Structural Interpretation of Seismic Data of Mishrif Formation in East Abu-Amoud Field, South-eastern Iraq

Authors

  • Mohammed H. Al-Aaraji Department of Geology, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Hussein H. Karim Civil Engineering Department, University of Technology, Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2021.62.10.19

Keywords:

Mishrif Formation, Structural interpretation, depth map, Abu-Amoud field

Abstract

      The seismic method depends on the nature of the reflected waves from the interfaces between layers, which in turn depends on the density and velocity of the layer, and this is called acoustic impedance. The seismic sections of the East Abu-Amoud field that is located in Missan Province, south-eastern Iraq, were studied and interpreted for updating the structural picture of the major Mishrif Formation for the reservoir in the Abu-amoud field. The Mishrif Formation is rich in petroleum in this area, with an area covering about 820 km2. The seismic interpretation of this study was carried out utilizing the software of Petrel-2017. The horizon was calibrated and defined on the seismic section with well-logs data (well tops, check shot, sonic logs, and density logs) in the interpretations process for identifying the upper and lower boundaries of Mishrif Formation. As well, mapping of two-way time and depth structural maps was carried out, to aid in understanding the lateral and vertical variations and to show the formation of the structural surfaces. The study found that Mishrif thickness increases toward the east, which means that it increases from the Abu-Amoud field in Nasiriyah towards the East Abu-Amoud field in Missan province.       The aim of the study is to draw a high-resolution structural image of the East Abu Amoud field in southeast Iraq and to show the types of the existing faults and structures in the study area.

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Published

2021-10-30

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Geology

How to Cite

Structural Interpretation of Seismic Data of Mishrif Formation in East Abu-Amoud Field, South-eastern Iraq. (2021). Iraqi Journal of Science, 62(10), 3612-3619. https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2021.62.10.19

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