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SCAT Analysis

This document discusses statistical curvature analysis techniques (SCAT) for analyzing dipmeter data to understand local geology. SCAT can be used to detect folds, faults, and other structures based on changes in dip and azimuth values. Folds appear as changing slopes in dip and azimuth graphs. Faults are identified by "cusps" in dip where drag has the same azimuth as the fault. The document provides examples of using SCAT templates to interpret dipmeter data and construct expected structure maps.

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SCAT Analysis

This document discusses statistical curvature analysis techniques (SCAT) for analyzing dipmeter data to understand local geology. SCAT can be used to detect folds, faults, and other structures based on changes in dip and azimuth values. Folds appear as changing slopes in dip and azimuth graphs. Faults are identified by "cusps" in dip where drag has the same azimuth as the fault. The document provides examples of using SCAT templates to interpret dipmeter data and construct expected structure maps.

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Statistical curvature analysis techniques

(SCAT)
Introduction
• Initally, Dip meters are
based on Resitivity contrast
between subsequent beds

• Developed initially for oil


base mud systems, newer
tools use ultrasonic
reflection scan of the
borehole wall

• LWD tools are also available


,they take advantage of the
fact that the drill string
rotates, allowing a single
sensor, or group of sensors,
to take measurements
circumferentially around the
borehole wall
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Dip Meter Representation
• shale beds are the most reliable indicator of the paleohorizontal and structural dipping

• Statistical curvature analysis techniques (SCAT) were introduced by Bengtson (1981) to help use dipmeter data in the analysis of
folds and faults; SCAT enables the detection and numeration of fold plunges, axial surfaces, crests, and troughs.

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SCAT templates (Dipping Planes/ Folds)
• SCAT can be used to detect structure based on
single well data

• Generally Folds will be detected by Changing


slopes in Dip and Azimuth

• The Traverse azimuth is detected with the


highest Dip values observed in Dip Azimuth
Diagram

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Richard H. Groshong, Jr., “3-D Structural Geology A Practical Guide to Quantitative Surface and Subsurface Map Interpretation”
SCAT templates (Faults)
• Faults are characterized by identification of Cusp in dip at Drag area at the fault

• In Normal Faults, Drag dip has the same azimuth like the fault giving indication of fault direction

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Richard H. Groshong, Jr., “3-D Structural Geology A Practical Guide to Quantitative Surface and Subsurface Map Interpretation”
Example 1

• 1st Step is to identify Features Folding Feature?

on the Dip / Azimuth Graphs

Chaotic data –
Stratigraphic Effect?

Abrupt Change in
Dip/Azimuth –
Unconformity?

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Example 1
• Abrupt Change in Azimuth
Suggest Cylindrical Fold

• Change in Azimuth from 30


Deg before he fold to 225
degrees after the fold

• CP @ 1150 ft

• Traverse dip is consistent


confirming cylindrical folding
feature

• Additional Plunge can be


added based on Dip Azimuth
Graph

GeoTools - Dipmeter Interpretation, SCAT 7


Analysis | GeoTools (geotoolsco.com)
Example 1 – Final expected Map
• If the the unit we are interested in has a L Direction @ 300
formation top of 1300 ft Deg T Direction
(+30-90 = -60 deg) @ 29 Deg
• The Traverse dip @ the well is -30 which
means 30 degrees in SW Direction. i.e. the
well is located on the SW flank of a fold
Possible updip?
• Assuming a regional TST of above intervals to Possible Oil
be 50 ft. CP encountered for the well @ 1150 accumulation?

ft. That leads to expected CP at this interval


Dip@ well is 30
to be 1200 ft with (Dip is zero @ CP). Degrees SW
• The next Well to be drilled expected CP.

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Example 2

Folding Feature?

Fault Cusp ?

Azimuthal Change? End


of Drag zone?

Off Centre? Plunge?


Interpretation is a
Normal fault with
flattening and
plunging drag
Sarvagya Parashar et.al, “”Dip Sequence Analysis
Utilizing Statistical Curvature Analysis”, Search and 9
Discovery Article #42346 (2019)
Example 2 – Final expected Map
Hanging wall
• Traverse Direction is 80 degrees
foot wall
• If we have a formation top below the cusp
(CP) , then the top is in the footwall of the
fault (upthrown side)
• The drag is in the direction of the fault with
Transverse direction at 80 deg. Traverse
direction
• However , the dip is -90 @ this direction, the
footwall is @ the SWW side of the fault

• this is probably the most updip are of the this


local structure with no room for additional Plunge
Direction
updip to drill an appraisal well
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Conclusions

• SCAT analysis is one useful method to interpret the local structures at well location
• Aided with seismic sections, petrophysical and geological correlations a complete
understanding can be developed for the area

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Thank you
This is part of course
“Advanced SCAT Analysis for Dip Meter data”
If interested: Please email us: info@psa-experts.com

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