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Volume 73, Issue 6
  • E-ISSN: 1365-2478

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Fractures represent a critical structural feature in unconventional reservoirs, as they create essential pathways for the migration and accumulation of oil and gas. Therefore, fracture characterization is a fundamental task in the exploration of unconventional hydrocarbon resources. Conventional fracture characterization methods typically do not account for the inherent anisotropy of the formation, which arises from the sedimentary environment and fluid distribution, often leading to inaccurate fracture predictions. To address this challenge, we propose a petrophysical model that incorporates inherent anisotropy, employing rock physics modelling to accurately characterize fracture distribution. Furthermore, to reduce the substantial workload involved in manually calibrating the petrophysical model, we introduce a one‐dimensional convolutional neural network combined with an attention mechanism. By leveraging the advanced nonlinear learning capabilities of the convolutional neural network, we aim to fit the petrophysical model and extend its application across all exploration wells and the entire field. The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are demonstrated through experiments using actual borehole data from a fracture‐dominated reservoir.

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