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The Spirit River formation is a part of Tourmaline and Peyto's strategy to meet future LNG capacity expansion going into 2025... Explore their activities in this geoLOGIC Insight!

Click here to view this data in an advanced geospatial platform that is instantly available free of charge to guest users of geoLOGIC’s gDC Cloud ➡️: https://lnkd.in/giTtqVnC. To gain unlimited access to view the Top 15 Formations Spud from January 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, register for a free Starter Plan account here: https://lnkd.in/gRU8As8i In our Spud Activity Dashboard, we applied a filter to highlight activity from Jan. 1, 2024, to Aug. 31, 2024; the results showed that 104 formations were targeted during this period (yielding 7,802 wells/well-legs), but we manually selected the Top 15 (which reduced the dataset to 6,312 wells/well-legs). The top formations highlight the diverse assets being targeted in the WCSB, with the Clearwater leading the list (spread between the conventional heavy oil play dominated by mostly multilateral completions and thermal oilsands operations).  Multilateral completions have moved beyond the Clearwater and have helped raise a few new formations to the top of the list, including General Petroleum, Spirit River and Falher. Operators continue to actively spud thermal and heavy oil wells, with the top of the list including the McMurray, Waseca, Frobisher beds, Midale beds, Rex and Sparky. Shale gas wells in the Montney (768) and Duvernay (145) continue to expand and infill with large-scale completions. Shallower Viking projects along the Alberta/Saskatchewan border are being drilled steadily, while Deep Basin completions continue to be revisited across the WCSB (Cardium, Falher, Bluesky, etc). Rounding out the Top 15 formations drilled are the Midale beds in southeast Saskatchewan with 109 wells spudded. The Top 3 operators that drilled in these formations are: Cenovus Energy (predominantly thermal McMurray wells, Waseca, Sparky and Rex), Canadian Natural’s Montney shale and thermal activity Sparky, Waseca, and McMurray) and Headwater Exploration’s drilling of Clearwater multilaterals. Spud counts peaked in February and July, however extended pad drilling in the Montney and on multilateral well pads kept activity moving over spring breakup, with 472 drilling starts in April (the month with the lowest tally). As companies continue to develop and grow their key assets, the top formations are not a big surprise. However, there are plays that are expanding to new areas. Examples include the Clearwater, which is moving north of Dawson to Cadotte (Obsidian and Baytex), and the Duvernay, which has a new exploration well drilled south of the Sturgeon Lake Reef (Logan Energy). If you have questions about how you can use gDC Cloud to enable your workflows, email us at 📧 gDCCloud@geologic.com or call Eric Trouillot directly at 📞 403-444-1656. #cloud #clouddata #oilandgas #energy #analysis #insights #oilgas #WCSB #wells #MultiLateralWells #drilling

The Pre-Salt reservoirs in Brazil are home to some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves and one of the most exciting exploration frontiers. However, exceptional depths have caused significant challenges to de-risk locations for drilling exploration wells. The industry therefore needs to capitalize on any data that already exists from these reservoirs. Here, James Shreeve and Lucas Rocha Frascaroli from Geotek Limited and Félix Gonçalves from SOLINTEC | Leading Laboratory & Storage Facility for E&P in Brazil describe how digital core data forms a key part of the solution, providing a continuous dataset along cored intervals in addition to the traditional plug measurements. * sponsored content https://lnkd.in/evSGdksC #brazil #coredata #subsurface #technology

PRE-SALT DIGITAL ROCK CATALOG   Access, describe, and study pre-salt cores and thin sections without requiring microscopes or physical access to samples, eliminating the time-consuming processes through ANP channels.   Digital data products are now available to purchase along with subscriptions to data visualization. This first phase of data release includes thin sections (3000+) and cores (1000+m) from 14 wells in the Santos Basin and comprises: • Linescan core images (white light + UV) • Quantified mineralogy from hyperspectral imaging for carbonates and clays Petrophysics with multi-element geochemistry from a Multi-Sensor Core Logger (MSCL) • Scan data files (bright field + polarization layers) from 3000+ thin sections obtained with a state-of-the-art Zeiss Axio Scan Z1 system.

● Multilateral Wells Drilling Technology ○ Multilateral drilling wells are a technology that allows for the drilling of multiple wellbores from a single wellbore. This technology has been in use since the 1920s but gained widespread popularity in the late 1980s with the advancements in directional drilling. In this drilling manual, we will explore the terminologies, classification system, and junction levels associated with multilateral wells. ○ The terminologies used in multilateral drilling wells include laterals, wellbores, hole, level, casing, liner, production, multilaterals, joint, access, tubing, whipstock, pressure integrity, and more. These terms are essential to understand the various aspects of multilateral drilling. ○ There are several reasons for drilling multilateral wells, with the primary one being the return on investment (ROI) for the operator. Multilaterals are more expensive to drill, so the production rates must be higher for a longer period of time to make it financially viable. Multilateral wells are most effective in low to moderate-permeability reservoirs and can be used in compartmentalized or heterogeneous reservoirs to increase production. However, the economics of multilaterals depend on factors such as the complexity of the multilateral and the cost of individual vertical or horizontal wells. ○ The classification system for multilateral drilling wells is based on the type of junction used. The TAML (Technology Advancement of Multilateral drilling wells) categorizes multilaterals into six levels, with each level indicating an increase in complexity, cost, and associated risks. The different levels of junctions determine whether the main wellbore and laterals are cased or left open hole, which affects the reentry capabilities and production isolation. #multilateralwells #drilling #directionaldrilling #horizontalwells #oilandgas #reservoirs #production #petroleumengineer #oilfield

