Petro Shine The Place for Oil and Gas Professionals.
In this topic, we present a brief list of principles to guide you through planning your GeoSteering project and in ....
Read More »The Principles of Geosteering | Geosteering Best Practices
Geology
Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, composition, history, and the processes that have shaped it over time. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on aspects of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to understand the Earth’s physical and biological systems.
Geologists study a wide range of Earth materials and processes, such as rocks, minerals, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, oceans, and atmospheric processes. They use a variety of techniques and tools, such as field observations, laboratory experiments, and computer simulations, to study these materials and processes and to develop models that explain how they have evolved over time.
The insights gained from geology have many practical applications, including natural resource exploration and extraction, environmental management, hazard mitigation, and land-use planning. Geology is also important for understanding the history of life on Earth and for studying the geology of other planets in our solar system and beyond.
Case Study of Geosteering
The Honeoye Storage Corporation (HSC) operates a gas storage facility in Ontario County, New York, about 40 miles south of Rochester ...
Read More »Geosteering Practices
Four critical factors must be determined to steer a well accurately. We will describe each factor below...
Read More »Preparing the Geosteering Plan
No Geosteering Team can steer a horizontal, or high-angle extended-reach wellbore without first preparing a geosteering plan from surface to kick-off point ...
Read More »Drilling Measurements and Logging Tools in Geosteering
Horizontal drilling technology has come a long way since the mid-1980’s. With the advent of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools in ...
Read More »Directional Drilling: The Driving Force in Geosteering
GeoSteering is the application of geologic and engineering skill to direct a horizontal or extended-reach wellbore path, based upon knowledge of ...
Read More »Core Description
After the core arrives at the laboratory, a detailed core description can be made in optimal working conditions. The description includes: The reservoir rock type ...
Read More »Stratigraphic Basin Analysis Models
The primary purpose of stratigraphic modeling in sedimentary basins is to predict the distribution of siliciclastic and carbonate lithologies. This is especially important ....
Read More »Mathematical Basin Analysis Models
Mathematical basin analysis models are mathematical representations of physical processes that occur in sedimentary basins. These models are used to simulate the behavior of sedimentary systems, including the transport, deposition, and erosion of sediment, and to predict the distribution and character of sedimentary rocks. Introduction To Mathematical Basin Analysis Models …
Read More »Basin Histories and Properties
Basin histories and properties are the geological characteristics and evolutionary processes that shape sedimentary basins. Understanding the history and properties of a basin is important for predicting the distribution and quality of hydrocarbon reservoirs and for developing exploration and production strategies. Time and Events in Basin History Even though it …
Read More »