Continuous Coring of a Slim-Hole, a Cost Effective Exploration Alternative?

S050 CONTINUOUS CORING OF A SLIM-HOLE A COST EFFECTIVE EXPLORATION ALTERNATIVE? Introduction 1 The statement “In the final analysis oil is first found in the mind” (Wallace Pratt 1952) recognizes that discovery is rooted in the imagination of the geoscientist. This is true only because our understanding of the truth is so limited that for any given set of facts only our imagination can restrict our ability to generate innovative geological concepts that honor the data and may still lead to the discovery of a new hydrocarbon accumulation. Pratt’s memorable quote captures the essence of Thomas C. Chamberlain’s thesis presented