Geologic uses of formation microscanner (FMS) in Antelope Shale Cymric field, San Joaquin Valley, California
Conference
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· AAPG (Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.) Bull.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6027161
A comparison between formation microscanner (FMS) log and core from the Cymric field was made to determine the effectiveness of the FMS in characterizing the Antelope Shale. Comparisons of the FMS log and core were based on a detailed core description, petrography, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mineralogical analysis. Results indicate that the FMS log in the Antelope Shale is useful for (1) distinguishing between certain rock types, (2) determining bed thickness and bedding-plane orientations, and (3) detecting some fractures and determining some fracture-plane orientations. However, the FMS log shows some ambiguous responses that can be interpreted only by comparison with the core or other wireline logs. Based on resistivity contrasts, three rock-type groups can be distinguished. From least to most resistive, they are (1) mudstone, (2) argillaceous diatomite/Porcelanite, and (3) sandstone, dolostone, clay-poor porcelanite, and chert. A bed thickness of 1 cm or greater can be resolved using the FMS. Bedding-plane orientations can also be determined and provide a means to orient the core. Detection of fractures in the Antelope Shale is generally limited to those fractures within rock type that display intermediate ranges of resistivity and to the large-scale fractures. Fracture-plane orientations of some fractures can be determined; however, because of poor fracture development in the majority of Antelope Shale rock types, fractures are commonly not visible on both FMS-pad images. This makes determination of fracture-plane orientation difficult, if not impossible, for many of these fractures.
- Research Organization:
- Chevron Oil Field Research Co., La Habra, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6027161
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8905132-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: AAPG (Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.) Bull.; (United States) Journal Volume: 73:4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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