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==Salt body geometry==

==Salt body geometry==

In many Gulf of Mexico prospects, salt plays a key role in acting as a structural trap. Overhanging salt often forms seals, and sediments on salt flanks can have structural and stratigraphic pinch-outs against the salt. The exact shape of the salt is critical in understanding these traps. Unfortunately, seismic imaging often tends to be poor in these prospects. [[:[[file:applying-gravity-in-petroleum-exploration_fig15-13.png|In this synthetic model]] (taken from a real structure), if a [[borehole gravity]] log were run, it would be able to tell conclusively which of the two [[seismic interpretation]]s shown below in the figure was valid. Either interpretation would have a significant impact on the completion and economics of the exploration play. Figure (A) is predicted BHGM logs through a salt body in the Gulf of Mexico, (B) is a model of the salt body, and (C) is a seismic section through the salt body shown in the model (B).

In many Gulf of Mexico prospects, salt plays a key role in acting as a structural trap. Overhanging salt often forms seals, and sediments on salt flanks can have structural and stratigraphic pinch-outs against the salt. The exact shape of the salt is critical in understanding these traps. Unfortunately, seismic imaging often tends to be poor in these prospects. [[:file:applying-gravity-in-petroleum-exploration_fig15-13.png|In this synthetic model]] (taken from a real structure), if a [[borehole gravity]] log were run, it would be able to tell conclusively which of the two [[seismic interpretation]]s shown below in the figure was valid. Either interpretation would have a significant impact on the completion and economics of the exploration play. Figure (A) is predicted BHGM logs through a salt body in the Gulf of Mexico, (B) is a model of the salt body, and (C) is a seismic section through the salt body shown in the model (B).

==Monitoring well drawdown==

==Monitoring well drawdown==