Petroleum Geology developments in E&P

First Break takes a look at some aspects of petroleum geology showing its key role in exploration and production operations and increasing emphasis for reservoir performance. Two items on fractures are followed by a study of the 'frontier' Hatton Basin and a multidisciplinary approach to geosteering. The following articles are collected: -'Bringing research and technology to optimize reservoir performance' -'An optimized completion process case history: improving zone selection and stimulation design using Stoneley wave permeability data and forward fracture modelling', by Jim Hankla, Jon Martin, Bob Weaver, Xiao Ming Tang and Andy Shaw -'Is Hatton Bank the new Jeanne d'Arc Basin?', by Ken Hitchen - Real-time geosteering in the Tern Field for optimum multilateral well placement' by M.J. Roberts, A. Kirkwood and J. Bedford