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Sedimentary Basin Area, with the Introduction of State of the Art LWD
Formation Evaluation Services
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION
Considering the requests for the The Sigma measurement obtained in Real
improvements on service delivery, an important Time indicated values of 12 to 13 capture
units,(C.U.), corresponding to either hydrocarbon
or a fresher formation water with much lower Permeability estimation
salinity than expected. When both resistivity and
Sigma measurement were used to calculate water Permeability was then estimated from the
and hydrocarbon saturations for the Napo-1 zone, porosity and spectroscopy based mineralogy data
the agreement in results from these two using the mineral form of the k-Lambda algorithm.
independent methods for determining hydrocarbon
The k-Lambda algorithm estimates
saturation, brought new hope to the production
permeability as a function of L, a measure of the
perspectives of the well.
size of dynamically connected pores. The mineral
form of the k-Lambda algorithm can be
generalized as:
Combined interpretation of basic petrophysics set of
data with unique Spectroscopy-Sigma
measurements.
Where:
k is the absolute permeability (mD),
Z is proportionality constant with a default value of
200,000.0 (dimensionless), Wi is the weight
fraction of mineral i (w/w), and Soi is the specific
surface area of mineral i (m2/g).
The K-Lambda method was used to estimate
the permeability potential in the zone of interest for
the Blanca 04 and Blanca 05 wells. The results
were important to help taking decision about
testing the zones with better mobility profile.
The permeability estimation presented good
correspondence with well test results and proved
to be an additional value provided by the service.
Once the permeability was computed, it was
then possible to compute irreducible water
saturation and the bulk volume of irreducible water
using an inverse form of the Timur-Coates
algorithm. This irreducible water saturation was
used with the total water saturation and clay-
Basic triple-combo logging data didn’t provide
bound water saturation to partition the water
confidence in hydrocarbon saturation estimation volume into bound and free water fractions.
in low resistivity pay.
The figure 4 presents the final deliverable of
the EcoView interpretation for the Blanca 04 well.
Sigma measurement provided an independent On the right hand side (Track 5), the volumetric
method for water saturation estimation (Red mineral composition of the rocks obtained from the
Line), which was used to prove water saturation neutron capture spectroscopy measurements is
from resistivity (Black Line).
presented. This information was used to generate
the lithological column shown on the left hand side
of the graphic (track 1).
Figure 3: Petrophysics log showing resistivity and The permeability estimation for the Napo-1
sigma saturation computation. zone is presented in track 3. The permeability
information was used in combination with
resistivity and other nuclear measurements to
calculate hydrocarbon saturation, irreducible water
saturation and bound water saturation as
presented in the track 4. The Track 2 displays a The Napo-2 sandstone reservoir in the Blanca
normalized producibility profile of the zone, based 04 well
on the calculated permeability, empirical relative In the Blanca field, the Napo-2 sandstone
permeability relationships along with the reservoir underlies the Napo-2 limestone
assumptions of 100psi differential pressure sequence. The interface between these two
between the formation and wellbore, and radial depositional sequences often constitutes a zone of
flow conditions. transition with gradual decrease in carbonate and
increase in sandstone content. In many cases,
where only gamma ray, resistivity and density-
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 neutron measurements are available, it is
extremely difficult to accurately quantify the
carbonate content within the Napo-2 sandstone
reservoir.
The neutron capture spectroscopy
measurement was the key to determining the
carbonate content in the Napo-2 sandstone. The
Napo-1 Zone
elemental concentrations were also fundamental
to the petrophysical interpretation, as they were
used to calculate matrix properties necessary for
calculating porosity and hydrocarbon saturation
more accurately. The matrix properties derived
from elements include:
• Matrix density
• Matrix neutron response
• Matrix capture cross section
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Calc. Pump Press.
risk interval for logging and casing operations, and Acquired Pressure
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well bore instability (figure 8). Zones of hole Time (min)
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Acquired Q In
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The quality of the data provides additional
operational and financial benefits with respect to
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the reduction in the excess of volumes for pills and
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cement,
0 20 associated
40 60 with
80 the uncertainties
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Time (min)
120 140 160 in
180hole
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diameter.
