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Interesting read - environmental professionals can use this same technology for hi-resolution site characterization.

Very interesting results obtained by AGI in this work: “gas and liquid petroleum systems present in multiple blocks”.

New hydrocarbon data available for offshore Uruguay #Uruguay #Offshore #Hydrocarbons In 2016, Amplified Geochemical Imaging LLC (AGI) worked with Administración Nacional de Combustibles, Alcoholes y Portland (ANCAP) in Uruguay to provide a 59 sample, multiclient geochemical survey that would answer the critical question of the presence of potential thermogenic hydrocarbon systems in Uruguay’s offshore blocks. The study identified two potential petroleum systems, gas condensate and oil, and identified certain areas to be strongly prospective. Obviously, much of Uruguay’s offshore basins remain underexplored. However, given the recent results in Uruguay’s conjugate margin partner in Namibia, interest has grown significantly. As such, ANCAP has released two additional AGI geochemical data sets to be combined with the original multiclient study performed in 2016. One data set, comprised of 199 samples, covers parts of areas Off-4 and Off-5. The second survey, comprised of 149 samples, covers parts of areas Off-5 and Off-6. Thus, the expanded data set now includes 407 geochemical samples. With the addition of 348 samples, all three data sets were normalized and merged to bring new understanding and insights to the petroleum systems in offshore Uruguay. The results are quite compelling, especially when combined with the 3D seismic data acquired since these surveys. The new interpretation: •       Indicates both gas and liquid petroleum systems present in multiple blocks. •       Identifies positive thermogenic hydrocarbon anomalies aligned with subsurface structures identified by 3D seismic. •       Identifies hydrocarbon trends consistent with the deposition of terrigenous sediments into deeper water facies. •       Provides much greater geochemical resolution in areas Off-4, Off-5, and Off-6. •       Provides a more accurate hydrocarbon interpretation across the entire offshore area. •       Correctly predicts the Raya-1 dry well. For additional information please contact: Rick Schrynemeeckers Amplified Geochemical Imaging, LLC Schrynemeeckers@AGIsurveys.net 281-782-8914

Popular class! Exploration and Production (E&P) companies realize the importance of good technical data and the role which it plays in the exploration success. Geoscientists and engineers focus on maximizing hydrocarbon extraction by understanding and exploiting fi eld geological and formations data. To achieve their challenging goals, they use sophisticated software to perform virtual fi eld characterizations and analysis which generates terabytes of valuable intellectual data and information. This is one example, and there are many more by which new data is being generated and stored each day. Companies are investing into hardware and software to tackle these problems but lack the basic guide lines or policies to manage the growing data volume. has led to even more problems and waste of valuable resources and funds. One of the key requirements for E&P companies is to have a well-defined data management strategy. Join today! #oilgas #oil #geologists #data #energy #geology, #geoscience, #earthscience #minerals #IndustryO&G #Energytransition #bigdata #digitaltransformation #hydrocarbons #gas #petroleum #oilfield #training #trainingproviders #trainingprovider

In the realm of oil and gas exploration and production, capillary pressure plays a crucial role in understanding the intricacies of fluid flow within reservoir rocks. This phenomenon arises from the complex interplay of forces acting at the microscopic level, involving both cohesive forces (encompassing surface and interfacial tension acting within and between fluids) and adhesive forces (representing the intermolecular interactions between the fluids and the rock itself). By understanding capillary pressure and its impact on fluid behavior, oil & gas professionals can gain valuable insights into various aspects of reservoir characterization: 👉 Reservoir rock quality: Capillary pressure data can reveal information about pore size distribution and connectivity, which influence fluid flow and ultimately, reservoir quality. 👉 Pay vs. non-pay zones: Identifying the distribution of fluids within the reservoir helps differentiate between zones with commercially viable hydrocarbon reserves (pay zones) and those with little or no economic value (non-pay zones). 👉 Expected fluid saturations: Capillary pressure influences the saturation levels of different fluids (oil, water, gas) within the reservoir, which is crucial for estimating recoverable resources. 👉 Seal capacity: Capillary pressure plays a vital role in determining the ability of a rock formation to prevent upward migration of hydrocarbons, impacting the size of the hydrocarbon column a seal can hold. 👉 Depth of reservoir fluid contacts: Capillary pressure influences the equilibrium positions between different fluids within the reservoir, helping to determine the depths of the oil-water and gas-oil contacts. 👉 Transition zone thickness: The transition zone is a region where both oil and water coexist. Capillary pressure affects the thickness of this zone, which can impact wellbore placement and production strategies. 👉 Recovery efficiency: Understanding capillary pressure is crucial for estimating the amount of oil that can be recovered from a reservoir using primary or secondary recovery methods. MJ Logs - The Best Source for Raster Well Logs and LAS 🌐 mjlogs.com #MJLogs #OilandGasIndustry #OilGas #OilAndGas #Energy #ReservoirEngineering #Geology #Petrophysics

