The data available for interpretation is of 1979 vintage shot by OGDC long time back.
OGDCL had shallow level objectives and during processing they did not emphasis on deeper
part.
A2: OGIL holds deeper objectives, i.e. Pab sandstone which is variable in depth in different
parts of Baran Block. In Lead –A of northern part of Block, Re-processing objective has been
marked in the interval of 1600ms-3100ms and the horizons in this interval are Lakki, Pab and
Mughalkot as shown in (Enclosure 2).
A3: Seismic line 806-JH-16 has been marked as key line for selection of parameters and
testing due to the line passing through the crust of the structure as shown in (Fig:10).
A4: Seismic lines of JH vintage have low frequency and low amplitude data which resulted in
the improper resolution of two seismic reflections. The low frequency data has main impact on
either side of the fault as shown in (Fig: 6)
A5: Fault definitions are not properly resolved and due to steep dips on both sides of the
fault, due to this reason horizon correlation is big challenge on both sides of the fault as shown
in (Fig: 9)
A6: Velocity modeling technique is not utilized as appropriate as it is used now a day.
Comprehensive velocity modeling is required for the proper placement of horizons at their true
positions and to reduce the pseudo effects.
A7: Mistie of different vintages is major concern for the reprocessing of the data. Mistie of
20-30ms is evident on the interpreted data. The intersection between seismic lines HPK96-08
and 806-JH-15 reveals a mistie of approx 30msec which needs to be addressed in the re-
processing as shown in (Fig: 7 & 8).
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Reprocessing:
On the basis of technically highlighted issues, the seismic reprocessing of the processed
data is really an important step required before proceeding towards the planning of new
seismic acquisition to fulfill the commitment with Government of Pakistan
Objectives of Reprocessing:
One important aspect of data processing is to uncover genuine reflections by suppressing all
unwanted energies (noise of various types).The objective of seismic data processing is to
convert the information recorded in the field to a form that can be used for geological
interpretation. Through processing we are enhancing signal to noise ratio, removing the seismic
impulse from the trace and repositioning the reflectors to its true location (NMO, DMO and
Migration), thereby making it into a more palatable form. Some of the major objectives of
reprocessing are as follows
12. Accurate placement of reflectors at their actual sub surface positions with
maximum possible vertical and lateral resolution.
13. Reflectors continuity and prominence, both vertically and horizontally.
806-JH
Input SegY
Output WGC Code 4 Format
Output Data Length 6000MS at 4 msec
GEOMETRY DEFINITION
Elevation Statistics
Datum - 0m
Replacement Velocity-2000 msec
AMPLITUDE RECOVERY
Geometric Spread CompensationA – 1(TWT * Vrms2)
Offset Weighing 7 Times Far to Near
ZONE MUTE
Filter -120msecTaper 3-25 Hz
Start - 70msec 360msec
End - 500msec 300msec
ZONE ANOMALY PROCESSING Spike Removal
Trace Editing - Bad Trace Edit
DESIGNATURE DECONVOLUTION
Wavelet Length -400msec
Instrument Response Parameter 3//18 93/36Hz
Target Output 6/18 62/18Hz
STATICS CORRECTIONS -160 msec Bulk Shift
Velocity Analysis - 2 km Interval
Normal Moveout Correction
SURFACE CONSISTANT RESIDUAL STATICS
Window 800-3200 msec
Maximum Shift 48 msec
MUTE
Offset Time
420 4
450 50
1175 110
2700 2200
PRE-STACK SCALING
Instantaneous AGC 500 msec
STACK DMO
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GOR04-01
Demultiplex
Geometry Definition & Bad Trace Editing
Minimum Phase Conversion
F-X Noise Suppression
Pre-Filtering(band Pass 6-90 Hz Zero Phase)
Spherical Divergence Amplitude Compensation
Surface Consistent Amplitude Compensation
Predictive Deconvolution
0000-2400 msec gap-24 msec Operator Length-200 msec
2100-6000 msec gap-24 msec Operator Length-200 msec
1st Velocity Analysis at every 1 KM Interval
Refraction Static Correction
Final Datum – 0M, Replacement Velocity – 2000m/sec
1st Surface Constituent Residual Statics Correction
Windows 700-3200 msec, Max Shift 24 msec; 9 trace model
2nd Velocity Analysis at every 500 KM Interval
2nd Surface Constituent Residual Statics Correction
Windows 700-3200 msec, Max Shift 16 msec; 9 trace model
CDP Constituent Residual Statics
Model Trace 3, Max Shift 12 msec
Common Offset Sort
Kirchhoff’s DMO in Common Offset Domain
Pre-Stack time Migration in Common Offset
Final Velocity Analysis at 500m interval
NMO & Final Mute & Stacking
FX Residual migration
Matching Filtering
Spectral Whitening (10-50 Hz)
Post Stack Random Noise Attenuation
Time Variant Filtering
0S 12-75 Hz
1.5 S 10-60 Hz
2.5 S 8-50 Hz
4S 8-40 Hz
5S 08-35 Hz
PROCESSING SERVICES
Basic POSTM and PSTM, processing sequences may consist of steps given below, yet processor
has to optimize the sequences after rigorous experimentation in order to obtain the best
possible quality results as per entire satisfaction of operator. However these sequences may be
changed when and where necessary to arrive at a better quality of processed data as per
directions.
