Geosteering Insights & Technical Resources
Deep dives into geosteering science, real-time drilling data, AI decision support, and the technology powering modern wells.
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Lag Time Calibration and Rock Description in High-Angle Well Control
Examine the critical role of the mud logging geologist in evaluating formation samples and identifying hydrocarbon indicators in real time.
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Calculating Rate of Penetration and Normalising Real-Time Surface Drilling Data
A practical guide for drilling teams on calculating instantaneous ROP and removing environmental noise for improved geosteering.
Optimising WITSML Store Ingestion Performance for North Sea Geosteering
Learn how a robust WITSML store architecture improves data streaming reliability and lowers latency for critical wellsite geosteering decisions.
Navigating WITSML Standard Versioning for Enterprise Wellbore Data Integration
Understand key differences between WITSML standard versions to ensure reliable interoperability between wellsite and cloud applications.
Troubleshooting Real-Time Formation Evaluation Discrepancies at the Wellsite
Discover how modern wellsite geology software streamlines real-time formation evaluation and improves decision-making during drilling operations.
Troubleshooting High-Temperature Mud Logging Equipment and Gas Extraction Anomalies
Examine strategies for deploying robust mud logging equipment to ensure uninterrupted data collection in challenging drilling environments.
Calculating Dogleg Severity in Excel: Equations, Step-by-Step Calculations, and Wellbore Trajectory Pitfalls
A technical guide to calculating dogleg severity in spreadsheets, highlighting mathematical limitations compared to modern wellbore survey software.
Geosteering in Drilling: Principles, Real-Time Workflows, and Value Delivery
An overview of geosteering fundamentals, detailing how real-time log interpretation guides the drill bit to maximise reservoir contact.
Closed-Loop Execution vs Open-Loop Advisory: Integrating Geosteering into a Drilling Automation System
Learn how integrating subsurface interpretation with drilling automation systems improves wellbore placement and reduces drilling hazards.
Calculating Drilling Efficiency: Standardising MSE Equations for North Sea ROP Benchmarking
Learn how to calculate drilling efficiency metrics to optimise rate of penetration and reduce non-productive time in complex formations.
Geosteering Strategies for Drilling Shale Formations in Heterogeneous North Sea Reservoirs
Examine techniques for navigating structural dip and lithology changes when drilling complex shale formations in real time.
Shale Drilling vs Fracking: Aligning Subsurface Workflows for Technical Teams
Understand the distinct technical objectives of shale drilling vs fracking to improve cross-departmental well execution workflows.
Strategies to Lower Drilling Cost per Meter in Horizontal Wells
Explore technical strategies for reducing drilling cost per meter through real-time geosteering and precise trajectory control.
Optimising Drilling Efficiency via Mechanical Specific Energy Calculation in North Sea Operations
Learn how to calculate and apply mechanical specific energy (MSE) to detect drilling inefficiencies, reduce bit wear, and improve ROP.
Remote Geosteering Workflows and Real-Time Data Infrastructure Beyond the Rigsite
Learn how remote geosteering connects rigsite data streams with office-based geoscientists to enhance decision-making and reduce operational risks.
Converting Apparent Dip to True Dip in Real-Time Geosteering Operations
How to convert apparent dip to true dip while geosteering: the formula, a worked North Sea lateral example, and the sanity checks that catch field errors.
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