Figure 7: Three-dimensional image and Caliper − The absence of a neutron source and the
interpretation. efficiency of the density measurement
source loading, reduces source loading
from 30 to 40 minutes to only 5 minutes.
• Benefit to Cementing operation
− Improved statistics for nuclear
Once the drilling operation was concluded, the measurements, coupled with
Real Time caliper was immediately presented to improvements in processing, allows for
both the client and the cementing operator. The logging operations that can be conducted
availability of this information allowed for better at speeds as fast as 450 ft/hr with a quality
planning of casing centralization and estimation of equivalent to wireline logs. This capability
slurry volumes. Once the information recorded in is especially useful in reaming operations
the tool memory was available, it was also and very fast drilling conditions.
presented to corroborate the results previously
given. The results obtained where outstanding, − Sensors located closer to the bit, avoiding
and highly commended for the cementing the need for additional rathole. This results
operator, who manifested the tremendous help from the co-location and integration of
when planning for the operation using real time measurements within a single collar,
caliper. eliminating the traditional positioning of the
The graph below visually displays the density-porosity on top of the MWD tool to
comparison between the predicted and actual provide for source fish-ability.
pressure profiles for the cementing job, with the
green curve being the actual pressure profile, and − Based on the co-location of sensors in the
the blue curve the product of the simulation. The tool, resistivity, porosity, sigma and
values don’t have to be exact, but the trend of the spectroscopy measurements can be made
slopes need to be coincident if the simulation on the same interval of formation at the
considered the right parameters, since there are same time, minimizing measurement depth
discrepancies, and measuring the The unique sigma and spectroscopy
formation with minimal invasion effects measurement were key to improving the
while drilling. petrophysical interpretation, and permitted the
determination of accurate porosity, fluid saturation
and permeability estimates, which were in
• Benefits to Well Stimulation Operations excellent agreement with production test results.
The service also provided critical information
Data interpretation from the EcoScope service for drilling optimization, such as the Equivalent
is provided using the EcoView software. This Circulating Density (E.C.D) used to optimized hole
software application was designed and built cleaning and mud design.
specifically for the EcoScope measurements, and In addition, caliper information was provided in
provides most of the parameters required to a timely manner to help improving the cement
prepare a matrix stimulation job, without the operation and the vast amount of data provided by
uncertainties that occur when mineralogy is not service was utilized to improve the stimulation
available. operation of a nearby well.
Data such as porosity, permeability and
mineralogy are mandatory for stimulation, in order
to properly decide what type of stimulation fluid to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
pump, to reduce the risks of an unsuccessful job
due to unconsolidated formation, incompatibilities,
etc. Calcite and clay percentage determination is The authors dedicate and special thanks to
mandatory to determine whether to use Regular City Oriente Limited for the authorization given for
Mud Acid or similar substances. The permeability publication of the information presented in this
information provided by the service is also helpful article and for the spirit of innovation demonstrated
in determining the adds concentration of these by the adoption of a new technology alternative to
additives. Porosity helps to determine the help improving logging operation for reservoir
penetration into the matrix towards the end of the characterization.
treatment. Water cut helps to decide if it is Thanks to Jack Horkowitz and John Rasmus
necessary to pump a temporary water blocking from Schlumberger United States for the important
system during the stimulation job. support provided on the technical review of this
paper.
Thanks to Tony Fondyga and Marta Becerra
from Schlumberger, Ecuador for the help on the
CONCLUSIONS interpretation of the EcoScope data set from
Blanca 04 and Blanca 05 wells.
The successful utilization of a new logging-
while-drilling formation evaluation service in two Also thanks to Juan Montalvo from
wells for City Oriente provided the technology Schlumberger Well Services, Ecuador for the
solution to eliminate the problems associated with information provided with respect to the utilization
log data acquisition from cable conveyed logging of EcoScope data for cementing operations.
operations.
The service permitted the acquisition of high
quality petrophysical data for reservoir evaluation,
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