Borehole Image Log Interpretation

Reservoir characterisation: Can you see what the logs are saying?

Image logs can provide essential information for reservoir characterisation. Our service uses PC-based software (ImageLog) to provide information on;

  • Natural fractures and faults; type, orientation, relative timing, apparent aperture, spatial distribution
  • Induced fractures and borehole shape;  location and attributes of breakouts (including width), axial tension fractures
  • Sedimentology; image log facies, depositional architecture and geometry, correlation to core, lithology, reservoir zonation 
   


 

Image logs are usually rich in data, some of which may not be relevant. With over a decade of experience in image log interpretation, we know how to recognise and extract the key information. We provide impartial, high quality interpretations that will help you gain the most from your image logs.

Features of the service include;

  • loading of LIS/DLIS data from all industry-standard borehole image log tools, and from wells of any deviation,
  • loading of other open hole logs alongside the image, and digital core photos,
  • interpretation by qualified and experienced geologists and geomechanics engineers,
  • integration of dynamic data to identify the subset of producing features,
  • geostatistical analysis of fracture data including correlation for wellbore trajectory,
  • preparation of fracture data for input to reservoir fracture models,
  • determination of in-situ stress orientations and magnitudes,
  • evaluation of the influence of in-situ stress on fracture permeability,
  • integration of image log facies with core sedimentology to support reservoir zonation, and
  • preparation of "fly-through" visualisations showing borehole shape and fracture intersections (GeoTV).

 

You can read about the way we used image logs to support fractured reservoir models for an Algerian field by visiting our downloads page

 

If you would like to know more about image log interpretation and acquisition programmes, please contact us.


   


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