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Characterizing Alberta’s Subsurface in 3D –exploring innovative solutions to enhance communication
of geoscience information to stakeholders and provide
decision support
Kelsey MacCormack
October 31st, 2015
Alberta, Canada
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Google Maps Image
661,848 km2
From 2D Maps to 3D Models
2D Bedrock Geology 3D Geological Framework
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Interactive 3D geological modelsTraditional map products
Framework Goals
2020 Goals
3D Geological Model of Alberta
Current Goals
Develop an Integrated Platform
Optimize Workflow
Fully Documented
Develop an Internal and External Delivery
System
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Integration and
Collaboration
Efficient and Strategic
Transparent and Credible
Timely and Accessible
Ensuring Consistency and Credibility
LEXICON
Table of Formations 3D Geological Framework
Communicate accurate
and credible geologic
information to stakeholders
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OFR 2012-06
Inputs
Outputs
Geophysical Logs
Stratigraphic Pick DatabaseField DataRock Property Data
3D Models
3D Geobodies Subsurface Risk Assessments
Facilitate Data Integration and
Subsurface Information Communication
Provincial Geological Framework
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Tip of the
Iceberg
Dashboard Metrics
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Outlier
Analysis
Uncertainty
AnalysisValue of
Information
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Southern Alberta
Fox Creek
Peace River Project
West-Central Alberta
Lower Athabasca Region
Calgary Lethbridge
Corridor
Multi-scalar Sub-model Investigations
Peace River 3D Geologic Model
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Detailed
resource
evaluation
Consistent
geologic
framework
74,471 km2
Determine resource zones to aid
regulatory response
3D Animation – Peace River
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Evaluating Subsurface Risk
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Evaluate data within a
consistent geological
platform
Determine zones with
similar characteristics
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Southern Alberta
Fox Creek
Peace River Project
West-Central Alberta
Lower Athabasca Region
Calgary Lethbridge
Corridor
Multi-scalar Sub-model Investigations
25 layer model
88,768 km2
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Southern Alberta
Characterize geology and
assess resource integration
within a consistent framework.
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A’A
Co
lora
do
Gro
up
Pakowki Fm
First White Specks Member
Carlile Fm
Second White Specks Fm
Milk River Fm
Belly River Group
Belly River Group
Virgelle MemberTelegraph Creek Member
Deadhorse Coulee Member
upper Alderson sandstone
base-Alderson unconformity
50
0 m
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Southern Alberta Integrated Resources
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Southern Alberta
Fox Creek
Peace River Project
West-Central Alberta
Lower Athabasca Region
Calgary Lethbridge
Corridor
Multi-scalar Sub-model Investigations
43,163 km2
54 layers
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West-Central Alberta (PBR) Model
500m x 500m
Prototype for
semi-automated
workflow
Connecting Surface Activity to the
Subsurface
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Roads
Pipelines
Surface water
Plays
Aquifers
Faults
Data Integration for Decision Makers
Data Integration Subsurface Evaluation
Uncertainty Analysis
Decision Support
Risk Analysis
Formation Extents
Internal
Characterization
Geochemical Data
Faults
Event Data
Play Geometries
Well Data
Efficiently evaluate subsurface properties and interactions
Improved characterization of subsurface uncertainty and risk
Online Interactive Information
Dissemination
2-Dimensional
Alberta Interactive
Mineral Map
3-Dimensional
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Opportunities
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AGS
AER and GOA
Public and Industry
Use Models Predictively
Strategically prioritize work in high priority areas.
Identify areas with similar geological characteristics to predict
where similar events may occur.
Link subsurface interactions to activities on the land surface
NGOs
Communicate geology using Minecraft
Our Vision….
Develop a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary, multi-scalar, geostatistically optimized, probabilistically parameterized, geocellular model of Alberta
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to effectively communicate and disseminate geological information meeting the needs of a diverse stakeholder group.
Our Vision….
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Develop tool to efficiently integrate information and communicate credible geoscience knowledgewith ANYONE
