Interpretation of Depositional Environment of Rho Field Using Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis, Shallow Offshore Depobelt, Niger Delta

Okoli Emeka Austin *

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Acra Jones Edward

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Ehirim Chukwuemeka Ngozi

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Candidate Maximum Flooding Surfaces (MFS) identified on Rho-1, Rho-2 and Rho-3 were the basis of correlation across the wells for sequence Stratigraphic analysis in the field. Three (3) candidate MFS which include MFS-1, MFS-2 and MFS-3 were identified using the method adopted by Okoli [1]. Erosional surfaces were also delineated in wells from the observed stacking pattern between a sequence from Galloway model (1989) leading to the correlation of SB-1 and SB-2 across the wells. Using the Galloway model, four (4) depositional sequences were inferred SEQ (1-4). In the first sequence (SEQ 1), deposition occurred in a transgressive episode. Depositional environment was interpreted from electrofacies and revealing stacked sequences of reservoirs predominantly composed of fluvial channels which incised the Upper and Lower Shorefaces on a delta front system. In SEQ 2, looking at the aggradational pattern of the sequence, the formed channels were under the influence of both tidal and fluvial systems. In SEQ 3 and 4, based on electro-facies, the stacked reservoir sands were deposited predominantly in a shoreface/delta front environment and channel incisions in a wave subjugated high energy deltaic setting.

The entire well section showed deposition in a regressive phase. Proposed conceptual models were generated using Petrel software and could be used as an input reconstruction of subsurface geological models. Indicating correct orientation of geo-bodies and facies belts (pinch outs of sands and shales), depositional dips and gross permeability architecture.

Keywords: Electro-facies, gross permeability, depositional environment, sequence stratigraphy.


How to Cite

Austin, Okoli Emeka, Acra Jones Edward, and Ehirim Chukwuemeka Ngozi. 2020. “Interpretation of Depositional Environment of Rho Field Using Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis, Shallow Offshore Depobelt, Niger Delta”. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 26 (1):93-103. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i130217.

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