Expedience of direct methods additionally using for the prospecting wells for oil and gas location

The results of the application of frequency-resonance technology of remote sensing (RS) data processing and interpretation within the search area of Zakhatsor (Republic of Kazakhstan) are analyzed. The used method work within the “matter” paradigm of geological and geophysical studies, the essence of which is the “direct” searching for a particular substance (matter): oil, gas, gold, zinc, iron, water, etc. Remote sensing data processing technology allows to detect and map operatively the anomalous zones of the “oil reservoir” and (or) “gas accumulation” type. Within the detected anomalies the depth of the anomalous polarized layers (APL) of the “oil” and “gas” type are defined by the vertical scanning of remote sensing data. Mobile technology allows to receive a new (additional) and, more importantly, independent information on the petroleum potential of the surveyed areas. The local site of three planned wells location was examined. The results showed that the wells are located in not optimal areas and, therefore, the probabilities of commercial HC inflows receiving in these wells are close to zero. The results of two wells drilling confirmed the forecast made prior to drilling.

In general, the mobile and direct methods using for hydrocarbon accumulations prospecting and exploration in conventional and unconventional reservoirs allow optimizing the location of prospecting, exploration and production wells, and therefore significantly reducing their number, the cost of hydrocarbon resources development and harmful effects on the environment.