Service delivers rigless formation evaluation, monitoring

Schlumberger has released its Pulsar multifunction spectroscopy service, which provides the industry’s first complete cased hole formation evaluation and reservoir saturation monitoring with openhole logging quality, a press release stated. This next generation in pulsed neutron logging features multiple detectors and a high-output pulsed neutron generator to improve acquisition accuracy and increase logging speed and measurement precision. The Pulsar service measurements are complemented by powerful algorithms delivering robust answers that compensate for variations in the borehole fluids and completions to make reservoir monitoring in complex conditions a reality. slb.com/pulsar

Cased-hole evaluation system designed for EOR

Weatherford International Plc has released the Raptor 2.0 casedhole evaluation system, a press release stated. The Raptor 2.0 system, which has been tested and proven in more than 200 field runs, combines a pulsed-neutron wireline logging device with advanced petrophysical workflows, a wide range of answer products and support from a team of experienced production petrophysicists to provide actionable reservoir data. The Raptor wireline logging tool features the first and only five-detector array on the market, which makes the system 250% more sensitive than traditional two-detector pulsed neutron tools, the company said. By providing high-fidelity oil-water and gas-liquid saturation measurements, the Raptor 2.0 system enables operators to increase their reservoir knowledge during completion, production and rejuvenation operations. This knowledge can then be leveraged to increase hydrocarbon recovery. weatherford.com

Three-dimensional formation evaluation service with sensor technology

In June Halliburton announced an agreement with GroundMetrics to deliver full-field reservoir characterization and monitoring services, a press release stated. The collaboration combines GroundMetrics’ capabilities in electromagnetic and resistivity sensing, which helps determine the types of fluids present in reservoir rocks, and the expertise of Halliburton in logging, petrophysics and earth modeling. Leveraging the capabilities and expertise of both companies will enable the generation of 3-D saturation models that integrate with other reservoir diagnostics and management workflows to help reduce subsurface uncertainties, assisting operators in making better production-related decisions. These advanced capabilities are especially beneficial in mature fields and unconventional reservoirs where data obtained from across the field help operators monitor fluid flow, perform optimization of horizontal drill paths and assess hydrocarbon pay zones with greater accuracy, the press release stated. The technology also plays an important role in IOR and EOR operations, assisting with better identification of injection patterns in water, steam, chemical and CO2 floods. halliburton.com, groundmetrics.com

System to reduce cost of land seismic acquisition

INOVA Geophysical and Innoseis have entered into an agreement to jointly develop an autonomous nodal acquisition system to reduce the cost of land seismic acquisition, a press release stated. Innoseis will supply INOVA with its Tremornet nodal seismic sensor. INOVA will integrate this technology with its new iX1 central software platform and its source products to provide worldwide sales, field support and marketing of a fully integrated, high-density broadband nodal acquisition system to be branded as QUANTUM. Ultralow power technology means that each Innoseis node is significantly smaller and easier to handle without compromising on sensing performance or battery life. This makes deployment and maintenance of large sensor networks simple, fast and cost-efficient, the press release stated. With iX1, easy-to-use software provides full support for seismic operations, including high-productivity Vibroseis techniques, fast data downloading and delivery of final data, and the ability to combine cabled, nodal and transition zone systems all via a single platform. inovageo.com, innoseis.com

Compensated CT lift frame supports ultradeepwater string weight

National Oilwell Varco has released a new compensated coiled tubing (CT) lift frame (CCTLF) for the Devin product line of intervention and stimulation equipment. The new CCTLF has been engineered to support ultradeepwater string weight and enhance operational performance, the company said. The lift frame provides a designated work window between the top drive and landing string for subsea completion and intervention activities. Weight is distributed evenly across the top section, down two legs and back to center at the bottom section, allowing well center rigup of CT, wireline and slickline. The system can be rigged up as a backup or primary compensator. The new frame introduces a fully automated motion-compensation operating mode that includes auto-tide adjust with manual override capabilities, eliminating the need for system adjustments once rigged up. Remotely operated hydraulic control systems yield increased safety and flexibility, while real-time system monitoring via hand-held units provides system displays on the rig floor and in the drill shack. Having access to these data and understanding critical parameters enables rapid responses to potential problems. nov.com/cctlf

Platform uses machine learning to extract seismic and well data

Geophysical Insights has introduced the new Attribute Generator in the latest release of Paradise version 3.1, a press release stated. Paradise is a multiattribute analysis platform that uses machine learning to extract more information from seismic and well data. The Attribute Generator features a library of more than 100 attributes, including instantaneous, geometric and spectral decomposition. A key component of the release is inclusion of a library of spectral decomposition and geometric attributes by the Attribute Assisted Seismic Processing and Interpretation (AASPI) Consortium at The University of Oklahoma (OU). In October 2016 Geophysical Insights announced an agreement with OU to license the AASPI algorithms and make them available through the guided Thought- Flows product in the Paradise platform. With the release of the new Paradise Attribute Generator these advanced attributes can be used by more interpreters across the oil and gas industry and in any geologic setting. geoinsights.com

