Geopressure Data & Studies

The Geopressure database currently covers the following regions: Norway, United Kingdom, Ireland, US Gulf of Mexico, Netherlands, Denmark and Australia.

Pressure records are created using public well data sourced via government channels, e.g. OGA, NPD, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement or through data exchange agreements with oil companies.

HPHT Zones with Key fields

Well Classification

• Class 'A' well - contains formation pressures derived from WFT/FTWD, DSTs and operator reported kicks. These wells may be supplemented with fracture pressure data from FIT/LOT or LC and/or tor reported mud weights.
• Class 'B' well - contains fracture pressure data from FIT/LOT/XLOT or LC events and may be supplemented with mud pressures from operator reported mud weights.
• Class 'C' well - contains mud pressures from operator reported mud weights.

Database Attributes

• Well header
• Formation pressure (wireline, while drilling, DST, kick event)
• Fracture pressure (integrity, leak off, lost circulation)
• Drilling mud weights
• Temperature
• Formation water salinities
• Gas events (connection gas, trip gas, formation gas)
• Drilling comments
• Casing and liner
• Formation tops

Pressure Studies

S&P Global, in association with IKON Science, have undertaken a number of studies in Norway, UK and US GoM. Utilizing the pressure database in conjunction with other key datasets they analyze and map regional formation pressure distribution and prediction. These studies provide key insights into hydrocarbon migration, reservoir quality, trap integrity and fault sealing capacity helping to decrease prospect drilling risk and increasing exploration success.