Our Specialized Analysis

We use a combination of advanced geological, petrophysical, and geophysical techniques to provide a comprehensive analysis of fault seals and trap integrity. Our services include:

• Fault Juxtaposition Analysis: We meticulously map how reservoir lithologies are juxtaposed against sealing lithologies across faults to identify potential sealing or leaking zones.
• Shale Gouge Ratio (SGR) Analysis: We quantitatively predict the sealing capacity of a fault based on the proportion of shale and clay content within the fault zone.
• Clay Smear Potential: We model the potential for ductile shale to smear along a fault plane, which can form a highly effective seal.
• Trap Integrity & Risk Assessment: We evaluate the entire trapping mechanism, including the top seal capacity and the potential for pressure leakage, to provide a comprehensive risk profile for your prospects.
• Pressure & Fluid Contact Calibration: We use pressure data and known fluid contacts from nearby wells to calibrate our models, providing a robust, data-driven validation of our analysis.

The Key Benefits We Deliver

By partnering with PANTECH CONSULTANTS for this specialized service, you gain a significant advantage in your exploration and development activities:

• Reduced Exploration Risk: We help you confidently de-risk faulted prospects by providing a quantitative assessment of their sealing potential before committing to drilling.
• Accurate Fluid Contact Prediction: Our analysis enables more accurate predictions of hydrocarbon column heights and fluid contact levels, which are critical for reserves estimation.
• Improved Reservoir Compartmentalization: We help you understand how faults act as barriers to fluid flow in a producing field, enabling better reservoir management and development strategies.
• More Reliable Reserves Estimates: By reducing the uncertainty associated with trap effectiveness, you can provide more reliable and defensible estimates of reserves.

Move beyond simple structure and into the science of fault sealing and trap integrity. Contact PANTECH CONSULTANTS to learn how we can help you find and manage your most complex traps.