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Published: 01/01/0001
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Fast, high-quality data for accurate geosteering and formation evaluation
Increase ROP, improve wellbore stability and hole quality, and optimize well placement and reservoir exposure for maximum production—faster.
As the industry leader in logging-while-drilling (LWD) technology, SLB creates advanced LWD services that acquire high-quality data for accurate geosteering and more-informed formation evaluation, so you can work proactively as you drill.
Formation evaluation
Automated Lithology increases effectiveness of formation evaluation.
Automated Lithology increases effectiveness of formation evaluation
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Automated Lithology
Increase your lithological accuracy and enhance well planning
Capture and digitalize high-definition images of cuttings for precise reservoir analysis and integration into 3D models. View
Geosteering and reservoir mapping while drilling
Large-scale mapping of reservoir geometry, quality, and productivity
Reveal multiple formation boundary layers and fluid contacts
Optimize well landing and increase reservoir exposure
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PeriScope Edge
Multilayer mapping-while-drilling service
Achieve the highest confidence for precision steering decisions in razor-thin reservoirs. View
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SpectraSphere
Fluid mapping-while-drilling service
Map reservoir fluid composition and distribution to maximize reservoir exposure. View
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GeoSphere HD
High-definition reservoir mapping-while-drilling service
Map a depth of investigation that exceeds 250 ft—the largest in the industry—and covers the widest range of environment. View
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IriSphere
Look-ahead-while-drilling service
Improve casing-point selection and reduce drilling risks with continuous resistivity ahead of the bit. View
Reservoir engineering while drilling
Formation pressure and fluids
Measure formation pressure for accurate formation evaluation, geosteering, and pore pressure prediction models
Identify pressure-depleted formations to avoid lost time and help preserve pressure zones
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StethoScope
Formation pressure-while-drilling service
Monitor formation pressure while drilling to calibrate pore pressure models. View
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SpectraSphere
Fluid mapping-while-drilling service
Map reservoir fluid composition and distribution to maximize reservoir exposure. View
Petrophysics and geology while drilling
Lithology, porosity, saturation, permeability, structure, and stratigraphy
Evaluate lithology, porosity, saturation, and permeability
Perform quantitative reservoir evaluation with measurements of petrophysical properties
Gather comprehensive datasets for formation evaluation, drilling optimization, and well placement
Identify dipping beds, faults, and fractures
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MagniSphere
High-definition NMR logging-while-drilling service
Acquire sourceless, real-time NMR data for accurate and precise reservoir fluid evaluation while slimhole drilling. View
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OmniSphere
Slimhole petrophysics evaluation-while-drilling service
Get real-time insight into the mineral composition of formations and continuous-circulation directional survey service and pumps-off surveying. View
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EcoScope
Multifunction logging-while-drilling service
Obtain resistivity, neutron porosity, azimuthal gamma ray, density, elemental capture spectroscopy, and sigma measurements and borehole imaging—all in one collar. View
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NeoScope
Sourceless formation evaluation-while-drilling service
Reduce risk and logistical demands by eliminating the need for chemical sources to acquire multifunction LWD data. View
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adnVISION
Azimuthal density neutron service
Characterize formation porosity and lithology while drilling with azimuthal density measurements (ADN). View
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arcVISION
Array resistivity compensated service
Benefit from real-time resistivity, gamma ray, inclination, and annular pressure data. View
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proVISION Plus
Magnetic resonance-while-drilling service
Achieve accurate lithology-independent porosity and continuous permeability in real time. View
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SonicScope
Multipole sonic-while-drilling service
Realize the benefits of real-time multipole sonic data for advanced risk mitigation, cement evaluation, formation evaluation, and completion design. View
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TerraSphere
High-definition dual-imaging-while-drilling service
Provides complete reservoir geological description in oil-based mud environments. View
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MicroScope HD
Resistivity- and high-definition imaging-while-drilling service
Get high-resolution LWD imaging for structural analysis, sedimentology, and fracture characterization. View
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Neutron Density Imaging Service
Azimuthal images of bulk density and caliper
Get azimuthal images of bulk density and caliper, along with conventional bulk density, neutron porosity, photoelectric index, caliper, and tool standoff. View
Geophysics while drilling
Seismic imaging and correlation
Measure one-way seismic propagation in real time
Calibrate the geophysics velocity model without rig downtime
Adjust trajectory, casing, and coring depth and predict depth of drilling targets
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seismicVISION
Seismic-while-drilling service
Acquire borehole seismic measurements for real-time, time-depth-velocity information without disrupting drilling operations. View
Geomechanics while drilling
Rock mechanics and wellbore stability
Measure geomechanics in exploration, appraisal, and development drilling operations
Mitigate wellbore risk and perform quantitative cement and formation evaluation
Place casing points, understand mud-weight management, and identify the top of cement
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SonicScope
Multipole sonic-while-drilling service
Realize the benefits of real-time multipole sonic data for advanced risk mitigation, cement evaluation, formation evaluation, and completion design. View
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