BASIC PROPOSED PROCESSING SEQUENCE:
Company will evaluate each important step of processing during data processing. The following
processing results for each line of processing/ reprocessing program should be available to the
Company via email or ftp in CGM and SEG Y files.
1. Shot Records Quality: At least every tenth/twentieth shot record of each line before
and after all types of noise have been attenuated for review of shot records quality to be used
in processing.
4. Residual static Stack: To review the quality of the stack after application of residual
static. The correct refraction/tomostatics and residual static solution will help to improve
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continuity, wavelet amplitude and phase of the seismic data which will help to improve velocity
analysis and migration results.
5. Final Stack To review the quality of final stack and compare with final stack produce
from an in-field processing unit.
6. Post Stack Time Migration: To review the post stack time migration results, compare
with final stack and to see how far we achieve the objective to place reflected energy at the
sub-surface positions where it originated.
7. Pre Stack Time Migration: To review the pre stack time migration results and to see
improvement as compare to post stack time migration results. Post and pre stack time
migration will help us to determine how severe the degree of horizontal and vertical velocity
variations, the dip of reflectors to be accurately imaged and positioned where it originated.
The side labels of all display sections should include the acquisition and processing parameters
in meters while the top label of all display sections should have line intersections (Company will
provide data to generate line intersection with lines in the area), velocity boxes, profiles of
surface elevation in meter, shot, receiver and residual statics and CDP fold coverage.
foremost step in the processing sequence and it commences with the reception of field tapes
and observers log. Field tape contains seismic data and observer’s log contains geographical
data (Shot/Receiver numbers, elevations, Latitude, Longitude etc).
The cost of raw data & its reprocessing cost are as under
Phase 1:
Initially on the basis of preliminary working on the vintage data four (04) options have
been worked out.
Option-1:
In 1st option complete reprocessing of all the vintage data was bring into consideration. It holds
the following detail about the raw data purchase and reprocessing cost. Fig: 12 is showing the
seismic data selected only for Option-1 among the complete reprocessing schedule for
Northern part of Baran block.
Field Data:
Reprocessing Data :
Below is the map showing seismic lines of Option-1 for data purchase & reprocessing
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Option-2:
After a detailed interpretation and discussion it was decided to concentrate only on those
seismic lines that are passing through Lead A. So it was decided to squeeze the data by looking
at the economics of the data. So in the above mentioned Option-1 , a seismic line 806-JH-14 is
exempted, and the rest of the data is taken as Option-2 for reprocessing.Fig:13 is showing list of
seismic data squeezed for reprocessing
Field Data
Reprocessing Cost:
Total Data: 185 Km
Below is the map showing seismic lines of Option-2 for data purchase & reprocessing
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Option-3
In next option, it was revealed that major portion of seismic lines is lying outside the Baran
Block, so we do not have any option in field data purchase but in seismic reprocessing we have
choice to select a range of shot points of seismic line. So in this option few shot points of
seismic lines are exempted, in this way we have squeezed some data for reprocessing. So in this
option field data of all the lines mentioned is to be purchased completely and reprocessing is
from shot point to shot point. Shot points are selected in such a way so that our structure area
should lie in these selected points
Field Data
Grand Total =
$17271
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Reprocessing Data :
Reprocessing Cost:
Total Data: 152 Km
Option-4
In this option, the selection criteria for selection of seismic lines is to select only those parts of
seismic lines which are lying completely inside the Baran Block. In this option seismic line 806-
JH-17 is exempted because this line is lying completely outside the block and rest of the lines
are lying inside the block partially. The basic purpose of selection of seismic lines inside the
block is existence of structure and not its extents.
Field Data
Sr.No Line name Total Line Km
1 806-JH-12 53.8
2 806-JH-15 46.7
3 806-JH-16 46.1
4 GGOR04-01 22.02
Total 168.62
Reprocessing Data :
Reprocessing Cost:
Total Data: 43.62 Km
Phase 2:
Lead B Data:
Data Falling Outside the block-No of input tapes (0.85 No of Km x$75) = $63.75
Reprocessing Cost:
Recommendations:
By keeping in view the comparison of all the proposed options, option-4 is
recommended for considerations due to following points.
1. At this stage, only those shot points of seismic data are recommended for
reprocessing which are lying inside the block to validate the structure.
2. Hold a reasonable data for validation of the structure. It may increase subject to
the suggestions (if any from vendor).
Option-4
Field Data
Sr.No Line name Total Line Km
1 806-JH-12 53.8
2 806-JH-15 46.7
3 806-JH-16 46.1
4 GGOR04-01 22.02
Total 168.62
Field Data Purchase Cost :
Total Cost of Option-4 Field Data = $10545
Reprocessing Data :