Grid representing a reservoir unit to be restored. Colors represent reservoir units. The reservoir is faulted. Restoration might be used to quality control the fault geometry. But as restoration is full 3D, it can also give local deformation or stress parameters to be used as proxies for fracture prediction.

Paradigm™ GOCAD® Kine3D®-3, part of the Paradigm™ GOCAD® suite of sophisticated structural analysis tools, provides a workflow approach that helps geoscientists in the restoration of 3D models in complex areas where 3D seismic data is scarce or of poor quality. Specialists and non-specialists alike rely on the unique features of GOCAD Kine3D-3 to restore basin or reservoir models to their desired un-deformed state using geologic, lithologic and geomechanical parameters.

More complete analysis for better decisions

The GOCAD Kine3D-3 workflow provides tools for defining the stratigraphy, lithology and geomechanics of a reservoir and a link to finite element code for 3D restoration. The output enables computation of the source rock burial, as well as the geometry of carrier beds, structures versus time and strain/stress field for fracture modeling. Kine3D-3 also calculates the paleo-geometry of the basin, an essential step in the quantification of the petroleum system. Such thorough analysis of the petroleum system is integral to averting risks when making drilling decisions for complex structures.

Real 3D restoration and vital integration

Additionally, only GOCAD Kine3D-3 goes beyond volume boundaries enabling 3D restoration, and the results are directly integrated with Paradigm™ Rock & Fluid Canvas™ 2009, a powerful engine that gives you instant access to industry-standard seismic interpretation, imaging, characterization and subsurface modeling tools. The multi-platform capabilities of GOCAD Kine3D-3 give geoscientists the tools to assess basin fluid migration, fracture distribution within the reservoir model and the validity of the subsurface model, all from a single integrated environment. Seamless integration not only saves valuable time, but it provides more reliable assessment information.

Representation of the deformation ellipses linked to the restoration. The ellipses are colour-coded according to extension (here in red) or compression (here in green). The variations in deformation might be used as quality control of the structural interpretation or as proxy for fracture modelling. The same representation is also available for 3D stress.

Advanced structural analysis tools

GOCAD Kine3D-3 is designed to help you achieve more definitive results by providing advanced volume restoration tools using geological, lithological and geomechanical parameters. Depending on individual goals and taking a highly efficient workflow approach that works equally well for modelers, geologists and interpreters, users can:

• Compute the source rock burial and/or the geometry of carriers and structures versus time to better understand the history of hydrocarbon migration at basin scale
• Quantify the fracturation of your reservoir, taking into account the stress/strain field to optimize and reduce the risks related to drilling in complex structures
• Validate the quality of a subsurface model for more accurate fluid flow simulation
• Validate complex structural interpretations and geometries with embedded geologic constraints
• Perform 3D restoration on a subsurface model for accurate thorough understanding of the subsurface at depositional time and the critical characteristics (pressure, temperature, migration pathway) of a petroleum system

Multidisciplinary data integration sets GOCAD Kine3D-3 apart

No other 3D restoration program gives you the power of real 3D volume restoration along with its direct integration with advanced seismic interpretation, imaging, characterization, and subsurface modeling resources to give you a more complete analysis of the petroleum system. Only with GOCAD Kine3D-3 can you:

• Share, interpret, and model within a single, tightly integrated environment
• Connect seamlessly with Paradigm applications to enrich the analysis with, with a complete spectrum of industry-standard interpretation, petrophysical analysis, subsurface modeling and reservoir engineering solutions
• Eliminate conflicts and reduce drilling risks in complex areas
• Have greater confidence in your ultimate assessment of basin fluid migration and fracture distribution
• Improve productivity and achieve a greater return on your investment