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Dipmeter Logging




Records deviation of formation beds from the horizontal, which is essential in structural analysis and determining the attitude of strata.




Cement Bond Logging




Evaluates the quality of the cement job in casing, particularly the bond between casing and formation or between different cement stages.




Time-Lapse Logging




Involves repeated logging at different times to monitor changes in a reservoir over the life of a field, such as fluid saturations or pressure.




Crosswell Seismic Tomography




Uses seismic waves generated and received in adjacent wells to image properties between wells for enhanced reservoir characterization.




Acoustic Logging




Measures the speed of sound in rocks to assess porosity and evaluate mechanical properties.




Image Logging




Creates visual representations of the borehole wall to identify features like fractures, bedding, and faults.




Electromagnetic Propagation Logging




Evaluates the water content and salinity of the reservoir by measuring the dielectric constant and conductivity.




Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Logging




Provides data on porosity, permeability, and fluid typing by measuring relaxation properties of hydrogen nuclei in the formation fluids.




Cuttings Analysis




Examines rock cuttings generated during drilling to gain insights into the lithology and mineral composition of the drilled formations.




Pulsed Neutron Logging




Uses a pulsed neutron generator to activate the formation and measure the resultant gamma rays to assess saturation and lithology changes.




Flow Meter Logging




Monitors fluid movement in the borehole to identify production zones, injection profiles, and cross-flow behind casing.




Ultrasonic Imaging Logging




Provides high-resolution acoustic reflection images for detailed analysis of the borehole wall and to assess rock fabric and structure.




Caliper Logging




Measures the diameter of the borehole to identify zones of wear or instability, and to ensure proper log measurement by other tools.




Mud Logging




Involves analysis of rock cuttings and mud for real-time decision making on drilling parameters and formation evaluation.




Resistivity Logging




Assesses the resistivity of the formation to estimate hydrocarbon saturation.




Borehole Gravimetry




Measures the gravitational field within a borehole to infer density variations and thereby the distribution of different rock types and fluids.




Borehole Seismic Logging




Provides seismic data recorded within the well to tie surface seismic information to formation properties at well locations.




Gamma Ray Logging




Measures the natural radioactivity of the formation to infer the presence of shale and other lithologies.




Formation Pressure Testing




Measures the pressure of the formation fluid to estimate reservoir characteristics and fluid properties.




Spectral Gamma Ray Logging




Determines the quantity and type of radioactive elements, often to distinguish between different types of shales or to identify pay zones.




Thermal Neutron Activation Logging




Measures induced gamma ray activity from neutron bombardment to determine elemental composition, especially in complex lithologies.




Spontaneous Potential (SP) Logging




Records natural electric potentials in the borehole to help infer lithology and identify permeable zones.




Dielectric Logging




Records the dielectric properties of the formation which are affected by water content and type, to estimate water saturation and porosity.




Neutron Porosity Logging




Detects hydrogen atoms to estimate porosity, since hydrogen is primarily found in the fluids filling the pores.




Density Logging




Uses gamma ray sources and detectors to measure the electron density of the formation which is related to rock density.
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