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Method for depth referencing hydrocarbon gas shows on mud logs

US4578579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1983
Grant dateMar 25, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V11/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hydrocarbon mud log and a natural gamma-ray mud log are recorded for well drilling operations. A natural gamma-ray wireline log is run in the well following drilling operations. The natural gamma-ray mud log and natural gamma-ray wireline log are correlated to identify the correct depth interval of gas shows on the hydrocarbon mud log.

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