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GeoSource service provides wellsite geochemical analysis of reservoir and source rocks. GEOLOG specialists are then able to characterize the organic matter present in the rock for evaluation of the source rock potential, maturity and origin. GeoSource is unique because it provides TOC and Pyrolysis information in the field using GEOLOG designed and built, fit for purpose equipment.
When faced with budget constraints, various formation evaluation services are often scrutinized such as coring, wireline, and mud logging. Which one provides the biggest value for your budget?
Reduced coring budgets lend themselves to the use of GeoSource where measurements of cuttings can provide direct measurements where wireline cannot and cores are unavailable. The result is a comprehensive evaluation of Total Organic Carbon, Tmax, S1, S2, and Hydrogen Index in near real-time.
Another challenge is obtaining these cuttings analyses more rapidly than lab results; to reduce overall project costs when securing rigs and services in remote areas.
GeoSource service is an ideal solution to replace or supplement the wellsite to lab workflow in these critical environments, ensuring samples stay in the region and quick analyses are provided for future drilling and completion plans without unnecessary rig delays.
GeoSource is ideal in unconventional plays for source rock characterization. The service is most suitable for onshore operations and compatible with water and oil based muds, and is cost effective for exploration, appraisal and development wells.
GeoSource is available in combination with other GEOLOG services or as a stand-alone service.
In this example, the client was drilling in an unconventional reservoir and utilized the GeoSource service to analyze in near Real-time the TOC on core chips. Once the last core was on surface, and before running the next one, the GeoSource specialist informed the client that the TOC had decreased to near zero and that the shale was no longer organically rich from that point onwards. Therefore a critical decision was made to proceed drilling without coring and observe the TOC from cuttings alone. This decision to interrupt the coring program and save valuable rig time accounted for more than $500,000 saved.
| GeoSource | TOC | Pyrolysis |
|---|---|---|
| Measurements | Total Organic Carbon | S1, S2, Tmax, HI |
| Min sample Required | 10mg | 50mg |
| Analysis Time | 40 min | 60 min |