This video offers a review of books (available as of August 2020) about Geomechanics related to Petroleum Engineering, Energy Subsurface Engineering, and Reservoir Engineering. The rating is based on a maximum of 3 starts (satisfies category very well), and a minimum of 1 star (does not satisfy category very well). "NA" (Not applicable) applies to "State of the art" category for books that do not cover specific technology but rather time-less fundamentals. #books #geomechanics #Petroleum #Subsurface By Nicolas Espinoza Source YouTube https://lnkd.in/dHuME7fe

#What_are_type_infill_wells? They are wells drilled between the original wells after the first stage of developing and producing an oil or gas reservoir. The construction of infill wells aims to target parts of the formation that still maintain high oil saturation after primary and secondary recovery operations. They can be vertical or horizontal wells. #Benefits_of_drilling_wells_infill_wells 1. Increasing oil and gas production in reservoirs with very low permeability. 2. Improving communication between injected wells and producing wells, facilitating the movement of fluids between them. 3. Increasing the efficiency of the horizontal and vertical sweep of oil due to the injected fluid due to the availability of a larger number of wells. 4. Increased contact with the reservoir in cases where there are variations in the reservoir, such as large differences in permeability or the presence of sections that are not connected to each other. 5. Improving the overall value of the reservoir in general, reducing well abandonment rates, and achieving better economic feasibility of the project. #geology #geophysics #petroleum #oil #gas #well🛢️⛏️🔥

The second paper that we're co-authoring at #URTEC2024 is with the fantastic folks at Hess Corporation in the Bakken-Three Forks! This paper focuses on the production contribution from the Three Forks for wells landed in the Middle Bakken (and vice versa), to assess the contributions of the Upper and Lower Bakken Shales, and to understand variations in production allocation associated with various completion vintages. Hess Corporation authors include Peter Kaufman (presenter), Aaron Rodriguez, and Josh Miller RevoChem LLC authors include Jana (Edwards) Bachleda, Shuangyu Ge, and Faye Liu #bakken #threeforks #williston #oilandgas #geochemistry #timelapsegeochemistry #tlg #productionallocation #geochemicalfingerprinting #reservoirs #reservoircharacterization #developmentoptimization Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Society of Petroleum Engineers International SEG American Rock Mechanics Association Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA)

Global Atlas 12: Some Tight Oil Shale Gas Examples (musings from the desk of a retired geologist) The multi part Global Atlas is a compilation of public domain information on major basins around the world. It is organized by geologic themes and is meant to be a quick go to reference for E&P folks, researchers and academia. This part is a simple compilation of some Tight Oil and Shale Gas development examples and some undeveloped resources around the World. Tight Oil and Shale gas are quite important as they currently form a large component of North American OG production and contribute to energy self sufficiency. #OilGasExploration #GlobalAtlas #TightOil #ShaleGas #Oil #Gas #Geology

APT has been working closely with colleagues at Equinor as part of an ongoing R&D project. This project is focused on the utility of gel permeation chromatography (GPC) to evaluate oil based mud drilled cuttings for predicting reservoir fluid properties. Further details, and the GPC approach, can be found in the link below and the recently published IPTC paper 23357 entitled: 'Predicting Reservoir Fluid Properties from Drill Cuttings: Application of GPC-UV Method for Reservoir Fluid Analysis' #pvt #reservoirengineering #drillcuttings #geochemistry