An integrated method for permeability prediction and fluid identification in tight sandstone reservoirs using geological-prior-guided attention networks: a case study of the X Block, Chang 8 member, Jiyuan oilfield
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Permeability prediction and sweet-spot identification in tight sandstone reservoirs are challenging because of complex pore-throat structures and strong heterogeneity. This study uses data from 12 cored wells in the Chang 8 Member, Jiyuan Oilfield (western Ordos Basin) to develop a permeability-driven integrated workflow for reservoir evaluation. We first build an SE-ResNet18 model with one-dimensional convolution and residual learning to capture vertical continuity in well logs, achieving R² = 0.86 and RMSE = 0.287 mD for permeability regression. We then design a well-log-based sweet-spot index (Issp) and embed it as a geological prior through an attention-gating mechanism to form a knowledge-guided model (KG-SE-ResNet18). This knowledge guidance improves reservoir-type classification accuracy from 86.95% to 89.28%. Overall, the proposed framework enhances both prediction accuracy and geological consistency, providing a practical approach for fine-scale reservoir evaluation and well-placement optimization in tight sandstones.
Source: Scientific Reports
Institution: China University of Petroleum, Beijing
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,690
Award: G8576705916
OpenAlex ID: W7150986203