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predictions can help to improve the interpretation <strong>of</strong> Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators.<br />

Presence <strong>of</strong> turbidite features might be an alternative explanation for the occurrence <strong>of</strong><br />

high amplitude seismic events, which may be misidentified as hydrocarbon indicators.<br />

The combination <strong>of</strong> the geological study, which helps to identify depth intervals <strong>of</strong><br />

interest, with the computed composite reflection coefficient provides some potentially<br />

important insights into seismic characterization <strong>of</strong> turbidite sequences.<br />

Also, we found the use <strong>of</strong> outcrop observations could enhance interpretation <strong>of</strong> deepwater<br />

sediments and add to understanding <strong>of</strong> the lithology, geometry and rock properties that<br />

exist in these settings. It was recognized early that the Brushy Canyon deepwater<br />

outcrops are not a perfect analog to the deepwater intraslope basin setting <strong>of</strong> Ursa field.<br />

The Brushy is a sand rich system that is now highly cemented and was deposited in<br />

mainly unconfined conditions, whereas the Ursa field is a mud rich system that formed in<br />

a confined intraslope basin setting controlled by salt tectonics, sediment loading and<br />

eustacy. However, many <strong>of</strong> the deepwater elements <strong>of</strong> the Brushy such as sheet sands,<br />

thin bed levee overbank deposits and channel systems, could be found in both types <strong>of</strong><br />

settings and both have similar stratigraphic patterns in common. By performing forward<br />

modeling on some <strong>of</strong> these main deepwater features, we can better understand the Ursa<br />

seismic data. To summarize, outcrop modeling <strong>of</strong> geobodies combined with Ursa data<br />

have enhanced interpretation by:<br />

• Helping to identify patterns in deepwater seismic facies<br />

• Helping to differentiate causes <strong>of</strong> a substantial DHI’s (fluid vs lithology)<br />

• Investigation <strong>of</strong> sub-seismic features that control fluid flow and<br />

compartmentalization<br />

• Identification <strong>of</strong> a possible misinterpreted DHI<br />

• Recommendations on future applications<br />

A general summary <strong>of</strong> these observations can be seen in Table 5.<br />

<strong>Agreement</strong> <strong>DE</strong>-<strong>FC26</strong>-<strong>02NT15342</strong>, <strong>Seismic</strong> <strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hydrocarbon Saturation 132

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