Initial Results of Unique At-bit Imaging Technology Examples from Middle East Carbonates

The field test results of at-bit imaging are encouraging, as observed in the assessment of various geological facies in a Middle East carbonate reservoir. The high-resolution imager was able to identify subtle geological features like fractures, vugs, stylolites, trace fossils etc that matches with known reservoir properties from offset wells. The advantage this technology brings is also in the fact that it does not require any changes in drilling parameters, any slow-down of ROP or any additional instructions for drillers and it represents a full safety-compliant technique. This first of its kind technology at the bit with very high-resolution imaging can prove to be a game-changer with possible applications in the intervals not often characterized.