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36 The goal must be to bring Kazakhstan up to world-class standards in terms of seismic acquisition and data processing, which will thus lead to increased reserves, improved sweet-spotting of reservoirs and raised levels of hydrocarbon production. Kazakhstan Upstream oil & gas technology and R&D roadmap
1.1 Seismic data acquisition and processing Challenge commentary The challenge for Kazakhstan in this area is simple: operators need better seismic images of the complex reservoirs that make up the bulk of the nation’s reserves. Most reservoirs in Kazakhstan are in relatively complex carbonate formations that are overlaid by salt. Consequently, seismic image quality is a major issue both onshore and offshore. Kazakhstan’s biggest field, Kashagan, is a classic case in point. The problem is made worse at Kashagan, as modern high-density and wide-azimuth streamer technology does not work well in shallow water. Poor seismic quality is also observed in clastic reservoirs lying beneath carbonate formations; fields such as Karachaganak and Pearls are known to have this problem. Elimination of water bottom multiples is another issue: these degrade image quality and hamper the use of advanced data processing techniques. Understanding the heterogeneity common in carbonate reservoirs is a particular challenge. Tengiz and Chinarevskoe, for example, both have adjacent units with quite different porosity and permeability. Determining the distribution of these properties is vital to optimising hydrocarbon recovery; it requires seismic data with higher lateral and vertical resolution than is normally achieved in Kazakhstan. The design and acquisition of 4D seismic is the other challenge in this technology area. This is not well established in Kazakhstan. An improved capability would be of significant benefit, especially in terms of better understanding the performance of waterflooding operations and the identification of stranded or bypassed zones. VALUE CHALLENGE (elements) Seismic imaging sub-salt & in carbonates 1.1.4 1.1.7 1.1.2 1.1.5 1.1.1 1.1.3 1.1.6 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 1.1.1 Seismic acquisition for shallow waters 1.1.2 Seismic acquisition for enhanced imaging 1.1.5 Seismic processing for improving imaging 1.1.1 Seismic acquisition for shallow waters 1.1.2 Seismic acquisition for enhanced imaging 1.1.3 Non-seismic solutions for reservoir evaluation 1.1.5 Seismic processing for improving imaging 1.1.6 Integration of seismic & other data 1.1.7 Advanced seismic inversion ATTRACTIVENESS 37 Seismic resolution to determine reservoir characteristics Design & acquisition of time-lapse (4D) seismic 1.1.1 Seismic acquisition for shallow waters 1.1.2 Seismic acquisition for enhanced imaging 1.1.4 4D seismic Kazakhstan Upstream oil & gas technology and R&D roadmap
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Page 41 and 42: 1.2 Reservoir description - geology
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NOW 2015 2020 2025 Casing and liner
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4.2 Field management: optimised rec
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5. HSE and operations The oil indus
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Technology and R&D n R&D funding ne
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GOVERNANCE Process platform: govern
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INDUSTRY ENABLERS SKILLS R&D GOVERN
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