Geostatistical characterization of the Carpinteria Field, California

This paper describes application of geostatistical techniques for detailed characterization of a geologically complex oil reservoir. The reservoir is mature and the characterization is aimed at facilitating its further develo pment. A geological structure and stratigraphy model of the field has alrea dy been developed. Stochastic distributions of important reservoir rock pro perties were subsequently generated. Different techniques were applied to g enerate these distributions. A variety of data sources were integrated for each property. Multiple realizations were combined to assess uncertainty in property distributions. These measures of uncertainty and the detailed pro perty realizations will be helpful for the field operator for assessing fut ure field development scenarios. Published by Elsevier Science B.V.