Integrated Analysis of Stress-Induced Fractures and Reservoir Properties in the Baobab Hill Region

This investigation examines the correlation between stress-induced fractures and reservoir characteristics within the Baobab Hill region of the Bongor Basin, with ramifications for hydrocarbon extraction methodologies. The research employs a comprehensive dataset, which includes seismic data augmented with petrophysical analyses, core samples, and well logs, to scrutinize the temporal and spatial evolution of fractures. Utilizing both analytical and numerical geo-mechanical modeling techniques, the study aims to elucidate these relationships. The outcomes of the research establish a direct correlation between the frequency of reservoir fractures and critical properties such as porosity, permeability, and fluid mobility. The eastern portion of the northern slope is characterized by a higher density of fractures, which facilitates increased recovery rates due to enhanced permeability. Conversely, the western sector is constrained by fracture compartmentalization, which diminishes hydrocarbon extractability. The study illustrates how regional stress orientation governs the propagation of fractures within the reservoir. This paper introduces a novel approach for the analysis of fractured reservoirs in rift basins by integrating geophysical and geo-mechanical data. The insights gleaned from this research bolster exploration strategies and resource development initiatives for Baobab Hill and analogous geological formations globally.