Scientific Support and Geological Monitoring using the Example of a Field in the Republic of Tatarstan

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  • PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russian Federation
  • TatNIPInetf R&D Institute of the PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russian Federation
  • TatNIPInetf R&D Institute of the PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russian Federation
  • TatNIPInetf R&D Institute of the PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russian Federation
  • TatNIPInetf R&D Institute of the PJSC TATNEFT named after V.D. Shashin, Almetyevsk, Russian Federation

Abstract

Effective field management has become increasingly important in recent years as part of the widespread digitalization and modernization of production. Its implementation is a key task for subsoil users. Effective field management involves analyzing and verifying incoming geological, geophysical, and geological-technological information to summarize and update a continuously updated geological model, as well as planning sample and core collection, conducting laboratory core and fluid studies, rationally planning production drilling, and developing a field study (additional exploration) program. The results of scientific support and geological monitoring conducted as part of the effective management program were analyzed using a field in the Republic of Tatarstan as an example. Achieving this goal requires providing sufficient and high-quality initial information necessary for updating initial geological and recoverable reserves, as well as for field development projects. To achieve this, a full range of tasks was completed, leading to the formulation of specific conclusions, findings, and assumptions regarding the field's geology. Key objectives include supporting a 3D geological model, monitoring geological and technical activities, assessing the coverage of oil physicochemical property studies across the field's cross-section and lateral extent, identifying facies features of productive reservoir rock deposits, and resolving uncertainties in further exploration. Using a field in the Republic of Tatarstan as an example, the study examines the experience of scientific support and geological monitoring of the Vereiskian-Bashkirian deposits – the most promising target that is gradually being brought into development. This work is experimental in nature and may serve as an optimization option for performing rapid and comprehensive reserve estimates in conjunction with design and engineering documentation.

Keywords

scientific supportgeological monitoringVereiskian-Bashkirian deposits3D geological modelgeological and tectonic structurefacies featuresgeological and statistical sectionradioactive loggingphysical and chemical properties of oil

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Published
21 November 2025
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21 November 2025
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Vol. 25, No. 4 (2025)
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