The paper states that the Kansas Geological Survey has developed new technologies and strategies to improve oil recovery from Kansas's oil fields. The focus has been to provide increased access to public data through online digital programs, development of software to evaluate electric logs, improved reservoir characterization, modeling and computer...
The paper mentions that operators can use surface geochemical techniques for reservoir characterization, field development, and monitoring production patterns, as well as more established uses for high-grading leases, and prospects. Wider usage of surface geochemical exploration methods in mature basins also shows great promise. It also states that hydrocarbon micro-seepage,...
The paper mentions that by-passed hydrocarbons are best located using a variety of reservoir characterization techniques and technologies. Well-defined petrophysical properties are fundamental to understanding fluid saturation and distribution in reservoirs. New techniques such as Moving Domain and recent advances in accurate 3-D geologic modeling and nonparametric statistics can significantly...
The paper mentions that new tool technologies and techniques in wireline logging, analysis, and interpretationùthat were successful in mature wells in other parts of the country have great potential for increasing economic success in the Appalachian and Midwestern regions. Even for operators with substantial expertise in traditional wireline logging technologies,...
The paper mentions that water production, with its associated costs, can be minimized by using the proper drilling techniques, using the proper logging and perforation techniques, chemically or mechanically closing down high-permeability streaks, or separating the water from the oil downhole. Logging is important not only for identifying water zones...