Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) today announced the release of the GEM™ Elemental
Analysis tool, which offers rapid and precise evaluation of formations
with complex mineralogies. As the newest addition to Halliburton’s
portfolio of formation evaluation technologies, the GEM tool offers
operators a complete elemental analysis solution for complex reservoirs
and complements Halliburton’s existing cuttings evaluation service
performed while drilling. When combined with Halliburton’s real-time
data acquisition software, it offers customers onsite and remote
visualization of formation elemental data quickly and accurately.
“The innovative system design allows the GEM tool to provide the most
precise quantitative understanding of complex carbonates and shales for
our customers,” said Jonathan Lewis, vice president of Wireline and
Perforating, a Halliburton product service line.
The GEM tool improves the measurements of magnesium in carbonates and
aluminum in clays and shale – until now the most difficult elements to
measure but among the most important needed to describe the reservoir.
Also available for the first time in the logging industry, the GEM tool
measures manganese, a common constituent of carbonates and sheet
silicates. Use of these three additional elements – magnesium, aluminum
and manganese – to determine mineralogy improves estimates of porosity,
saturation, permeability, detection of swelling clays and rock
mechanical properties. Operators obtain more accurate estimates of their
reserves, design optimal completion and stimulation programs, and
maximize production.
The GEM tool’s attachable cooling system and insulating flask allow the
tool to run for long periods downhole operating in conditions up to
350°F and 20,000 psi. Fewer trips downhole reduces operating costs and
improves tool redeployment time.
Combining the superior sensitivity of the GEM tool in the vertical
sections of wells with Halliburton’s LaserStrat® cutting evaluation
service in the horizontal sections provides operators with an
understanding of reservoir mineralogy for the entire well. The two
services can also be used in conjunction to improve geosteering of
horizontal sections.
Halliburton is committed to offering its clients the best elemental
analysis solution for the accurate understanding of complex reservoirs,
whether needed while drilling or during openhole logging operations.
About Halliburton
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of
products and services to the energy industry. With more than 50,000
employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream
oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir – from
locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and
formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing
production through the life of the field. Visit the company’s Web site
at www.halliburton.com.
Halliburton
Public Relations
Brad Baethe, +1-281-575-3197
brad.baethe@halliburton.com
