Unique problems associated with seismic analysis of partially gas-saturated unconsolidated sediments
Marine and Petroleum Geology
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Abstract
Gas hydrate stability conditions restrict the occurrence of gas hydrate to unconsolidated and high water-content sediments at shallow depths. Because of these host sediments properties, seismic and well log data acquired for the detection of free gas and associated gas hydrate-bearing sediments often require nonconventional analysis. For example, a conventional method of identifying free gas using the compressional/shear-wave velocity (Vp/Vs) ratio at the logging frequency will not work, unless the free-gas saturations are more than about 40%. The P-wave velocity dispersion of partially gas-saturated sediments causes a problem in interpreting well log velocities and seismic data. Using the White, J.E. [1975. Computed seismic speeds and attenuation in rocks with partial gas saturation. Geophysics 40, 224-232] model for partially gas-saturated sediments, the difference between well log and seismic velocities can be reconciled. The inclusion of P-wave velocity dispersion in interpreting well log data is, therefore, essential to identify free gas and to tie surface seismic data to synthetic seismograms.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Unique problems associated with seismic analysis of partially gas-saturated unconsolidated sediments |
| Series title | Marine and Petroleum Geology |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2008.07.009 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Marine and Petroleum Geology |
| First page | 775 |
| Last page | 781 |
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