Borehole televiewer improves completion results in a permian basin San Andres reservoir

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15033-PA· OSTI ID:6961818

Clerke, E A; Van Akkeren, T J

The borehole televiewer (BHTV) is an acoustic logging tool that has a fine vertical resolution (1/3 in. (8.5 mm)) that is extremely useful for detecting bedding orientation, thin high-permeability zones, lithology changes, and zones of secondary or vuggy porosity. BHTV logs were acquired from 10 wells during the recent infill drilling of the North Hobbs (Grayburg/San Andres) Unit. These logs, when correlated with conventional logs and core data, have improved completion strategies, resulting in higher oil and lower water production in new infill wells.

• Research Organization: Shell Western E and P, Houston, TX (US)
• OSTI ID: 6961818
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN SPENE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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