P. Dromgoole et al., Developing and managing turbidite reservoirs - case histories and experiences: results of the 1998 EAGE/AAPG research conference, PETR GEOSCI, 6(2), 2000, pp. 97-105
This paper summarizes the results of a joint EAGE/AAPG research conference
that was convened in Almeria, Spain in October 1998. The theme of the confe
rence was how to better produce deep-water reservoirs based on lessons lear
ned from the past 25 years. A repeated message at the conference was that t
here is more complexity than anticipated in turbidite reservoirs, contrary
to the expectations of many geoscientists. Such complexity may go unnoticed
during initial depletion, and only be observed during,secondary injection
of fluids. Early recognition of shale occurrences and geometries, bed conti
nuity, and stratigraphic variations in net-to-gross ratios appear to be the
main issues related to maximizing well performance.