Wireless hydrocarbon gas detector designed for hazardous environments

Dräger’s new wireless gas detector, the GasSecure GS01, has received FM approval, a certification recognized by regulatory authorities, a press release stated. The GS01 is used to detect the presence of hydrocarbon gases and warn operators of the risk of fire or explosion. The GasSecure GS01 is a wireless gas detector that combines single-beam, triple-wavelength infrared technology with extremely low power consumption, making it ideal for areas that are hard to reach with cabling. Its ultralow power design and small integrated battery pack enable the device to operate continually for up to two years, depending on environmental conditions. The device’s wireless communication is based on the open ISA100 Wireless standard, which enables simplified integration with other commercially available field wireless devices and control systems. draeger.com/passion

Regional geoscience programs support prospectivity evaluation

CGG has released its JumpStart multiclient geoscience programs designed to accelerate industry understanding of petroleum systems and support exploration efforts, a press release stated. CGG has seven JumpStart programs that include offshore areas of Mexico, Gabon, Australia, Norway, Indonesia and Timor Leste and two areas offshore Brazil, with more programs in the pipeline. Jump- Start programs integrate all available data in a specific geographical area and frame it within a geological context. This enables clients to directly access in one place the reviewed, validated, calibrated and interpreted dataset in a consistent, accessible and ready-to-use format. JumpStart builds on CGG’s advanced multiclient seismic data and incorporates key wells through a consistent interpretation. Where appropriate, wells are enhanced by new core and cuttings information. The seismic and well data are then integrated with all other available information, including CGG’s portfolio of geological studies, potential fields data, satellite seeps and geochemical data, to deliver a coherent and comprehensive geoscience package. JumpStart programs focus on the main petroleum geology components such as the source rock, reservoir, charge, trap and migration pathways to provide holistic datasets that build a framework to accelerate understanding of the basin’s petroleum system(s) and assess its prospectivity. cgg.com

Water-soluble scavenger removes sulfide species

Clariant has released an alternative to triazine H2S scavenger chemistry with substantial benefits for oil producers, a press release stated. SCAVINATOR increases overall production with less downtime due to its solids control and reduced potential for mineral scaling. SCAVINATOR is a water soluble scavenger for removing sulfide species from both gases and liquids and is used to control hydrogen sulfide. It can be applied in batch form (contact tower) or continuously injected into pipeline streams. Unlike triazine, SCAVINATOR does not have a propensity to produce solid reaction byproducts, as demonstrated by numerous laboratory and field trial performances. In addition, it has a minimal impact on pH, which reduces associated mineral scaling. This combination of benefits enhances production and minimizes downtime linked to pipeline cleaning and solids removal. Several extended trials and applications conducted with large producers in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas demonstrate SCAVINATOR’s effectiveness in both direct injection and contact tower applications, with no impact on fluid separation. clariant.com

Asset-performance management tool improves equipment visibility

Dover Energy Automation has released a new enterprise tool that has the power to simplify a multitude of challenges that executives face while evaluating equipment reliability and efficiency across the enterprise, a press release stated. Windrock Enterprise provides realtime remote visibility of an entire fleet of assets at the same time. This is an improvement compared to the previously limited and incongruent views of data that would be collected from singular pieces of equipment whose connection methods isolated them from the remainder of the fleet. Essentially, from any computer or mobile device in the world enterprise stakeholders with proper credentials will have on-demand access to a modern and intuitive dashboard where they can gain crucial insights about the immediate health of all of their assets. Having this level of visibility enables executives to make more informed decisions on key performance indicators that are based on common asset performances. This metric-based decision-making can help unlock widespread optimization opportunities across the enterprise. windrock.com/enterprise

Real-time SCADA tool offered as a secure and scalable service

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has released Experion Elevate, a real-time process SCADA tool delivered as a secure and scalable service. Experion Elevate is designed to allow predictable costs, easy upgrades and continual support, a press release stated. It is part of Honeywell’s suite of cloud-enabled tools for operations technology and IT. Experion SCADA provides a highly scalable integrated multiservice system with a human-machine interface. The use of Honeywell’s distributed system architecture allows multiple SCADA servers to operate as one within a single asset or across the enterprise and enables seamless global access to points, alarms, interactive operator control messages and history. “By choosing Experion Elevate, process industry companies can take their performance to a new level with visibility of field assets from a central monitoring site and/or mobile locations,” said John Rudolph, vice president and general manager, HPS Projects and Automation Solutions. honeywellprocess. com/elevate

Please submit your company’s updates related to new technology products and services to Ariana Benavidez at abenavidez@ hartenergy.com.

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