Manned Hydrocarbon Logging (Mudlogging)
Sample descriptions, total gas data, and chromatographic results are immediately recorded for presentation on comprehensive, computer-generated well logs; providing a complete geologic and hydrocarbon record of the borehole Logs can be customized for desired content and format and plotted at scales from 1:48 to 1:1200 to facilitate correlation between the well log and wireline logs. Log features include a linear or semi-logarithmic penetration rate curve, engineering and drill fluid parameters, sample lithology expressed both in percent and in descriptive text, porosity information, notations on visual and total show, and chromatographic ratio plots of wetness, balance, and character ratios to characterize reservoir fluids and locate contact points.
Total gas data are collected with the computer-based MiniPac 2300, designed and manufactured for NorAm by Continental Laboratories LTD. The MiniPac 2300 is integrated with a High Speed Gas Chromatograph that provides Methane thru Butanes in 30 seconds or Methane thru Octanes in 60 seconds. All instrumentation is calibrated on a daily basis and at startup. Detailed mudlog and digital data are transmitted directly to the client or to NorAm’s secure data hub for client access from any desktop computer with a standard browser. At well conclusion, all data are provided in print and on CD in PDF, TIFF and Log ASCII Standard (LAS) format. All mudloggers are experienced in horizontal and vertical drilling and working with MWD and Directional personnel to maintain the bit path in the formation of interest.
In addition to total gas and high-speed chromatography the following services and products are also available:
- Cutting Gas Analysis
- CO2 Detection
- H2S Detection
- N2 Detection
- Complete Hydrocarbon Log
- Well Review & Complete Annotation Service
- Extensive Well Log Library