Facies analysis of triassic formations of the Hassi R’Mel in southern algeria using well logs : recognition of paleosols using log analysis

Abstract

Well logs are essential in the study of geological formations, in terms of taking into account the nature and the structure of the formations, as well as the sedimentary processes. Qualitative and quantitative interpretations of well logs respond to a sedimentologic need as well as the establishment of lithological columns, according to the response to logging tools. In this study, electrofacies have been defined by manual well-log analysis of ten surveys of Triassic formations in the Hassi R'Mel area of Algeria. The data thus obtained were then matched with sedimentary facies defined by core analysis. The results obtained during the facies analysis made it possible to define ten electrofacies (sands, shale, dolomite, and evaporite, as well as the presence of andesite and clay). The model obtained by the Petrolog software was also developed and tested on other wells. A semi-automatic data processing was then carried out on seven other wells.Our aim is to highlight the added value of this integrated regional-scale to reservoir-scale approach in identifying nearfield exploration potential and additional recovery opportunities in producing reservoirs. Based on this aim, we emphasise the following points using our facies modelling: (1) improved definition of deposition within and between reservoirs, (2) development of regionally sedimentological models for reservoir intervals (the Hassi R’Mel Formations), and (3) recognition of paleosols from well log analysis and controls on reservoir architecture and their links to the Triassic Province of Algeria