Multilateral Wells Drilling Technology Full Guide - DRILLING MANUAL | #drilling_manual Multilateral drilling wells are a technology that allows for the drilling of multiple wellbores from a single wellbore. This technology has been in use since the 1920s but gained widespread popularity in the late 1980s with the advancements in directional drilling. In this drilling manual, we will explore the terminologies, classification system, and junction levels associated with multilateral wells. The terminologies used in multilateral drilling wells include laterals, wellbores, hole, level, casing, liner, production, multilaterals, joint, access, tubing, whipstock, pressure integrity, and more. These terms are essential to understand the various aspects of multilateral drilling. There are several reasons for drilling multilateral wells, with the primary one being the return on investment (ROI) for the operator. Multilaterals are more expensive to drill, so the production rates must be higher for a longer period of time to make it financially viable. Multilateral wells are most effective in low to moderate-permeability reservoirs and can be used in compartmentalized or heterogeneous reservoirs to increase production. However, the economics of multilaterals depend on factors such as the complexity of the multilateral and the cost of individual vertical or horizontal wells. The classification system for multilateral drilling wells is based on the type of junction used. The TAML (Technology Advancement of Multilateral drilling wells) categorizes multilaterals into six levels, with each level indicating an increase in complexity, cost, and associated risks. The different levels of junctions determine whether the main wellbore and laterals are cased or left open hole, which affects the reentry capabilities and production isolation. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVUvVs5X Free PDFs: Download free books on drilling and related topics from the Drilling Manual Telegram channel at https://lnkd.in/dgnyhW2Q Learning Videos: Watch educational videos on drilling techniques, equipment, and more on the Drilling Manual YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3pKS5dd #multilateralwells #drillingtechnology #drillingmanual #directionaldrilling #horizontalwells #oilandgas #reservoirs #production #junctions #terminologies Download Free Books: https://lnkd.in/dgnyhW2Q Watch Learning Videos: https://bit.ly/3pKS5dd

Goldshore Resources Launches Winter Drill and Geophysical Programs at Moss Gold Project Goldshore Resources Inc. has initiated an ambitious exploration and resource expansion campaign at its 100%-owned Moss Gold Projectin Ontario. Contracts for the winter diamond drill program, top-of-bedrock sonic drilling, and geophysical surveys have been awarded to Laframboise Drilling Inc., Forages Technic-Eau Inc., and Abitibi Geophysics Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEvvREwy

We have dentified several exciting exploration targets from the recently completed auger drilling program and airborne TEM survey at the Ida Holmes Project in Western Australia.  The auger drilling program and airborne TEM survey recently completed at the Ida Holmes Project identified the following exciting exploration targets: • A continuous 1.15km long conductor at the IHJ prospect. • Refinement of high priority Ni-Cu-PGE geochemical targets at IHJ prospect • Three discrete Copper (Cu) and Platinum Group Element (PGE) anomalies at the Hells Gate Prospect Exploration activities will be accelerated including: • Undertaking a 6-to-9-hole Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program to test the IHJ conductor. The high priority geochemistry targets at IHJ will be tested via a 34-hole air core (AC) programme.  • Undertaking a 34-hole AC drilling program to obtain more detailed assay and geological information at the high priority Ni-Cu-PGE anomalies at IHJ. • Undertaking a 27-hole AC drilling program to obtain more detailed assay and geological information at the three Nebo Babel style* Cu-PGE anomalies at Hells Gate. • Undertaking an initial auger sampling at the Peregrine and Mt Holmes prospects, which represent the same type of targets as discovered at Hells Gate. Chairman, Peter Lewis, commented: “Western Yilgarn is committed to delivering strong capital returns to shareholders through targeted mineral exploration across our exciting Critical Minerals portfolio in the Yilgarn Craton. At the Ida Holmes Project, we are accelerating our exploration plans, continuing the systematic approach that has defined our work across the extensive landholding we have established in the region. The progress to date at the Ida Holmes Project is testament to the dedication and effort of our technical team and bodes well for the future success of the Company. Exploring these new Cu-PGE and Cu-Ni targets represents an exciting opportunity to deliver accretive value for Western Yilgarn shareholders.” Read the full ASX announcement: https://lnkd.in/gQkSyN6i #WYX #exploration #copper #PGE #nickel

Helix Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX) told investors it has successfully completed drilling the  Darwin-1 well, at the Rudyard project in Montana, encountering significant helium shows in multiple horizons. The well was drilled down to 5,488 feet, and measured helium concentrations of up to 1,312 parts per million (ppm) – which is around 250 times the level found in ambient air. According to mud logging, the firm sees over 330 feet of potential gross pay, including new formations not seen in prior drilling. The targets, which now require further testing, are described as “high to prognosis”, with the company now anticipating “a larger anticline structure than previously modelled”. "The Darwin #1 well at the Rudyard Project has significantly surpassed initial expectations,” chief executive Bo Sears said in a statement. "We are proceeding with a triple-combo wireline to further delineate our potential reservoir. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/47iU105OLRi

Check out our new fact sheet on drilling and completions key performance indicators! When it comes to effective reservoir management, it's crucial to understand how various factors like geology, petrophysics, drilling, and stimulation practices impact a well. That's where Liquid Molecular Tracers come in! They provide a proven industry method to quantify individual stage production, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of multivariable impacts. By gaining a deeper understanding of these key pre-completion variables, operators can confidently amend future field development plans and optimise hydrocarbon recovery. ⏩ Read the full fact sheet here: https://hubs.ly/Q030zk000 #oilgas #oilandgas #oilfield