What is Mud Logging?
Mud Logging provides subsurface geological information while drilling a well. Mud Logging examines and analyzes geological information contained in formation cuttings and drilling mud, to determine if oil and gas are encountered during well drilling. Mud Logging also provides critical safety functions such as determining pore pressure, kick control and ambient gas monitoring. Mud Logging is used while drilling most exploratory and many development wells, both on and off shore. Mud Logging services range from basic unmanned gas detection to sophisticated full serviced, manned operations. Services have evolved to become the information centre for the well and include electronic monitoring of drilling parameters. These parameters include weight on bit, torque, penetration rate, mud levels, pump speed and third party service provider data. Basic unmanned services use a cost effective Mud Logging unit that provides simple gas detection to identify potentially productive pay zones and enhanc
Mud logging is the term used for drilling a bore hole into a piece of ground and then taking a sample from that hole for analysis. This is usually in the form of a complete piece, or several pieces of ground, which is known as a mud log. It is especially helpful in the oil industry and geothermal drilling industry as a mud logging analysis can help detect the presence of oil or geothermal areas. The mud logging process begins when a company interested in harvesting natural resources below the ground decides on a spot to drill a testing well. Once a well, or multiple wells, are drilled, the process of extraction takes place. Mud logging can often take some very expensive and specialized equipment in order to get a successful sample. There are companies that specialize in providing equipment specifically for mud logging tasks. In many cases the liquid in the mud log can reveal a substantial amount of information, including being able to answer the question if a well in a particular locat
Geoservices unique approach to mud logging and our proven competence in formation evaluation and drilling support has led us to become world leaders in this specialised market. We are focused on adding value for our clients through the intelligent use of all available data. People are the key to our services and through technological development and training we provide our engineers with the tools and techniques to assist them in providing solutions. Today many aspects of engineering and earth sciences are used to present a detailed picture of the drilling process and the subsurface environment. The service requires two to four people at the wellsite, a mobile laboratory unit and a choice of sophisticated data acquisition systems: either the latest generation geoNEXT II ™ or the Advanced Logging System (ALS). The logging unit is an information hub at the wellsite which brings information on the drilling process in real time to the decision makers. (on site, or at any remote location).
