Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning

The sedimentary environment of the marine-continental transitional facies leads to complex reservoir lithologies characterized by rapid changes in lithology, the presence of thin interbeds, and strong heterogeneity in both vertical and horizontal directions. The resultant difficulties with lithology...

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Main Authors: Mi Liu, Song Hu, Jun Zhang, Youlong Zou
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-01-01
Series:Unconventional Resources
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666519022000334
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author Mi Liu
Song Hu
Jun Zhang
Youlong Zou
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Song Hu
Jun Zhang
Youlong Zou
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description The sedimentary environment of the marine-continental transitional facies leads to complex reservoir lithologies characterized by rapid changes in lithology, the presence of thin interbeds, and strong heterogeneity in both vertical and horizontal directions. The resultant difficulties with lithology identification pose challenges to the evaluation of reservoir parameters and the prediction of sweet spots. This study investigated the reservoirs of marine-continental transitional facies in the Permian Longtan Formation in area A, southwestern Sichuan. Based on core descriptions, mineral composition analysis, and log responses, this study divided the reservoir lithologies into eight types, i.e., coals, carbonaceous shales, mudstones, argillaceous siltstones, siltstones, fine sandstones, calcareous mudstones, and bauxitic mudstones. Then, this study determined the log response characteristics of different lithologies, established the charts for identifying typical lithologies from log data, and formed a set of methods and processes for identifying complex reservoir lithologies from log data. Furthermore, this study established lithology identification models using methods of multi-resolution graph-based clustering (MRGC), cross plot - decision tree, and random forest. These models had an accuracy rate of 84.3%, 85.6%, and 91%, respectively, indicating high identification precision overall. In addition, this study compared and analyzed the application conditions, advantages, and disadvantages of different lithology identification methods, providing guidance for subsequent identification of complex reservoir lithologies from log data.
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spelling doaj.art-6257e884de5944ffb7d534f5a297b44b2023-09-17T04:57:37ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Unconventional Resources2666-51902023-01-0132029Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learningMi Liu0Song Hu1Jun Zhang2Youlong Zou3Corresponding author.; Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 102206, ChinaPetroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 102206, ChinaPetroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 102206, ChinaPetroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing, 102206, ChinaThe sedimentary environment of the marine-continental transitional facies leads to complex reservoir lithologies characterized by rapid changes in lithology, the presence of thin interbeds, and strong heterogeneity in both vertical and horizontal directions. The resultant difficulties with lithology identification pose challenges to the evaluation of reservoir parameters and the prediction of sweet spots. This study investigated the reservoirs of marine-continental transitional facies in the Permian Longtan Formation in area A, southwestern Sichuan. Based on core descriptions, mineral composition analysis, and log responses, this study divided the reservoir lithologies into eight types, i.e., coals, carbonaceous shales, mudstones, argillaceous siltstones, siltstones, fine sandstones, calcareous mudstones, and bauxitic mudstones. Then, this study determined the log response characteristics of different lithologies, established the charts for identifying typical lithologies from log data, and formed a set of methods and processes for identifying complex reservoir lithologies from log data. Furthermore, this study established lithology identification models using methods of multi-resolution graph-based clustering (MRGC), cross plot - decision tree, and random forest. These models had an accuracy rate of 84.3%, 85.6%, and 91%, respectively, indicating high identification precision overall. In addition, this study compared and analyzed the application conditions, advantages, and disadvantages of different lithology identification methods, providing guidance for subsequent identification of complex reservoir lithologies from log data.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666519022000334Marine-continental transitional faciesLithology identificationLog responsesMachine learning
spellingShingle Mi Liu
Song Hu
Jun Zhang
Youlong Zou
Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
Unconventional Resources
Marine-continental transitional facies
Lithology identification
Log responses
Machine learning
title Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
title_full Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
title_fullStr Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
title_full_unstemmed Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
title_short Methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
title_sort methods for identifying complex lithologies from log data based on machine learning
topic Marine-continental transitional facies
Lithology identification
Log responses
Machine learning
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666519022000334
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