Innovative Natural Fracture Prediction using a Geomechanically-Based Solution: Application to the Malay Basin (Malaysia)

In the framework of field development in Malay Basin, a geomechanically-based fracture modeling was carried out for a structural trapping. Detailed seismic interpretation, 1D Mechanical Earth Models computed from well data and 3D structural restorations were integrated in the workflow to reduce uncertainties in the Natural Fracture Prediction Model. The model reveals evidence of two main tectonic stress regime through time (σH N80 and N170) which led to a positive tectonic inversion. As a consequence, the understanding of the reservoir characterization was greatly improved and helped to better evaluate the plan of development.