A Seismo-Geological Conceptual Model to Evaluate the Hydrocarbon Potential of Hith-Gotnia, SE Kuwait

Recent discoveries in North and South Kuwait have upgraded the hydrocarbon potential of Hith- Gotnia evaporitic reservoirs, which consist of typical evaporites with high pore pressures. The well data acquisition is limited and very sparse. However, the deeper-drilled wells penetrate the Hith-Gotnia section and traditionally are isolated by casings to mitigate drilling hazards. Despite the well data gaps, there is excellent countrywide 3D and 2D seismic coverage. To continue the exploration endeavor in these challenging reservoirs, we designed an innovative and intuitive workflow to address seismic attribute analysis. The main objective of the study is to improve the understanding on what to target within Hith-Gotnia formations and where to find potential hydrocarbon accumulation to aid in successful drilling.