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Digital Mud Logging Services Digital Mud Logging Services Drilling solutions for geological services Nabors Geological Services provides the broadest range of geological evaluation services to help you safely optimize field exploration, wellbore placement and development. About NDS Geological Services Nabors Geological Services provides high-quality data and expert interpretation of all wellsite geological data—including measurement while drilling (MWD), logging while drilling (LWD) and pressure while drilling (PWD), directional and petrophysical data, electric log data, surface logging, and drilling parameters—to provide a comprehensive wellbore evaluation. Backed by an experienced team of geologists and wellsite applications engineers, customers receive advanced formation evaluation for better decision making to efficiently and accurately place the wellbore. PERSONNEL • High resolution digital In addition. Enables drilling crews to Nabors maintains highly trained, degreed photomicrographs of cuttings samples optimize the drilling process, recognize geologists with regional basin experience. taken at the wellsite. potential formation problems before they Our geologists are evaluated through our • Quantitative Fluorescence Technique affect drilling performance, and maintain Competency Assurance Management II (QFTII) to identify productive areas a safe rig operating environment. program, participate in ongoing training, and maximize wellbore placement and • myWells.com® Portal transmits and have an average 10 years experience. perforation. Available as a wellsite or lab real-time integrated wellsite data and service. provides a one-stop location for viewing EXPERIENCE • Quantitative Gas Measurement (QGM) all of your wellsite information, including West Coast, Alaska, Gulf Coast, Rockies, gas traps. operator and contractor daily report Texas, New Mexico, Kansas information to sophisticated real-time • Xray Diffraction and Fluorescence to drilling instrumentation logs and daily find the chemical signature of the best FORMATION EVALUATION mud logs. Whether your well was logged pay zones and with wellbore placement. SERVICES IN ADDITION TO three weeks ago or three months ago, all STANDARD SURFACE LOGGING • IsoTube Gas Sampling provides rapid your data is equally accessible. sampling of aromatic hydrocarbon • Complete hydrocarbon gas monitoring All logging geologists are trained to gases for laboratory analysis of thermal analyze and interpret real-time data using Baseline High Speed Gas Detection maturity and hydrocarbon isotope ratios (30 sec chromatographs C1-C5). to identify and mitigate well control to determine reservoir viability. events. • dq1000 Divining Quad Mass Spec- Fluid Inclusion Technology assists EFFICIENCY • End of Well Reporting provides detailed in identifying hydrocarbon type, well data and supports management of • RigWatch® EDR System enables real- future wells faults, fluid phase contacts, reservoir time remote diagnostics, testing, and compartmentalization, and aids in repairs by the RigLine 24/7 Support staff • Monitor drilling parameters to identify geosteering to remain in pay zones. drilling inefficiency CASE STUDY Nabors Geologists by using Quantitative Fluoresce Technique II Technology was able to pin point oil in two different zones and increased oil production by 400 barrels per day in sands that were considered wet. During analysis of digital mud logging (DML) data on a client’s well, our experienced geologists noticed trends from wells in the field toward abnormal gas levels and a change of penetration rate. They immediately notified the operator, who decided to stop drilling and pull the drillstring, to discover a dull drill bit. Eliminating the dull drill bit saved the customer approximately nine hours of slow drilling time and optimized rate of penetration. • Prevention of stuck pipe through GEOSTEERING monitoring torque and drag to • Real-time, 3D modeling software fully inadequate hole cleaning that can cause integrates with downhole tools wellbore caving or damage • Seamless communication between • Remote Logging is a cost effective drilling, engineering, and geology alternative to traditional manned surface through online access to 3D models. As logging. Powered by RigWatch® and one central location for communication, myWells.com® Portal, it allows expert it is used throughout planning and geologists to monitor multiple wells and drilling phases so updates are visible to support critical decisions that help drill all involved wells more efficiently • Full reservoir and well pad mapping, GEOLOGICAL WELLSITE along with multiple views and CONSULTING: interpretations, are available to ensure well is placed accurately and efficiently • Review technical package objectives and drilling program; collect and review COMPREHENSIVE WELLBORE required well site reference data, PLACEMENT PACKAGE technical package, correlation, offset logs, and maps Complete package integrating NDS Directional, MWD/LWD, Geosteering, and • Formation and fluid marker picks, casing Geological Services. Utilizing all services and core points; log correlation and together provides a cost efficient and interpretation, revise marker and target extremely streamlined service. projections; TD determination • Onsite quality control: Surface Logging, SAFETY CULTURE MWD, LWD, Wireline Nabors has established a rigorous safety • Liaison between rig supervision, third program, requires ongoing training, part contractors, and operator personnel conducts facility and location audits, and complies with operator safety programs. Our belief is to be safer, smarter, and incident free. Why choose Nabors’ Drilling Solutions Geological Services over the competition? Identify drilling risks early on Increase efficiency of rig operations Minimize nonproductive time Enhance Your Operations Nabors offers an integrated suite of performance products and wellbore placement services that work with our digital mud logging services to improve drilling performance. They include: DrillSmart™ Technology: A best-in-class automatic driller based on proprietary technology that allows the system to adapt to operating parameters and drilling conditions while optimizing performance. AccuSteer® Measurement While Drilling Suite: A premier directional drilling and geosteering system that provides accurate downhole data to optimize efficient wellbore placement. RIGTELLIGENCESM FOR THE FUTURE WWW.NABORS.COM.
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