A new integrated approach to resolve the saturation profile using high-resolution facies in heterogenous reservoirs

Deep dive into net pay layers: An in-depth study in Abadan Plain, South Iran

“…The Indonesian method, as developed by Poupon and Leveaux in 1971 [ 51 ], is implemented in this study for the calculation of water saturation within the hydrocarbon reservoirs in the context of shaly sand formations. Traditional approaches, such as Archie's, Simandoux's, Dual Water Model, or Waxman-Smits' equations, albeit valuable, may fail to yield accurate results when deployed in more complex rock matrices [ 51 , 52 ].…”

“…The choice of the Indonesian method for this study is likely due to its suitability for reservoirs characterized by substantial shale layers. It can provide a more precise estimation of water saturation, given that it factors in the influence of shale or clay content within the reservoir rock matrix [ 52 , 53 ].…”