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This study introduces a new method to improve nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logging accuracy. The locally adaptive regularization inversion method effectively reduces noise, leading to more reliable porosity estimations in complex reservoirs.

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Area of Science:

  • Geophysics
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Geoscience

Background:

  • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logging is crucial for reservoir characterization, evaluating formation porosity, fluid properties, and pore structure.
  • Inversion of NMR echo signals is an ill-posed problem, susceptible to noise, which can lead to inaccurate porosity overestimation and misrepresentation of reservoir characteristics.
  • Analysis of sandstone reservoirs in the Ordos Basin shows noise amplification causes divergence in differential spectrum tails and higher porosity estimates than core measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a locally adaptive regularization inversion method for improving NMR logging interpretation.
  • To address the issue of noise amplification in NMR signal inversion, particularly in complex reservoirs.
  • To enhance the accuracy of porosity estimation derived from NMR logging data.

Main Methods:

  • A locally adaptive regularization inversion method was proposed, leveraging the divergence characteristics of differential spectrum tails.
  • The method quantifies tail divergence to dynamically adjust regularization parameters, locally constraining abnormal spectral segments.
  • The approach was tested on NMR logging data from wells in the Ordos Basin, including Well H*49 and Well H*141.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method effectively suppresses nonphysical pseudopeaks in T2 spectra.
  • Porosity accuracy was significantly improved, with a 57% average reduction in mean squared error (MSE) compared to core porosity in Well H*49.
  • Validation in Well H*141 confirmed the method's adaptability and generalization capabilities in similar reservoir conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The locally adaptive regularization inversion method offers a reliable solution for NMR logging interpretation in high-noise environments.
  • The technique enhances the accuracy of porosity evaluation, crucial for understanding complex reservoir characteristics.
  • This method holds practical value for the oil and gas industry, improving reservoir assessment and decision-making.