Services - Geosteering
Geosteering Services for Horizontal Wells
Integrated MWD, LWD and Real-time Geo-modelling for Successful Well Placement Programs (Planning, Monitoring and Geosteering) A 24/7 Service
Nature of Service
SMART4D’s process is an automated 3D geological model while drilling. It is real-time tracking, updating and visualization of actual data that incorporates MWD and LWD information to optimize the drilling corridor of a horizontal well through a 3D geological target. The process is vendor neutral (driller/surveyor/logger) through adherence to WITSML protocol delivered from Pason. Structure mapping accompanied by Gamma Ray and Resistivity modeling, analysis and feedback in minutes improves well placement while drilling (WD). The system keeps up very well for heavy oil well drills with ROPs of over 300 m/hr.
Benefits This accurate system is excellent for communication with all stakeholders during drilling operations; staying within the sweet spot of the reservoir; avoiding collision; viewing the drilling corridor ahead of the bit; and avoiding sidetracks. The system can be used to remotely direct directional drilling.
Applicable Resource types
All resource types including Heavy Oil, Tight Gas, CBM & Conventional Oil & Gas Reservoirs.
Mode of Service Delivery
The process is internet-driven, with multiple page reports automatically generated every few minutes through a secure website. Multiple projects with multiple rigs can be handled simultaneously. This service is ideal for Operations Geologists, Wellsite Geologists, Directional Drillers, Development Engineers and Partners requiring continuous reporting WD.
Perspective view of WD corridor (WD red trajectory, Driller/Proposed in green)
Horizontal Well Panel showing CBM geosteering & monitoring while drilling through thin coal intervals
WD Horizontal Profile of a Heavy Oil well (Plan vs Actual)
3D Visualization of trajectories in a densely drilled reservoir
Visualization of survey uncertainty to avoid potential collisions
Top View visualization of trajectories while drilling
