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Historical and Geological Perspective of Low Resistivity and Low Contrast Pay

Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Low Resistivity and Low Contrast Pay“, you will be able to: Summarize the causes of historical limitations of low resistivity and low contrast pay interpretation. Be conversant with the advances in well logging tools and interpretation. Categorize the mineralogical causes of low resistivity and …

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Gamma Ray Logs

Gamma Ray Logs

Learning and Competence Level Objectives After completing this topic “Gamma Ray Logs”, you will be able to: Discuss the principles of natural gamma rays and gamma ray radiation. Summarize the interpretation applications of LWD and wireline gamma ray logs. Verify gamma ray log data acquisition for quality control and standard …

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Case Studies Underbalanced Drilling

Underbalanced drilling case studies

Underbalanced Drilling using Coiled Tubing Drilling Scenario An operator in the Michigan Basin of the United States desired to deepen a well producing from a Niagaran Reef carbonate reservoir. Conventional drilling techniques were not previously successful, because of the overpressure conditions present in this interval. The feasibility study performed by …

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