Reservoir Performance Prediction Methods Based on Fractal Geostatistics

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Summary: This paper describes a method for blending fractal statistics, detailed geologic data, finite-difference simulation, and streamtube models into a systematic approach for prediction of reservoir performance. The objective is to make accurate predictions for large-scale projects by detailed accounting of reservoir heterogeneity with reduced history-matching effort at a low overall cost. The method has been tested for waterflood and miscible gas injection projects with balanced injection/production volumes. Example applications are shown for four field cases.