Lithological and zonal porosity-permeability distributions in the Arab-D reservoir,
uthmaniyah field, Saudi Arabia
By:Saner, S (Saner, S); Sahin, A (Sahin, A)
AAPG BULLETIN
Volume: 83
Issue: 2
Pages: 230-243
Published: FEB 1999
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Abstract
Permeability vs. porosity plots for the Arab-D carbonate reservoir show a relatively poor
correlation, so permeability estimation still remains an issue for discussion. In this study,
we integrated basic core measurements with stratigraphic and petrographic analyses to
determine porosity and permeability distributions and to identify the association of high
permeability, in Darcy range, with lithology and defined reservoir zones.
Carbonate rock types in the Arab-D reservoir have been grouped into three lithofacies:
granular, muddy-granular, and muddy. The granular lithofacies is the most porous and
permeable, and all permeability measurements in Darcy range are associated with it. The
muddy facies is represented by low porosity and permeability values. Porosity and
permeability distributions of the muddy-granular facies spread over the two regions
representative of the muddy and the granular facies,
Porosity and permeability distribution patterns of the Arab-D zones are controlled by both
type and the arrangement of different lithologies. Zones made up of granular facies
demonstrate uniformly high porosity and permeability distributions and reveal the highest
permeability Intervals. Zones represented by muddy-granular and muddy facies indicate
more heterogeneous and mostly bimodal porosity and permeability distributions.
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Author Information
Reprint Address: Saner, S (reprint author)
King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Res Inst, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
Organization-Enhanced Name(s)
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Addresses:
[ 1 ] King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Res Inst, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Organization-Enhanced Name(s)
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
E-mail Addresses:ssaner@kfupm.edu.sa; asahin@kiupm.edu.sa
Document Information
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Accession Number: WOS:000078355900003
ISSN: 0149-1423